Quieting Distractions: Skaters’ Reflections from Worlds
After watching the World Figure Skating Championships I was left wondering how the athletes coped with distractions. Every competition presents distractions but this one was different. For many skaters this was their first competition of the season. They were...
A Light Bulb went on in her Brain
I live for moments when an athlete makes the connection between the work they are doing and the impact it has on their performance. That was the case recently. My athlete shared with me that she completed a clean program this week in practice. During the performance,...
playing pool and Jumping
Popping jumps is an incredibly frustrating habit that many skaters struggle with. They open up in the air, not completing the required rotation on the jump. Almost every skater I work with has experienced this problem in their training. For years I have taught ways to...
Connecting Mind and Body in Training
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...
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...About Me
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So true!Good advice from artist Lisa Congdon. Almost everything worth doing requires practice.
I watched this presentation on Fostering a Healthy Relationship with Food and Body yesterday. You can catch the replay for free following the link. Lots of great strategies for parents to help their children navigate food and body image.
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In this article, some of Canada's top skaters "blow the lid off" struggles that most skaters experience but don't talk about. Their raw, real vulnerability can help so many.![]()
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La patineuse d'élite Camille Ruest se pesait trois fois par jour à l'adolescence
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À une certaine époque de sa carrière, Camille Ruest était obsédée par sa balance, en plus d’être pesée régulièrement à l’aréna ou au gym.