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 | Oct 29, 2016 | Coaches, Parents |
Choosing the right time to communicate In Part One of this article, I talked about the need to step back and be patient when communicating with young people, allowing them to process your questions and get clarity within a swirling brain before they answer. I...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Sep 13, 2016 | Skaters |
Currently, the two record holders for the highest marks in figure skating are Yuna Kim and Yuzuru Hanyu. Is it coincidence that they are both from the far east? I don’t think so. I spent nearly 7 years living in South Korea and I know that in both Korea and Japan...
