by Elizabeth Ryan | Sep 7, 2018 | Parents |
As I write this it’s that time of year when the obligatory picture of smiling happy children in pristine uniforms are standing by their front doors on the first day of school. Whether it’s a brand new educational venture for them, or a step up to “Big School”, social...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Aug 2, 2018 | Adult Skaters, other sports, Skaters |
Listen on the Podcast: What does that even mean? Do you have to be brave and courageous to achieve your dream of making it to the nationals/world championships/Olympics? You love what you do – it makes your heart sing (when everything’s going well) so what does...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Apr 29, 2018 | Adult Skaters, Coaches, other sports, Parents, Skaters |
Are you a Positive Peter or a Negative Nellie? Are you a Pooh bear type of person, who sees wonder in every little thing or a Tigger, bouncing around spreading joy wherever you go? Or are you more of an Eeyore? Human beings tend to default towards an Eeyore-like...
by Elizabeth Ryan | Apr 21, 2018 | Adult Skaters, Coaches, Parents, Skaters |
I may have watched ‘that puppy video’ a few too many times this week. But it was just so similar to what I see when I watch skaters trying out something new! At the beginning he takes one look at that high staircase and his little face just says “Nope” and heads off...
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...
