A New Year but An Unfamiliar You
Happy New Year! It is that time again. Everyone is in a mad frenzy setting goals, creating New Year’s resolutions, and attempting to eliminate old bad habits. I have been there, I have done that and, in the past, I have encouraged my athletes to do the same. This year...
You don’t need to Control your Competition Nerves!?
What if you didn’t need to control your competition nerves? This is the question I am left asking after completing the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement training course this past weekend. For years, I have been teaching athletes strategies to help them control...
Measuring Motivation: Staying Motivated during a Pandemic
I realized the importance of measuring motivation in helping them stay motivated during a pandemic.
Keeping your Competitive Edge without Competition
How long has it been since you competed? I know for most it has been at least 6-8 months. I am sure this is the longest you have ever gone without feeling the nerves and pressure of competing. Like anything you haven’t tried in awhile, it may seem scary to think about...
Finding a Healthy Balance in Sport and Life
I was so disheartened to hear of the sudden passing of Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya. I believe it shook me and the rest of the skating community to the core. She could be anyone of us, trying to navigate the transition away from the sport. Fearing the unknown and what...
Getting Back on the Ice: This is Playtime!
Last week I listened in on the livestream Skate Ontario provided for Return to Play. Tracy Wilson was one of the high performance coaches featured. I was happy to watch and listen as she made suggestions to the skaters. One of the many pieces of wisdom she shared...
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Benoît Richaud - A Creative Force – International Figure Skating
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French choreographer Benoît Richaud has earned the respect of figure skaters and fans for his innovative and original approach to his craft.
Quieting Distractions: Skaters’ Reflections from Worlds | Rebekah Dixon
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Watching the skaters perform and then hearing them reflect on the physical and mental training required was insightful. This is how you learn.