Karen Preston

Organizing Athletes - Part 5

I realize this is my smallest entry, but it is the most important. You have all read the quotes and the coaches’ highlights....

Organizing Athletes - Part 5

Organizing Athletes - Part 4

I know that sounds simple but let me explain. Practice really needs to refer to everything. Practice in the outfit, practice doing the makeup, practice the 6 minute warm up, practice the off ice warm up, ....

Organizing Athletes - Part 4

Organizing Athletes - Part 2

Once there is a plan in place it is mandatory to communicate efficiently and regularly. That means that the skaters have to converse with me about how they are feeling both physically and mentally. If they are injured I need to know so that I can adjust our training both on and off ice to avoid further injury...

Organizing Athletes - Part 2