by Compete Performance | Feb 16, 2022 | Blog
Every day has been great here in Beijing, but Wednesday, February 9th will probably be the best. The morning started with the Men’s Figure Skating Finals. Compete client Nathan Chen was in the lead following the short program. He is a 3-time world champion and the...
by Compete Performance | Feb 14, 2022 | Blog
I’m sure there will be many highlights during the Games, but what a start it was. On the day of the Opening Ceremony, the Figure Skating Team event began. Compete client Michal Brezina kicked it off for the Czech Team followed by the rest of the team practicing. After...
by Compete Performance | Feb 10, 2022 | Blog
The Olympic sites and villages have been affected heavily by Covid. The sites are in a loop which is essentially a series of bubbles connected by strict and official transportation. Each site is enclosed and the only way in or out is by private bus or car. I am...
by Compete Performance | Feb 10, 2022 | Blog
So how did I end up at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China? I ask myself the same question all the time. I started helping with US Figure Skating a few years ago assisting with camp and covering competitions. During this time, I worked together with the US...
by Compete Performance | Feb 4, 2022 | Blog
The implementation of long–term athletic development (LTAD) aims to improve the health, physical activity, and performance of all youth. USA Hockey refers to long-term athletic development as the ADM (American Development Model), while Hockey Canada uses the mantra...
by Compete Performance | Jan 19, 2022 | Blog
As many young athletes near the end of their season they will be faced with different options on what to do during the off season. Some athletes will choose to take this time to prepare for the next season while others will continue to play their sport as a part of a...