Aj Catanzaro (@ajcatanzaro)

Does the fear ever go away?

How to stop yourself from over thinking!

Finding your confidence again after a crash can take time, and it’s okay for progress to feel slow. Start with something manageable and give yourself room to repeat it. Each repetition is a chance to understand the bike better and build trust in your own ability. Let those small steps add up.

Watching your child work up to something new can leave you wondering how much encouragement to give. Help them believe they can learn, then work through a plan for the challenge in front of them. There’s value in learning to assess the situation, control what they can, and take a step they’re…

Ever get so caught up thinking about a jump that you lose track of what you’re trying to do? Give yourself one simple goal for the next session. It could be standing up more, and every time your mind wanders, bring your attention back to that one thing. What’s one thing you’re working on when you…

Leading a race can make you feel like you suddenly have something to protect. Your attention shifts toward the result, and every thought becomes about avoiding a mistake. That pressure can tighten your riding and pull you away from what put you at the front in the first place. Bring your focus…

A faster class may change where you finish, but it can also show you new areas to develop. The challenge is keeping that result from changing the way you ride. Set a clear plan before the gate drops. Stay within your ability, focus on your own execution, and resist the pressure to match someone…

Being criticized for doing well can be difficult enough. Being called a cheater because some people struggle to see a girl beating boys can make it feel deeply personal. Those words may be directed at you, but they often reveal what another person is feeling about themselves. You can acknowledge…

Limited seat time can make it feel like your progress pauses every time you step away from the bike. But there are still ways to stay connected to your riding. Spend time visualizing a lap in detail. Picture your body position, your line choices, and how you want to respond in different sections…

As parents, it’s natural to wonder what we should say to help our kids believe in themselves. But they are paying attention to more than our words. They watch how we respond when something is difficult. They notice whether we stay curious, how we speak to ourselves after a mistake, and whether we…

The riders around you may have started earlier and spent more time racing. That doesn’t make your progress less meaningful. Choose one part of your riding to improve each time you line up. Keep your attention there and allow the result to follow from the work. Confidence grows when you stay…

Starting something new can make it feel like everyone around you has been riding for years. When confidence slips, fear can start to feel like proof that you aren’t ready. Sometimes that fear is pointing toward a skill you still need to develop. Other times, your mind is holding you back from…

Keep those elbows up!

Sometimes the hardest part of getting a good start is believing you belong at the front when you reach the first corner. You know fast riders are behind you. You start worrying about getting in their way, making a mistake, or being pushed beyond your comfort level. So you let off and give away the…

Race day can make you question abilities. You start reading the names on other jerseys, thinking about where you might finish, and measuring yourself against everyone around you. Before the gate even drops, your mind is already racing. When that happens, bring your attention back to your own…

“I did it!” ❤️

A jump can feel much bigger when your mind goes straight to nose-diving, crashing, or getting hurt. That fear makes sense. It may also be a sign that the next step needs to be smaller. Start with the approach. Practice the right gear and body position in a safe environment, even if your wheels…

Don’t give them the power!

You NEED to visualize the future!

I finally learned how to start a 50😂

What do you do?

His bike wouldn't wheelie!😅

Expect the unexpected.

Replay what went wrong and make a game plan!

You need a game plan!

How does Rapunzel ride?❤️

How to avoid fight or flight!

What’s your mindset on the start gate?

The principles between motocross and life!

Someone’s pumped for their first jump❤️😂