High Expectations in Figure Skating

Avoid Comparisons to Feel More Confident in Figure Skating

Figure Skating Confidence

Focus on Your Strengths Are you struggling with confidence as a figure skater? Do you feel other skaters are passing you by as they perform bigger skills and jumps in point value? Figure skating is a sport of both power and finesse. Yet many skaters are overly focused on the power aspect of the sport, such as performing … Sport Psychology Article…

How the Pressure Derailed Nathan Chen at the Olympics

Manage Pressure From High Expectations

How to Manage Pressure From High Expectations Pressure before and during competition is a common hurdle skaters need to overcome. Perceived pressure is a component of competition that all skaters must face, no matter their age or level of ability. For some skaters, competition pressure can be so overwhelming that easy elements in their program can take on … Sport Psychology Article…