The Howie Games 259: Alisa Camplin (Part B)
Feb 4, 2026
Alisa Camplin, Olympic aerial skiing champion who won gold in Salt Lake City 2002 and bronze in Turin 2006, shares her fearless journey. She recounts the gold-medal jump, the roar and silence before takeoff, and the surreal scoreboard moment. She also covers the physical toll, surgeries and comeback, plus leading Australia’s Winter team and her charity work.
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Routines And Music To Control Nerves
- Alisa Camplin used rehearsed routines and happy pop songs to keep calm and controlled before her Olympic jumps.
- She deliberately kept herself at a moderate arousal level to avoid adrenaline-driven over-rotation on takeoff.
Process Over Outcome
- Camplin emphasizes process over outcomes: "Quality process delivers quality performance."
- She trained routines to stay present and prevent emotional distraction during high-stakes moments.
Train Routines To Prevent Mind Wander
- Train specific routines for every competition moment to prevent your mind wandering under pressure.
- Use simple, calming cues (e.g., songs, set phrases) to keep arousal at a performance-optimal level.