Athlete Centered Skating

The Golden Era and the Early Deception

The Golden Era and the Early Deception

Figure skating is an early specialization sport.  One reason is that figure skaters must develop extremely complex motor skills on an unfamiliar surface (the ice).  The jumps, spins, and even the basic skills require many years of training to master.  I will say this...
Stages of Development in Sports part 01

Stages of Development in Sports part 01

This blog series came at the request of a parent who asked us if there are any specific stages of development they should focus on different types of training.  This first blog examines different types of stages associated with sports training.   When discussing the...