How Banning Russian Kamila Valieva and ISU Raising the Age is Simply a Piece of the Puzzle
Content Warning: Mentions abuse in aesthetic sports, mentions harm done by Larry Nassar It's been almost two years since the 2022 Winter...
Why focus on building our athlete's mental resilience?
Mental resiliency, also known as psychological resilience or mental toughness, is “having the natural or developed psychological edge...
Why should we focus on athlete welfare?
All athletes deserve to be physically safe, mentally supported, and treated with respect!
The Role of a Figure Skating Coach
Coaches play a great role in a young athlete's character development. According to USFS, "Coaches are responsible for teaching and...
Depression in Athletes
When an athlete gets injured, there is a team of medical personnel employed to ensure a speedy, successful recovery. However, when an...
What if we were to embrace puberty and adjusted our technique as needed?
In figure skating, puberty tends to be the unspoken enemy. As women’s bodies develop these changes completely alter weight distribution....
How can you be a successful athlete and also accept your body as it is?
Deciding to accept your body doesn’t mean you stop taking care of it. Most athletes want what’s best for their bodies and are always...
How can finding satisfaction in food improve my athletic performance?
Finding satisfaction in food can have a huge impact on athletic performance. Knowing what you like to eat and believing that you have the...
Is it normal to lose your period as an athlete?
Amenorrhea refers to the absence of a menstrual period. Primary Amenorrhea is when a woman’s menstrual period has never begun (by age...
Staying Motivated Despite COVID-19 Unknowns
What are some things you can do to help your athletes stay motivated and resilient? COVID-19 has resulted in cancelation of entire...
The Impact of Stress on Athletes
Stress is a factor in life that impacts every one, but when it comes to athletes, there are added stressors required to balance one's life.
Eating Disorders in Aesthetic Sports like Figure Skating: Information for Athletes and Coaches
Athletes who compete in certain sports that emphasize weight and appearance are at especially high risk. Sports like figure skating are...
Cognitive Distortions: How Perfectionism Can Harm Your Performance
Perfectionism can become a problem because of the underlying beliefs associated with perfectionism. These underlying beliefs can get...
Raising an Athlete: Parental Pressure vs. Support
Both the nature and quality of parent-child interactions are critical to understanding how to raise happy, well-rounded, successful...
The Truth About Your Weight
Despite the widely held belief within the medical community and general population that higher body mass index causes poor health, data...