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Never Stop Skating โ™พ๏ธโ›ธ๏ธ

My weekly newsletter Never Stop Skating is inspired by my blog with the same name. Even if you take a break from skating (which is normal), you'll always be a figure skater. You'll always find your way back to the ice eventually ๐Ÿ˜†.

Warm Up Is the Key to Great Sessions
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

Warm Up Is the Key to Great Sessions

Over many decades on the ice, Iโ€™ve learned the best way to have a great (as close to perfect) practice session starts with your warm-up routine.

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Adult Skating Double Loop Jump Progress
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

Adult Skating Double Loop Jump Progress

Learn tips to help you perfect your single loop jump and double jump. I love offering up coaching tips and advice for adult figure skaters who want to keep progressing through the various skating levels and master their skating skills, jumps, and spins.

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How to Do Backwards Crossovers
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

How to Do Backwards Crossovers

This is an essential element for all figure skaters to learn as they begin moving across the ice with more speed and power. Backwards Crossovers will be your entry for most every jump and spin.

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My Figure Skating Journey Part Three
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

My Figure Skating Journey Part Three

The one thing I remember while looking at the photos I received from my parents on my birthday, is how full my life was outside of skating, outside the rink.

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My Figure Skating Journey Part Two
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

My Figure Skating Journey Part Two

I realized how grateful I am for having something (figure skating) & somewhere (the rink) to turn to in my life. Skating has always been the consistent & most stable thing I could call my own. 

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The Start of My Figure Skating Journey
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

The Start of My Figure Skating Journey

I donโ€™t usually post personal pictures or long stories about my childhood. I share stories as it relates to my skating journey, especially if the outcome could help give my skaters perspective or shift their mindset.

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Improve Your Figure Skating Skills with Private Lessons
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

Improve Your Figure Skating Skills with Private Lessons

Youโ€™ll have the opportunity to build on skating skills you already know and learn new skills at your own pace.  When you add private lessons to your weekly practice routine, your skating skills dramatically improve. 

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4 Easy Ways to Reframe Your Mindset
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

4 Easy Ways to Reframe Your Mindset

You have hard evidence to prove to yourself that you possess the skills necessary to overcome mindset obstacles. You know how to breathe through your nerves, you can prepare your body for activity, you have affirmations/mantras to motivate you & bring in positive energy.

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