How to Perform Under Pressure without having to add more ice time

Help your skater manage nerves, stop spiraling after mistakes, and perform closer to how they skate in practice.

4 week live training for competitive figure skaters ages 13+

From Practice to Podium:

A Training Framework for competing under pressure

In 4 weeks, learn a proven mental performance framework that helps your skater stay calm, focused, and in control at competition so they can perform closer to how they do in practice, without relying on more practice or hoping nerves just go away.

Experience in Helping Athletes & Staff in a Variety of Sports

The Training Every Skater Needs

Help your skater perform closer to how they practice, even when nerves show up.

You run clean programs in practice…

Then 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.

You want to Skate your Best.

You want to Skate Clean.

Practice to Podium was built for skaters exactly like this.

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 work with athletes in helping them build the mental skills to compete their best and additionally, supporting them through life’s challenges because I believe that sport can be a big part of your life but not your entire life.

What’s Included

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.

Who is this for: Competitive Figure Skaters (Ages 13+)

Where: Online (Zoom)

When: Every Monday at 4:00 pm EST. Starting July 6th

How Long: 60 minute sessions. Sessions are every Monday. Starting July 6th for 4 weeks.

*Limited spots available

  • Competition Confidence Workbook

  • Competition Routine Blueprint

  • Guided Visualization Library

  • Pre-Competition Nerves ToolKit - a printable guide to keep in your skate bag

  • Affirmation Cards

  • Parent Guide - what to say before and after competitions and what accidentally increases pressure

  • A 1:1 virtual coaching session with Colleen to review your competition together

BONUSES

What your skater will learn:

Module 1: Why it falls apart at competition

Module 2: How to control nerves (instead of letting them control you)

Module 3: How to stay focused (Recover faster after mistakes without spiraling so one pop or fall does not ruin the entire skate)

Module 4: Build your competition confidence plan for next season

  • overtraining hoping confidence appears

  • thinking they need more ice

  • losing trust in themselves

  • avoiding competitions

  • carrying mistakes for days

  • believing something is “wrong” with them

The problem usually isn’t skill. It’s pressure.

Without the mental side, many skaters keep:

Imagine stepping off the ice after your solo with a glowing smile knowing that you did your best

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • Getting started is simple. Select the class and sign up, you will receive a confirmation link in your email.

  • The off-season is actually one of the best times to build mental skills.

    Many skaters spend summer training their body, but confidence, focus, and performing under pressure are skills too. Building them now gives athletes more time to practice before competition season begins.

  • Yes. This program was created specifically for skaters who practice well but find that nerves, overthinking, pressure, or mistakes affect them at competition.

    The goal is to help skaters perform closer to how they do in practice.

    This program is best suited for competitive skaters ages 13+ .

  • Practice to Podium is designed for competitive figure skaters approximately ages 13–25 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.

  • Great! This program complements their skating training.

    Coaches often focus on technique, skills, and performance on the ice. Practice to Podium focuses on the mental side of performance, including nerves, confidence, focus, and competing under pressure.

  • Life happens! If your child 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 provided upon consent of participants.

  • I want families to feel confident joining the program. If you register and decide the program is not the right fit, you may request a full refund up until the day before the program begins.

    Because Practice to Podium is a live small-group program with limited spots, refunds are not available after the first session has been completed.

    Confidence Guarantee:
    If your child attends the first session, participates, and you genuinely feel the program is not the right fit, please reach out within 24 hours of Session 1 and we can discuss options.

    For questions regarding registration, absences, or refunds, please contact info@performancepositive.ca.

  • You can reach Colleen at info@performancepositive.ca

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Colleen Collins (Toronto, ON)

info@performancepositive.ca