Prime Ski Racing: Triumph of the Racer's Mind - Tapa blanda

Taylor, Jim

 
9780595139934: Prime Ski Racing: Triumph of the Racer's Mind
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ISBN 10: 0595139930 ISBN 13: 9780595139934
Editorial: iUniverse, 2000

Sinopsis

As America's premier racing ski racing psychologist, Dr. Jim Taylor knows what it takes to ski fast. The lessons Dr. Taylor has learned from working with some of the world's best racers, coaches, and juniors will change the way you ski race.Prime Ski Racing introduces you to the essential mental factors that impact ski racing including motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, and emotions. You will learn simple and practical techniques you can use to be your own best ally on the hill, stay cool when the pressure is on, and ski your fastest consistently.You will learn about the secrets that make the world's best ski racers great and how you can incorporate those into your own racing. Prime Ski Racing will teach you how to take your ski racing to a new level. Ultimately, Prime Ski Racing will show you how to experience the "Triumph of the Racer's Mind!"

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Reseña del editor

As America's premier racing ski racing psychologist, Dr. Jim Taylor knows what it takes to ski fast. The lessons Dr. Taylor has learned from working with some of the world's best racers, coaches, and juniors will change the way you ski race.Prime Ski Racing introduces you to the essential mental factors that impact ski racing including motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, and emotions. You will learn simple and practical techniques you can use to be your own best ally on the hill, stay cool when the pressure is on, and ski your fastest consistently.You will learn about the secrets that make the world's best ski racers great and how you can incorporate those into your own racing. Prime Ski Racing will teach you how to take your ski racing to a new level. Ultimately, Prime Ski Racing will show you how to experience the "Triumph of the Racer's Mind!"

Biografía del autor

Jim Taylor, Ph.D., is internationally recognized for his work in the psychology of ski racing. He has been a consultant to the U.S. and Japanese Ski Teams, the U.S. Ski Coaches Association, and has worked with World Cup, Olympic, and professional racers, and many of the top junior race programs in the U.S. A graduate of Burke Mountain Academy, Dr. Taylor held a top-20 national slalom ranking, competed internationally, captained the 1981 NCAA 5th-ranked Middlebury College Ski Team, was a member of the 1982 NCAA Champion University of Colorado Ski Team, and competed on the professional ski tour. He is also a 2nd degree black belt in karate and a marathon runner. Dr. Taylor is the author of thirteen books, has published over 220 articles in popular and professional publications, and has been a regular contributor to Ski Racing and American Ski Coach. He has also given more than 300 workshops to athletes, coaches, and parents in the U.S., Canada, and in Europe.

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Editorial
iUniverse
Año de publicación
2000
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0595139930
ISBN 13 
9780595139934
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
180
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