Parents can be our biggest allies as coaches. It is OUR job as coaches to figure out how to communicate effectively with them, set the parameters for expectations for them and what they can expect from us, and create a positive learning environment.
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Coaching Advice to My Younger Self
If I could go back in time and give advice to my younger coaching self as she was starting out, here are the things I would tell her.
THE CHAIR
I’d like to share with you an incident that I have yet to reconcile within myself as to whether I was right or wrong; whether I over-reacted or under-reacted, whether I was defending myself or being petty, whether I was calling out someone for trying to take me down a peg or whether I was actually the one who made her feel badly.
TO SPEAK UP OR NOT SPEAK UP-That is the Question
I wrote this piece in January 2017 after the controversy surrounding the judging of the women's event at the 2017-2018 US National Figure Skating Championships. In light of Ashley Wagner's bravery for coming forward with her allegations of sexual abuse, I thought it only appropriate to re-post.
A Product Review for the Fitbit Alta HR Monitor
Product: Fitbit Alta HR Monitor Price: $129.29 CDN Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon.ca My Rating: 10/10 Overview: I’ve seen the Fitbit monitors around for a couple of years, and finally decided it was time to find out what all the fuss was about. I’m so glad I did. I love my Fit bit with all… Continue reading A Product Review for the Fitbit Alta HR Monitor
SUPERS.T.A.R GOAL SETTING: A step by step primer on how to set your goals for figure skating or dance.
A step by step primer on how to set your goals for figure skating or dance.
A Product Review for Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream
Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream is simply a no-brainer for anyone looking for a quick, effortless and affordable skin care regime.
Feedback: The Highs, the Lows and the In-Betweens
It's not an understatement to say that the ability to give positive, timely and helpful feedback in the right manner at the right time can be a game changer for young athletes and differentiates the good coaches from the best coaches.
Fibromyalgia: The Other “F” Word
So for me, fibro is my new F word. It rules how I live my life, and dictates what I can do, and for how long I can do it.
