Restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic have challenged a lot of elite athletes, especially because most athletes are highly motivated by external results (e.g., wins and points).
In this video, I break down 5 strategies that will help you stay motivated despite the pandemic. Think of these strategies as opportunities or open doors. The pandemic has prevented a lot of opportunities and closed a lot of doors for athletes, but there are still some open. If you can find and understand them for yourself, then you will be able to stay motivated and focused for when your season starts.
Blair has over 13 years of experience as a Professional Dancer, Assistant Dance Captain & Cast Manager, as well as an additional 17 years of training. Over the last 3 decades, she has lived and experienced first hand the highest of highs & lowest of lows that come with pursuing a career in the Performing Arts.
As a former member of McMaster University’s women’s soccer team, Emilie intimately understands the demands and challenges athletes face on and off the field. Although she encountered many challenges as a high-level athlete, particularly struggling with self-doubt and overthinking, Emilie was able to make a remarkable transformation when she began to embrace the principles of sports psychology.
Danielle Hanus, MA
Monica Russell, MA
