by Elizabeth Ryan | May 24, 2018 | Adult Skaters, Parents, Skaters |
When someone or something upsets you… Do you find yourself getting stressed and upset when you’d rather be cool, calm and composed? Sometimes when things aren’t going so well and it’s hard to find something to be cheerful about it’s because we...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Nov 3, 2017 | Coaches, Parents, Skaters |
The last competition to qualify for the British Championships is over and there will no doubt be a number of disappointed skaters who didn’t quite achieve the required score to secure them entry. It may sound harsh, but if you were counting on sliding in at the last...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Sep 23, 2017 | Skaters |
It’s that beautiful autumn season with high blue skies and crisp crunchy leaves underfoot. Not that skaters, coaches or parents see much of the outdoors when they are spending so much time at the rink! And by now I’m guessing you’re leaving for the...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Mar 25, 2017 | Parents |
Sitting next to the photographer, as I often do at competitions, it occurs to me how different people’s priorities are when it comes to their children in sports. Especially when they are budgeting for it. Are they in it for the fun and the glamour (think sparkles and...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Jan 29, 2017 | Adult Skaters, Skaters |
This week I read a brilliant article on how bomb disposal experts keep calm in the face of intense pressure. (Yes – I think that puts your skating competition nerves into perspective a little bit doesn’t it?) And do you know what? They said exactly the same things...
