by Garrett | Sep 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
In the previous blog we presented another common feedback scenario in a skating rink (though from what we hear, these exchanges are very common in any sport!). In this blog, we present the second story one more time and then below we address the “red...
by Garrett | Aug 29, 2019 | Science
It is time to edge our way back into the blogging as the summer is coming to an end. Previously, we started a long blog series on feedback that will continue in the coming weeks. Please check out the first and second blogs from the series to review. To help refresh...
by Garrett | Jul 11, 2019 | Information
In the previous blog we presented a story about a boy at practice. We asked readers to analyze the feedback exchanges between the boy and his coach and mom to determine if there are any issues. Believe it or not, every single feedback exchange had potential issues. ...
by Garrett | Jun 20, 2019 | Science, Uncategorized
Read the fictional story below. There are feedback exchanges between coach and skater and parent and skater. How many instances can you count when there are issues with the feedback exchange? What issues did you notice? Which exchanges were effective? The Common...
by Garrett | Jun 12, 2019 | Science
This is the final blog in our 6-part series on external focus of attention and figure skating. The previous blogs described differences between the way experts and beginners perform their skills. Experts, for example, tend to perform more subconsciously, and tend to...
