Josee Chouinard Professions : Olympic athlete Born : August 21, 1969 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Josee Chouinard Skating is an amazing form of self expression. It's like my soul at play. Josee Chouinard expression self play During my practice sessions, I had walked all around the rink examining each corner. I make a habit of doing this before every major competition, to become familiar with the angles. Then I can envision what it will look and feel like when I am the only one on the ice going into a combination jump, skating backwards or getting ready for my triple Lutz. I know exactly where I will be, and so when it comes time to actually perform my routine, ever step and element will be like deja vu. Josee Chouinard competition ice sports The bus ride to the arena... I slipped on my Discman and listened to some of my favourite music, all the while imagining myself on the ice. Visualization and imagery are very important in figure skating, or any sport for that matter. This is where you see yourself in your mind performing in front of an audience and judges. I also imagine how I am going to feel during the performance. During the bus ride, I pictured myself skating a perfect program. Josee Chouinard ice perfect sports Similar Authors Betty Cuthbert olympic-athlete Bill Toomey olympic-athlete Brian Goodell olympic-athlete Bruce Jenner olympic-athlete Bryan Clay olympic-athlete Brutus Hamilton olympic-athlete All Authors
