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Camp Ultraviolet: Helping Each Girl Find Her Unique Glow

With another season of Camp Ultraviolet Summer camps on the way, today we wanted to share a peek behind the purple curtain at what we do at CUV, and some fun photos of CUV campers in action! Read on to learn about the Camp Ultraviolet curriculum, our mission, what our days look like at CUV, […]

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My 5 top tips for parents supporting athletes

Raising an athletic kid can certainly bring extra parenting challenges. Yes – we get to be there to celebrate the wins and accomplishments with them. But, it’s also up to us to provide support through the ups and downs of practices, competition and life as an athlete. I grew up in sports, then became a […]

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Dealing with Skill Loss and Mental Blocks in Athletics

“I lost my axel” is a common phrase sputtered in ice rinks across the country. When I was coaching ice skating, I would usually reply with something along the lines of, “Did you check with the front desk?” or “Is it under your bed?” and my students would look at me very puzzled. “Losing” a […]

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There Is No ONE Path to Greatness in Sports

“If you can see your path laid out in front of you step by step, you know it’s not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take. That’s why it’s your path.” – Joseph Campbell I was sitting in my therapist’s office not too long after I graduated from my Master’s […]

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