Episodes

  • Women In Sport

    Women In Sport
    Oct 5 2021
    Coach Kendra takes the helm and moderates an in-depth discussion on “Women in Sport.” From uniform scandals, to motherhood, to unequal representation and funding, we cover it all! Join the discussion and share your opinions with us as you listen, because we want to hear your stories as women in sport. Together, we will rise!
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Coaching Inspiration from the Cheerleading World with Cheerleading Expert Sandy Han

    Coaching Inspiration from the Cheerleading World with Cheerleading Expert Sandy Han
    Jun 27 2021
    Join us as we get inspired by Sandy Han, founder, owner and director of Kingston Elite Cheerleading and coach for Team Canada as she shares her lessons learned during her coaching journey. This podcast is chalk full of wisdom and inspiration for coaches of all sports. Listen, learn and get inspired!
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Things You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self About Coaching

    Things You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self About Coaching
    May 29 2021
    In our first episode of our SECOND SEASON we candidly joke about, complain about, and reminisce about the lessons we’ve learned throughout our coaching careers. We wish we had known these things before we started coaching, and hope we can help any younger coaches to avoid these pitfalls!
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Team Coaching is Here to Stay

    Team Coaching is Here to Stay
    Mar 5 2021
    As our sport develops and progresses, team coaching and group lessons are becoming the common answer to less ice time and higher fees. Today we discuss the pros and cons of team coaching and share our experiences and thoughts. Join the discussion!
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Next Generation

    The Next Generation
    Feb 13 2021
    Today we chat with Mykenzie Toffan, a "next-generation" coach who will inspire you with her attitude and accomplishments in her short time coaching. Join us as we share experiences and see what coaching in the trenches is like from a fresh perspective.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Club Structure in Canada

    Club Structure in Canada
    Jan 22 2021
    In this episode we give our honest and unfiltered thoughts on our skating club structure in Canada. Together we discuss pros, cons and suggestions for improvement to give coaches greater agency and more equitable treatment as they coach in small clubs.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • All About Group Lessons

    All About Group Lessons
    Jan 7 2021
    Love 'em or hate 'em, group lessons are here to stay! Join Deb, Jill and Kendra as we compare the pros and cons of group versus private instruction, and share reflections and observations about our own experiences teaching both. If you're thinking about coaching skating as a profession, this podcast is for you!
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Culture in Youth Sport

    Culture in Youth Sport
    Dec 17 2020
    Join us as we examine the importance of a positive culture and shared values for all youth sport organizations, from dance studios to figure skating clubs. We welcome our first guest, Shawna Kwan, owner of Elan Dance Arts in London, Ontario, as we pick her brain on her strategies for maintaining a positive culture at her studio.
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    1 hr and 12 mins