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 […]
As a former figure skater, then figure skating coach, and now someone who works every day in the field of sport and performance psychology, I think a lot about aesthetic sports. When I say “aesthetic,” I’m referring to sports like figure skating, dance/ballet, gymnastics, etc., where appearance is directly intertwined with the sport or activity. […]
“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 […]
I was reluctant to tackle this topic in writing because I know it can be sensitive. And there are so many directions I’d like to take it, so consider this part one of a series of posts. I have a lot of thoughts, and I have a lot more research to do. What I do […]
