Mental Resilience in Figure Skating
There’s a perception in figure skating that success is a steady climb. That if you work hard enough, you keep improving, placing higher, and everything builds in a straight line.
I’m here to set the story straight: it rarely looks like that.
Makeup Tips to Help Skaters Find Confidence at Competition
As an elite figure skater who competed on the international circuit for over 12 years, I have learned that the small, repeatable parts of my competition routine matter more than people might realize. My makeup routine is one of those details. It helps create a sense of familiarity and calm to feel focused and ready when I step on the ice.
A Healthier Future for Figure Skating
For most of my life, figure skating has come with an unspoken awareness of how my body is viewed. It is found in both training and competitive environments, often shaped by comparison and perceptions of what is the “right” body shape.
Finding a Sense of Home as an Athlete
Travel is one of the most visible parts of an athlete’s life—and also one of the least understood.
From the outside, it can look exciting: new cities, international competitions, different rinks, and constant movement. And in some ways, it is. But when you’re living it season after season, the reality is more complex. Being on the road as an ice dancer can mean that you rarely are in one place long enough for it to feel like “home.”
Building a Great Ice Dance Partnership
People often wonder what makes a “great” ice dance partner. Is it talent? Chemistry? Matching skills? The truth is, it’s all of those things – but there is also a lot beyond what is visible to the outside that goes into a partnership.
Choosing the Perfect Music: A Balance of Passion and Technique
Music is the heartbeat of figure skating. Without music, skaters would still achieve athletic excellence and technical mastery, but with music skaters bridge the gap between sport and art. There is a lot of thought that goes into picking the perfect music for each individual skater. Below are some tips I have collected over the […]
Dealing with Injury in Sport
It’s never easy when an injury sets you back in sport, and yes, I have had my fair share of experience. Although never ideal, injury in sport is a key aspect of learning resilience and building trust in your ability to deal with adversity. These are some of the key things I have learned through […]
Less than 100 Days Until Milano Cortina 2026: A Glimpse into an Olympic Season
With less than 100 days until the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, there is a lot that goes into preparing for those special moments on Olympic ice. The Summer Preparation The Olympic season preparation begins as soon as the World Championships finishes the year before the Olympics. April and May are devoted to finding music and […]
