Though it's hard to talk about, it's hard to ignore: ethnic diversity is pretty weak in the figure skating world. I'm often the only non-white person on the ice, and while I'm used to it as a graduate from a private university, it can be particularly intimidating for people who aren't usually in that kind... Continue Reading →
Figure Skating in Harlem: Organization Spotlight
If there's one thing that I would do to make my mark on the sport, it would be to start a Figure Skating in Harlem chapter in Philadelphia. Providing mentorship and an avenue of self-expression and self-esteem is crucial to youth, and the ones who need it the most due to their exposure to Adverse... Continue Reading →
Should you keep a training diary for skating?
I honestly can't remember a time I didn't have some kind of log for my skating. When I started Adult 1, I had the Adult Learn to Skate curriculum PDF printed out and I checked the skills I knew how to do. Eventually I moved them to a notebook, adapting my personal bullet journal format.... Continue Reading →