The 2014 Winter Olympic Games began a day before the opening ceremonies in Sochi Russia, which may have posed a challenge for some Olympians and their ability to prepare mentally. This seemed to be the case for Team USA’s first Olympic Figure Skating Team specifically, men’s short program skater, Jeremy Abbott and pairs short program skaters Marissa Castelli/Simon Shnapir. The opening ceremonies provide athletes with that “game time” moment where they make the transition from celebrities and individuals in training to world-class athletes and our top competitors. It is an opportunity for athletes to release some of the nerves […]
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