ISU Rule Changes: Working through what you Can’t Control
With the recent change in rules for scoring spins, I have heard many of my skaters complain. “I will never be able to get a level 4 spin now”, “the rules make it impossible”, “this is not fair!” These are just a few of the complaints I have heard. I understand...
Define a Mentally strong Performance
What I consider to be a mentally strong performance may surprise you. It is not a clean skate every time! In fact, there may be several mistakes. It is how you respond once a mistake is made that is how you define a mentally strong performance. An Olympic...
Planning for an Epic change of Plans
It was difficult to watch Roman Sadovsky struggle in the team event. Kurt Browning said, “his mind was going way faster than the music or the skate”. Being asked to fill the shoes of the veteran Keegan Messing, last minute, was an experience I am sure he would not...
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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A mistake is an opportunity to learn. To grow and improve we have to take risks and mistakes are a big part of that.