Letter from the Editor- March 2013

Dear Readers, This month was filled with fascinating interviews with gym owners, coaches, and  skaters that all love what they do. While each journey was different, the message  remained the same. Find what you love to do, stick with it, and you’ll be surprised  where it will take you. That message isn’t new, but it’s [...]

New Year’s Resolutions for Figure Skating Parents

New Year’s Resolutions for Figure Skating Parents By Jo Ann Schneider Farris As 2013 begins, it’s time for figure skating parents to evaluate their behavior.  Below are some suggested New Year’s Resolutions for figure skating parents. 1.  Be consistent with your child’s lessons and practice. Get your children to the rink on time for lessons [...]

Where do good performances come from? The mind, body, or both?

By Nicolette House We know the cliche- sports are 99% mental and 1% physical. Athletes always see coaches point to their heads make references such as, It’s all up here, when a player makes an uncharacteristic mistake. As an athlete and professionally trained life coach, I’ve taken a close look at how true this  theory [...]

Catching up with Coach Kori: National and International Coach Kori Ade shares her coaching philosophy

Kori Ade is making a name for herself. Not just in Chicago, but throughout the country as a top up and coming figure skating coach. With invitations to teach at the Lake Arrowhead training center in California and a move to the World Arena in Colorado Springs and Colorado College coming up in March, Ade’s [...]

Q & A with Kiri Baga and Taylor Toth: Breaking into the Senior Pairs Ranks

Kiri Baga and Taylor Toth may be new to the senior pairs circuit, but they’re no strangers to hard work and dedication. Before they have completed a full year of training together they will make their debut at the US National Championships in January in Omaha, Nebraska. Baga will compete in both the Senior singles [...]

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