In this podcast episode, Christina, an adult figure skater, and her friend Chia, an accomplished pianist and fellow skater, delve into how pursuing their passions for figure skating and piano cultivates valuable life skills far beyond the rink and...
Milestones That Mattered: Reflecting on a Year of Growth
The start of a new year offers a collective reset—a chance to prioritize what matters, shed what doesn’t serve you, and focus on growth. As 2024 winds down, I’ve taken time to reflect on milestones that mattered, along with the challenges,...
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start
World Ice Skating Day, celebrated this year on December 15th, is an international event dedicated to the joy of ice skating through a global festival. Many rinks and skating clubs will mark the occasion with free skating sessions and complimentary...
Your Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Glitter Season
The holidays are fast approaching, and it’s time to find that perfect gift! Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned skater, a lifelong fan, or someone lacing up their skates for the first time, this holiday gift guide has something for everyone....
Feedback is a Gift: Understanding the Value of Judging Critiques
Feedback is often said to be a gift, and that’s especially true in figure skating. I had the privilege of sitting down with U.S. Figure Skating Judge Chia Ying Lee to discuss how skaters can effectively ask for and receive judging critiques. Here’s...
How to Win the ‘Athlete Adulting’ Game
Ever have one of those weeks packed with key deadlines, a surprise business trip, family obligations, and a contractor showing up to start a home project? Now toss in figure skating training, competition season on the horizon, fitness goals, and...
How Sarah Found Connection, Passion, and Tribute on Ice
For Sarah Warden, discovering Theatre on Ice (TOI) as an adult was the beginning of an adventure that combined her love for skating, her talent for theatrics, and a lasting connection to her late mother. Now entering her eleventh season with The...
Creating Powerful “Just Do It” Moments in Your Training
Sometimes, training becomes routine—going through the same movements in the same order each session on the ice. While having a plan is important, there’s great value in shaking things up, especially by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. As...
Say hello to the butterflies – it’s nearly competition season
As competition season approaches, I’ve been reflecting on how much I’ve learned over the last two years as an adult figure skater. It took me a couple of seasons to truly understand how to prepare in a way that leaves me feeling confident,...
How to Create the Powerful Impact of Ice Shows
Are ice shows just something to do once the competition season is over? What is the impact on audiences of non-skaters? And what really goes into producing one of these events? I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Brad Vigorito—coach,...