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It’s Time to Invest in Yourself
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

It’s Time to Invest in Yourself

It’s time to evaluate the people, places & things you invest your time, money & energy in.  We’re making a list of all the ways you invest in yourself.  Grab a pen & paper. 

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How to Warm Up for Your Jumps
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

How to Warm Up for Your Jumps

We'll start with a 5-minute warm up routine to work on our knee bend, posture, speed & balance. Then, we'll launch into all of our single jumps from a waltz jump to a lutz jump.

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Rid Yourself of Mental & Physical Burnout
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

Rid Yourself of Mental & Physical Burnout

Why do we wear our need to always be busy like a badge of honor?  Today, we’re chatting about how giving 100% of yourself to put others before yourself is exhausting you.  I share the steps I took to build myself back up after feeling extremely burnout.

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A Guide For Perfecting Your Spins
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

A Guide For Perfecting Your Spins

Let’s practice the entry positions for a Fast-Back Scratch Spin, a Camel-Spin & more. We’re breaking down the key positions you need to hit to have centered, well-balanced & fast spins.

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How to Create Space for Yourself at the Rink
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

How to Create Space for Yourself at the Rink

What is the worst thing that could happen to you if people saw you skate? NEWSFLASH!! People aren’t watching you skate. They’re focused on practicing their own skating skills, while you stay scared in the corner.

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How to Practice Spirals On The Ice
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

How to Practice Spirals On The Ice

Today, we’re chatting about practicing forward inside and outside edge spirals. This is going to be a little bit of a shorter post than I usually write because spirals are not my favorite element to practice when I’m on my own. Keep reading for three quick changes you can make on your spirals to look more polished at any skill level.

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What Is Skate Full Out? | Skating Progress in One Month
Ashleigh K. Copeland Ashleigh K. Copeland

What Is Skate Full Out? | Skating Progress in One Month

Coach Ashleigh will help you maximize your time on the ice, create connections with other skaters & tap into the competitive mindset bubbling up inside you. Let’s dive deep into a new semi-private, figure skating program, SKATE FULL OUT!!

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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, I’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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