Baller Stevie Boy Posted January 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2017 We all know that you need to be fit to ski, you are never going to get fit water skiing, but what about Mental fitness, we have all seen skiers on the dock just fall apart mentally, normally great skiers when in practice, but when it matters it all turns to mush. Any Ideas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted January 22, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 22, 2017 If you figure it out, let me know. It is my number one issue, as evidenced by my long time signature: "The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears." The result is that I will ski very tentatively and choppy, when I should be aggressive and controlled. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbutcher Posted January 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2017 For almost all of us, the quality of life is not going to change whether we do well or poorly in a ski set. So don't sweat it - just enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted January 22, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 22, 2017 Great question! The mental side of sports is just as important, if not more so than the physical side. There are many good books on sports psychology and "mental toughness" out there. A quick google search will yield a laundry list of reading. My favorite is "Peak Performance" by Dr. Charles Garfield. It was written in 1985, but still applicable. Well worth it if you get your hands on a copy. Peak Performance "The Inner Game of Tennis" is also a proven favorite. Yes, its targeted toward tennis, but 90% of the things in it are applicable to any other sport. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Luzz Posted January 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2017 As some of you may know, I am a Doctoral Student in Sport Psychology at FSU, so basically I am trying to make a career out of making athletes "mentally fit". I have had the opportunity to write a few things on sport psychology and water skiing (@horton, another one is in the making for BOS), but for now: Thinking About How To Water Ski: Mental Imagery And The Acquisition Of Skills Writing About How You Skied: Notes On Note Taking. It’s on You! The Subjectivity of Technique and Why That Is Exciting Make The Most Of The Ski Season By Setting The Right Goals Internal Vs. External Focus: Which Makes The Best Slalom Skier Ski coach at Jolly Ski, Organizer of the San Gervasio Pro Am (2023 Promo and others), Co-Organizer of the Jolly Clinics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller customski Posted January 24, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2017 About three years ago I had a hypnotherapy session done, my goal was a State title and I wanted help with nerves before a tournament and increased confidence. It produced the best season ever for me and three years later it's still helping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted January 24, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 24, 2017 @customski If you ever need another session, I can help. My skiing is known to put people asleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted January 25, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted January 25, 2017 @DaveD is right. It's a snoozefest. I drive for him occasionally and it is only by the Grace of God that I haven't zonked out and ran the boat aground. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.webp.3cd841288e23e58f209509e0bce4937d.webp)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now