The Impact of Coaching Techniques
Tuesday, December 31 2019
By Margie Sugarman
My trainer, although great, can be quite harsh. Recently we were at a horse show where she loudly and publicly scolded another rider for something she did while showing. What my friend did was in no way dangerous; it was just a minor bad habit that she’s been having a hard time breaking. Now I’m consumed with concern that my trainer will publicly humiliate me over something minor as well. I’m concerned about her attitude toward correcting her riders — can this type of coaching be beneficial?
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Power of Thoughts
Thursday, November 07 2019
By Margie Sugarman I found some not-so-nice comments about me and my horse on a message board. I know who wrote them — there’s a particular group of women in my region I avoid as much as possible, but now my confidence is shattered. How do I ignore their cruel words and ride my best,
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Gender Perspective
Thursday, October 17 2019
By Margie Sugarman I’m starting high school soon, and the other guys in my class think riding is just for girls. I love riding and I love my horses. They think this is a “girly” sport that no guy would ever do. No, it’s not football, baseball or soccer but it’s my sport of choice.
- Published in General
The Lone Low-Level Ribbon in a Sea of Tri-Colors
Thursday, June 27 2019
By Margie Sugarman Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and amateur athletes across the country. Her experience employing various therapeutic modalities has helped equestrians win classics, junior medals and
- Published in General
Points or a Potential Injury?
Wednesday, June 05 2019
By Margie Sugarman Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and amateur athletes across the country. Her experience employing various therapeutic modalities has helped equestrians win classics, junior medals and
- Published in General
Moving Up While Questioning Whether You’re Ready
Tuesday, April 16 2019
by Margie Sugarman Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and amateur athletes across the country. Her experience employing various therapeutic modalities has helped equestrians win classics, junior
- Published in General
Shedding Light on Barn Blindness
Wednesday, March 13 2019
By Margie Sugarman Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and amateur athletes across the country. Her experience employing various therapeutic modalities has helped equestrians win classics, junior medals and
- Published in General
Cliques Versus True Friendship
Friday, February 22 2019
By Margie Sugarman Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and amateur athletes across the country. Her experience employing various therapeutic modalities has helped equestrians win classics, junior medals and
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Self-Confidence: Defeating Your Own Worst Enemy
Monday, January 21 2019
By Margie Sugarman Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and amateur athletes across the country. Her experience employing various therapeutic modalities has helped equestrians win
- Published in General
How Sports Psychology Helps Performance
Thursday, December 13 2018
By Margie Sugarman Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and amateur athletes across the country. Her experience employing various therapeutic modalities has helped equestrians win classics, junior medals and
- Published in General