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How Sport Psychology Can Change a Dancer's Life
Mental Toughness
When I was dancing 20+ hours a week and basically living at the studio, I was always focused on improving my technique. All my energy went into getting stronger at the ballet barre, working flexibility, and trying to nail that hard across the…

To the Coach Who Won't Settle Until They Reach Perfection
Coaches CornerDear Perfectionist Coaches,
I know there are so many emotions during all of the little moments throughout the competition season, and we have a standard of perfection. Helping everyone get their hair and makeup done, walking to the warm-up…

A Passion for Coaching: Is it making you better or weighing you down?
Coaches Corner
“Do it with passion, or not at all.” We’ve all heard it. If you aren’t going to be passionate on the floor and give it everything you have, then don’t bother. If you want to be better, if you want to be the best, you have to be passionate…

The #1 Way to Reduce Stress When You Don't Have Time
Coaches Corner
One of the top complaints I hear from coaches is that "I'm busy and stressed and don't have enough time to get it all done!" I think we all understand the importance of taking care of ourselves and focusing on stress relief if we need it. But…


The #1 BEST Advice to Skyrocket Your Team's Competitive Mindset
Coaches Corner, Mental ToughnessAs dance and cheer coaches, competition day presents unique challenges. We spend countless hours, days, weeks, and months preparing for 2 – 2:30 minutes on the floor. That’s all we get. There is no best of 7, next quarter, or 2nd half…