Interviews, Skater Profiles
Ryan Hu: From Late Start to Team USA Ice Dancer and Community Builder
Skater Profiles, Interviews
Finding His Edge: Sam Herbert’s Journey to the U.S. Junior Pairs Stage
Interviews, Skater Profiles
Ryan Hu: From Late Start to Team USA Ice Dancer and Community Builder
Skater Profiles, Interviews
Finding His Edge: Sam Herbert’s Journey to the U.S. Junior Pairs Stage
Skater Profiles, Interviews
Alek Tankovic: Growing Into the Pressure, One Season at a Time
Tips for Parents
Questions Parents Should Ask When Choosing a Coach for their Skaters
Tips for Parents, Skating Basics
The Confidence Blueprint for Boy Figure Skaters: How to Handle Pressure, Self-Doubt, and Stereotypes on the Ice
Interviews
Lucas Appel: Dancing Into His Own Story
Ryan Hu: From Late Start to Team USA Ice Dancer and Community Builder
Discover how Ryan Hu rose from a late start and 4 a.m. practices to become a U.S. junior ice dancer, Team USA athlete, and advocate for the skating community.
Finding His Edge: Sam Herbert’s Journey to the U.S. Junior Pairs Stage
Junior pair skater Sam Herbert shares his journey from early mornings in South Carolina to his first U.S. Figure Skating Championships, reflecting on growth, partnership, pressure, and purpose.
Alek Tankovic: Growing Into the Pressure, One Season at a Time
Early Inspiration: Discovering Skating and Performance For Alek Tankovic, skating entered his life long before …
From Learning to Glide to the U.S. Championships: The Steady Rise of Junior Men’s Qualifier Joshua Snyder
When Joshua Snyder steps onto the ice, there is a quiet sense of purpose—an intensity …
Questions Parents Should Ask When Choosing a Coach for their Skaters
Choosing the right skating coach goes beyond medals. Learn what questions to ask at every level — from beginners to juvenile and elite skaters — to ensure strong technique, growth, and the right coach–skater fit.
The Confidence Blueprint for Boy Figure Skaters: How to Handle Pressure, Self-Doubt, and Stereotypes on the Ice
Learn how boy figure skaters can build confidence, handle pressure, and embrace artistry. Sports psychologist Katie Castle shares practical tips for parents and athletes.
Ryan Hu: From Late Start to Team USA Ice Dancer and Community Builder
Discover how Ryan Hu rose from a late start and 4 a.m. practices to become a U.S. junior ice dancer, Team USA athlete, and advocate for the skating community.
Finding His Edge: Sam Herbert’s Journey to the U.S. Junior Pairs Stage
Junior pair skater Sam Herbert shares his journey from early mornings in South Carolina to his first U.S. Figure Skating Championships, reflecting on growth, partnership, pressure, and purpose.
Alek Tankovic: Growing Into the Pressure, One Season at a Time
Early Inspiration: Discovering Skating and Performance For Alek Tankovic, skating entered his life long before …