Jan 12, 2011

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Too Scared to Jump. Should I Quit Fi...

Too Scared to Jump. Should I Quit Figure Skating?

Today’s problem comes from L.A., a junior-level figure skater who...

Nov 18, 2010

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Why I Don’t Care about Figure ...

Why I Don’t Care about Figure Skating Success

Success isn’t about achieving something in the future, but about doing...

Nov 16, 2010

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The Connection between Adolescence a...

The Connection between Adolescence and Figure Skating Nervousness

I know: I rant a lot about teens. Listen, you would, too, if it seemed like...

Nov 11, 2010

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Beware the Maximizer Figure Skating ...

Beware the Maximizer Figure Skating Mom

Are you familiar with Gallup’s Strengths Finder? The premise of the book...

Oct 13, 2010

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It’s Unwise for Figure Skaters...

It’s Unwise for Figure Skaters to Find Excuses and Assign Blame

Ice Girl competed over the weekend in a nearby rink. She’s had a tough...

Sep 15, 2010

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Don’t Give Figure Skating Jump...

Don’t Give Figure Skating Jumps Power over Your Skater

It’s well known that I hate that stupid Axel. It took Ice Girl eight...

Sep 7, 2010

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How Do You Cope with Figure Skating ...

How Do You Cope with Figure Skating Injuries?

I received this e-mail from longtime reader Helicopter Mom: Yes, we got up at...

Aug 31, 2010

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How Can I Improve My Confidence on t...

How Can I Improve My Confidence on the Ice?

Isabelle, a young reader, sent me this question: I am starting group lessons...