Practice to Podium is a live virtual 4-week mental performance training program for competitive figure skaters. The next Live Cohort starts September 22nd at 6:00PM EST. Learn evidence-based tools rooted in sport psychology and neuroscience to manage competition nerves, build confidence, improve focus, and perform the way you practice, when it matters most. At Performance Positive we believe that mental skills can be trained just as much as physical skills, and we are here to teach you how.
Stop Letting Competition Nerves take over and Learn to Compete with Confidence in 4 weeks without having to add more ice time.
The next Live Virtual Cohort starts Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 at 6:00PM EST weekly for 4 weeks.
Build Confidence
Manage Nerves
Believe
Skate Your Best
Build Confidence Manage Nerves Believe Skate Your Best
Train your Mental Skills the way you train your Axel
The training every skater needs. Help your skater perform closer to how they practice, even when nerves show up.
You want to Skate your Best,
but the Nerves take over.
You run clean programs in practice, but…
competition comes and suddenly:
• Your legs feel like jelly
• You can’t get into your knees
• You pop jumps you always land
• One mistake turns into three
• Your brain goes blank
• It feels like you forgot how to skate
I GET IT, I’VE BEEN THERE TOO.
Practice to Podium was built for skaters exactly like this.
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In this module I teach you more about your brain and how it reacts to stress. You will have a better understanding of what nerves are and why they show up. You will learn the difference between practice and competition, the difference between the survival and thinking brain, along with structures such as the Amygdala and your Nervous system.
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I teach you the power of positive thinking and how your thoughts influence performance. You will learn how to recognize unhelpful self-talk and create helpful and empowering thoughts to help you harness the power of thinking.
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In this Module you will learn Sport Psychology tools aimed to regulate the nervous system and calm the body so that you can take back control over nerves. Breathing techniques, visualization, and body-based strategies aimed to get you into the optimal performance energy zone.
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In this Module you will learn more about Routines and how they can be helpful for performance. I help you build out your competition confidence plan so you feel prepared and empowered to handle your next competition.
What You’ll Learn
Meet your Facilitator
Hi, my name is Colleen and I was once in your skates too.
I grew up as a competitive figure skater, competing in pairs at the national level, tore my ACL, then later earned my Masters in Sport Psychology and Masters in Counselling Psychology, becoming a Registered Psychotherapist.
I used to put some much pressure on myself, while some was helpful, too much and I cracked. I remember one competition I wanted so bad to medal that I actually bombed, I literally messed up everything and it destroyed any confidence I had. This moment amongst others in my life as a skater inspired Performance Positive. To help skaters overcome performance anxiety, build lasting confidence, and perform closer to their potential through evidence-based, down to earth, sport psychology strategies that create success on and off the ice.
What’s Included
Who is this for: Competitive Figure Skaters (Ages 12+)
Where: Online (Zoom)
When: Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM EST. Starting September 22nd, 2026
How Long: 60 minute sessions. Sessions are every Tuesday. Starting September 22 for 4 weeks.
*Limited spots available
A 4-week live online training with Sports Psychotherapist, Colleen Collins. Each 60-minute session combines structured mental skills training with guided group discussion to deepen learning and create a supportive community.
BONUSES:
In addition to 4 weeks of Live Group Training plus access to recordings if you miss a session (Value: $480), you will also get…
Competition Confidence Workbook (Value: $47)
Competition Routine Blueprint (Value: $27)
Guided Visualization Library (Value: $192)
Pre-Competition Nerves ToolKit - a printable guide to keep in your skate bag (Value: $27)
Affirmation Cards (Value: $49)
Parent Guide - What to say before and after competitions and what accidentally increases pressure (Value: $59)
A 1:1 virtual coaching session with Colleen to review your competition together (Value: $160)
That’s a TOTAL VALUE of $1,041
YOU GET IT ALL for just $297 CAD
Practice to Podium is a live virtual 4-week mental performance training program for competitive figure skaters. The next Live Cohort starts September 22nd at 6:00PM EST. Learn evidence-based tools rooted in sport psychology and neuroscience to manage competition nerves, build confidence, improve focus, and perform the way you practice, when it matters most. At Performance Positive we believe that mental skills can be trained just as much as physical skills, and we are here to teach you how.
What Parents Are Saying…
- July 2026 cohortMy Confidence Guarantee
We're confident in this training because these are the same evidence-based mental skills used by athletes around the world.
If you attend the first session live, complete the workbook exercises, and genuinely apply the tools, but after the first module you feel this program isn't the right fit for you, simply let us know within 5 days and we'll refund your investment.
No hard feelings.
Confidence is like Rome, it wasn’t built in a day.
but I’m here to help you build it.
How to Get Started
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Save your seat. Sign up for the Practice to Podium Training .
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Attend the live sessions or watch the recordings if you can’t make it.
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Apply and Practice what you have learned. Go Compete the way you know you can! You Got This!
Practice to Podium is a live virtual 4-week mental performance training program for competitive figure skaters. The next Live Cohort starts September 22nd at 6:00PM EST. Learn evidence-based tools rooted in sport psychology and neuroscience to manage competition nerves, build confidence, improve focus, and perform the way you practice, when it matters most. At Performance Positive we believe that mental skills can be trained just as much as physical skills, and we are here to teach you how.
“The program is an amazing program because it helped me to control my nerves on competition days.”
— Annabelle A. Russo, United States Of AmericaFAQs
Is this Therapy?
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No. Practice to Podium is an educational mental performance program, not therapy. It is designed specifically for competitive figure skaters to learn practical mental skills related to confidence, focus, emotional regulation, and performing under pressure.
Is this a good time to start?
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Absolutely. In fact, the best time to train your mental skills is before you need them in competition.
Just like you wouldn't wait until competition day to learn a new jump, confidence, focus, and emotional regulation are skills that improve with practice. The earlier your skater begins training these skills, the more opportunities they'll have to use them in practice and build trust in them before stepping onto competition ice.
Whether your next competition is in a few weeks or a few months, it's never too early—or too late—to start building a stronger mental game.
Will this actually help me at competitions?
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That's exactly what Practice to Podium was designed for.
Competition nerves are a normal response to pressure, but without the right tools they can interfere with confidence, focus, decision-making, and performance. Throughout this program, you'll learn evidence-based mental performance strategies rooted in sport psychology and neuroscience to help you manage nerves, quiet unhelpful thoughts, stay present, and perform closer to the way you practice.
While no one can guarantee a podium finish or a personal best every time, we can help you develop the mental skills that many athletes overlook—skills that can make a meaningful difference in how you think, feel, and perform when it matters most.
What age and level is this program designed for?
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Practice to Podium is designed for competitive figure skaters approximately ages 12+ who are training and preparing for competitions.
If your child is younger but mature and engaged in competitive skating, feel free to reach out before registering.
What happens if we miss a live session?
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Life happens! If you cannot attend a session, please let me know in advance at info@performancepositive.ca.
I recommend attending all sessions to receive the greatest benefit, as each week builds on the previous one. Recordings will be available after the session.