Proper Procedures for Changing Coaches Following these steps will help you make the switch to a new coach and still maintain a comfortable relationship within the rink. All parents, coaches and skaters should have a clear understanding of the procedures so when this situation arises; the accepted policy is already in place. Some rinks have coaches sign an agreement to conduct business in a professional and ethical manner as defined by the Professional Skaters Association. If unethical behavior is observed and documented, the coach may lose their teaching privileges. Parents should also have a written guideline provided to them when…

The Ten Commandments for Figure Skating AND Hockey Parents I. Thou shalt not impose your ambitions on thy child. Remember that figure skating or hockey is your child’s activity. Improvement and progress occur at different rates for each individual. Don’t judge your child’s progress based on the performance of other athletes, and don’t push them based on what you think they should be doing. II. Thou shalt be supportive no matter what. There is only one question to ask your child – “Did you have fun?” If competitions, shows, and practices are not fun, your child should not be forced…