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...
Your Body can Only be in the Present…so what about your Mind?
Has your coach ever told you, “get in the zone”, or “stay in the moment”!? They mean that in order to perform your best you must stay present. From a mental training perspective this means performing from your conscious awareness. The best way...
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...
Using Gratitude to stay Positive
The time away from your sport is starting to feel long. Your city may have begun the process of phasing into reopening arenas but this is still going to take awhile before you can resume your normal routine. Keeping a positive mindset during this extended period is...About Me
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"For many of the athletes I work with, the pandemic has taken away the external motivators that pushed them in practice. They were forced to leave their normal competitive training environment. They were no longer skating with their coaches and competitors. Planned competitions were rescheduled, cancelled or done virtually. "
Measuring Motivation: Staying Motivated during a Pandemic | Rebekah Dixon
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I realized the importance of measuring motivation in helping them stay motivated during a pandemic.Looking forward to this event! Wish I could be there in person, with my booth all set up, meeting the skaters, parents and coaches face to face:( However, you will see my smiling face in the ads, as I am a sponsor for the event.
I encourage you to watch and cheer these talented skaters on from your couch!