You can do it in Practice, so why does Competition feel so different?
Practice to Podium is a self-paced mental performance course for competitive figure skaters ages 12+ who want to feel more prepared when competition nerves show up. Through self-paced figure skating–specific modules, skaters learn practical ways to manage nerves, build confidence, focus on what matters, recover after mistakes, and create a competition routine that works for them.
You can skate clean in practice but when nerves take over that clean program might feel impossible. Practice to Podium helps you understand what’s happening, trust your training, and build a plan for the moments before, during, and after your performance.
Self-paced mental performance training for competitive figure skaters
Access to the Next Practice to Podium Training opens November 4th, 2026
Build Confidence
Manage Nerves
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Skate Your Best
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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.
From “What if I mess up?” to
“I know what to do next.”
You can skate a strong program in practice and still feel overwhelmed when it’s time to compete. Nerves show up. Your thoughts race. One missed element can make it hard to stay with the rest of your program.
Practice to Podium helps you build a different response.
In the Practice to Podium Training You’ll learn to recognize what pressure feels like for you, settle your body, and bring your attention back to the part of your program you’re skating right now. You’ll create a competition routine that helps you prepare and a reset plan for moments that don’t go as expected.
The goal isn’t to never feel nervous or to skate perfectly. It’s to step onto the ice knowing you have skills to use, before your music starts, while you’re skating, and after you step off.
You’ve trained your jumps and your program. Now you can train how you respond when it counts.
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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 Coach
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
Practice to Podium is a self-paced mental performance course created specifically for competitive figure skaters ages 12+.
Across four practical modules, skaters learn how to manage competition nerves, respond to unhelpful thoughts, regain focus after mistakes, and build a competition routine that supports them. They can work through the course on their own schedule and join Colleen for six live monthly online meetups to ask questions and put the skills into practice.
Who is this for: Competitive Figure Skaters (Ages 12+)
Where: Access will be granted through the online portal after registering .
When: Course Access Opens November 4th
How Long: Gain course access for 12 months and access to 6 months of monthly meetups live with Colleen.
BONUSES:
In addition to the 12 month access of Practice to Podium Training Content (Value: $560), and 6 month access to monthly meetups (Value$320) 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)
That’s a TOTAL VALUE of $1,281
YOU GET IT ALL for just $297 CAD
Practice to Podium is a self-paced mental performance course for competitive figure skaters ages 12+ who want to feel more prepared when competition nerves show up. Through self-paced figure skating–specific modules, skaters learn practical ways to manage nerves, build confidence, focus on what matters, recover after mistakes, and create a competition routine that works for them.
What Parents Are Saying…
- July 2026 cohortMy Confidence Guarantee
I want your skater to have a chance to explore Practice to Podium and decide whether it’s the right fit.
If you decide the course isn’t right for your skater, email info@performancepositive.ca within 10 calendar days of receiving course access to request a full refund. You don’t need to complete a module or explain your decision. Once the refund is issued, access to the course and monthly meetups will end.
For purchases made before the November 4, 2026 opening, the 10-day period begins when course access is provided on November 4, 2026.
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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Register for Practice to Podium Training .
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When you have Access to the sessions, start watching the modules at your own pace.
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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 self-paced mental performance course for competitive figure skaters ages 12+ who want to feel more prepared when competition nerves show up. Through self-paced figure skating–specific modules, skaters learn practical ways to manage nerves, build confidence, focus on what matters, recover after mistakes, and create a competition routine that works for them.
“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?
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.
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Is this a good time to start?
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.
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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.