by Elizabeth Ryan | Aug 27, 2016 | Parents, Uncategorized |
So many mums struggle with watching their skaters performing in a competition. Why is it so hard to watch? Because you have so much invested in it! You’ve driven your skater backwards and forwards to the rink at all hours and to competitions… You’ve paid lots of...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Aug 13, 2016 | Coaches, Skaters, Uncategorized |
Media coverage of the Olympics always gives us a great insight into the support team an athlete has and how they develop into an independent athlete by progressing within that supportive network. The coaches, parents and fans can’t run the race or skate a programme...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Aug 6, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Are you hooked by the latest Pokémon Go craze? I haven’t quite been bitten by the bug yet, as I just know it will suck me in and hoover up all my time if I do (see those boundaries being put firmly in place?) but I can certainly understand the attraction. While any of...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Jul 23, 2016 | Parents, Skaters, Uncategorized |
How recognition of your achievements by others can build your confidence. I got some fabulous news this week when I heard that Ice Cool Confidence is a finalist in the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards in the Best Enterprising Business category. I was thrilled. And...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Jul 16, 2016 | Skaters, Uncategorized |
I hope that after reading last week’s blog you have been thinking a little more about your goals and making a plan for how to achieve them. Because whether you are skating purely for fun or with really high ambitions you’ll get so much more out of your...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Jun 25, 2016 | Coaches, Skaters, Uncategorized |
I often come across skaters who have had to take an enforced break in their training, sometimes due to illness or injury – or maybe to focus on exams. They almost always seem anxious about how they will keep up the momentum of their progress. How they...
