Mental Game Skills for Skating Success
Skatergirl is excited. Today, for the first time, Skatercoach granted her permission to practice her triple salchow on her own. Up to now she wasn’t allowed her to practice it by herself, but the jump is ready. Continue reading “Stop and Move on When You Are Frustrated”
Skater girl feels overwhelmed. She’s working on her double axel and there’s too much to think about. She is able to land it every so often, but it’s inconsistent.
In Skatergirl’s last lesson, Skatercoach said, “You’ll land your double axel once you make these corrections.” Continue reading “Stop Overthinking When You Make Too Many Mistakes”
I hope you are thriving, or taking baby steps in that direction in this time of the unknown.
I’ve been checking in with my students all over the world. Most of their rinks are closed. The rest report their rinks will close soon. Just like you.
Before I give you a tip about tackling the unknown, I’d like to tell you a real story about a gift I received from this adversity. Continue reading “How to Get Back on Track When the Rinks Are Closed”
Skatergirl gets on the ice and starts warming up.
Maybe the ice is extra chilly because today, because it seems like it takes forever to warm up. She has to do repetition after repetition before even she lands a jump.
First she tries doing double Axel…fall. She thinks, “This is bad, I should do it again.” But instead, pops it and gets frustrated.
Okay, no problem. Move on to triple Sal.
Continue reading “How to Deal With Bad Jump Days”Skatergirl is gearing up to jump her 2 Lutz. She likes it. It’s her best jump and she’s usually consistent.
But for a week and a half now, she can’t seem to land it at all. What is happening? This doesn’t usually happen, especially not for so many days consecutively. It’s like Wesley Snipes is in her head telling her she can’t jump.
She is frustrated and confused.
Continue reading “What to do When You “Lose” a Jump”Skatergirl is on the ice practicing her combo spin. She wants to improve her technique so that it will be centered and fast.
She skates around the rink to find a spot and does a quick sweep of the ice.
Okay, now to step into the right inside 3 turn, then forward… Hmmm, she wonders where she and her friends are going for lunch? Subway or pizza?
This Skatergirl is distracted.
Continue reading “If a Jump is Not Working, Stopping Might be the Best Option”