Effective Coaching
by Marilyn Norcross (Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programing ) I believe coaches are some of the most important people in the world. They are our leaders and are in…
Welcome Back to Figure Skating
by Marta Nilsen Did you take ice skating lessons when you were younger? Maybe you stopped because of financial resons, or possibly logistics. Whatever the reason, you never realized your…
What Are Your Personal Goals for Figure Skating?
by Katherine Ruch The start of a new year almost forces you to reflect back on the year you just had as well as prepare for the one that is…
Common Sense and Fun Approaches to Teaching Basic Skills
by Rebecca Nagle Snowplow 1, 2 & 3 or learn-to-skaters can be very playful with a creative coaching mind. As we all know, attention spans are very short and the…
The Use and Abuse of Plyometrics
by Kim Goss When Dorothy Hamill skated at the 1976 Olympics, I recall the TV announcer's extensive praise for her tremendous jumping power. Certainly Hamill's flawless artistic presentation played a…
Sports Ethics
by Susan L. Ward Ethics is a complex philosophical subject because it involves the study of morality and human values. Defining values in terms of sports participation is a difficult…
Figure Skaters Need to Eat Right
by Marta Nilsen, Master-rated PSA coach Fuel your body with what it takes to get its work done. Many young athletes underestimate the amount and type of food needed to…
