A coach who actively encourages one or more programs, teams, athletes, or fellow coaches throughout the country by sharing their vision and support. Under 35 years of age as of 12/31/24 (DOB is 1989 or later) . Focused on coaching as a full - time career. Coach es athletes competing in the National Qualifying Series and/or synchronized sectionals. Actively participate s in coaching education. Includes three or more coaches with supportive roles. The team demonstrates collaboration , resulting in creative solution s or ideas that wouldn’t have been possible individually. Demonstrates a visible culture of collaboration that has impacted the success of their athletes/teams . There are tangible measures of success. Must be a director connected to a registered Learn to Skate USA, Aspire, and/or U.S. Figure Skating disciplines and programs. The program has high participation and retention rates (based on USFS and LTS official registration) . Program includes U.S. Figure Skating core certified and accredited coaches . Program includes a pathway from LTS to figure skating programs. Demonstrate pipeline success rate of LTS members moving to figure skating programs. Committed to promoting the professional development of their staff.
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Recognizes young, up - and - coming coaches who have demonstrated potential through innovation, early career achievements, and the ability to influence athletes with positive character traits.
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Circle of Distinction
Recognizes a coaching team for exceptional performance in any program or discipline that has achieved success with multiple athletes/teams and that demonstrat es and promot es collaboration and cooperation in athlete - centered coaching .
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Guide the Glide
Recognizes a skating director/program director for exceptional work in growing and promoting comprehensive, well - rounded registered Learn to Skate USA, Aspire, and/or U.S. Figure Skating disciplines and programs .
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