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

A 4-Week Virtual Program made for competitive figure skaters to help them cut through the nerves, noise, and overwhelm and build the skills they need to perform well under pressure.

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

Your a competitive figure skater that runs clean programs in practice but the moment you get on competition ice it feels like your legs go numb and it’s as if you just learnt to skate yesterday…

I GET IT, I’VE BEEN THERE TOO.

You want to Skate your Best.

You want to Skate Clean.

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.

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.

What’s Included

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.

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 (without spiraling after mistakes)

Module 4: Build confidence for competition 

Are you Ready to finally walk 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