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This book discusses the historical systemic framework that aesthetic sports exhibit and provides guidance on how to create an environment that assures the safety of our youth.

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What People Have To Say About Promoting Athlete Welfare in Aesthetic Sports

Vicki May

Gymnast Consultant & NCAA Head Coach

"Promoting Athletic Welfare in Aesthetic Sports is a must read for parents and coaches of young athletes who are considering traveling the path of highly competitive/elite gymnastics or figure skating. Aimie persuasively discusses the historical systemic framework that these sports exhibit and gives recommendations for much needed change. She brings into light the inherent dark side of the sport(s) which only serves to educate and initiate steps forward towards a safer sport for those just beginning to find love and joy in these alluring sports."

PODCAST

Polina Edmunds, retired figure skater who represented the United States at the 2014 Winter Olympics, interviews Aimie Epoch. They talk positive coaching environments, how to help skaters with negative trains of thought, techniques to overcome fears with learning new jumps, and perfectionism.

WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT ATHLETE WELFARE?

Every athlete has the right to ‘safe sport’, which is defined as, “an athletic environment that is respectful, equitable, and free from all forms of non-accidental violence,” (Mountjoy et al., 2016, p. 1019). Therefore, it is critical that athlete welfare is taken into consideration. Click here to learn more!

WHY SHOULD WE FOCUS ON BUILDING MENTAL RESILIENCE?

Mental resilience is a plastic personality trait, meaning it can be developed, deteriorated, or stagnated. Mental resilience is influenced by both internal and external factors. Learn more about mental resilience here!