Impact Award for Community
Coaching Tenure •
Recognizes a coach or coaching team who exemplifies the U.S. Figure Skating Value of Community by building a strong positive coaching culture in their rink or club that exhibits the positive
Must be a member of Coach I.C.E. and actively engage in their own education and professional development. • Must have actively coached figure skating for at least three years and coach one or more athletes participating in U.S. Figure Skating competitions and tests at any level . • Must demonstrate adherence to U.S. Figure Skating Coaching Standards of professionalism . Nominations must give specific example(s) of how the coach contributes the to the community through three or more of the following : • Actively contributes to the figure skating community, fostering unity and collaboration. • Volunteers time or resources to support skating programs and initiatives. • Serves as a role model for other coaches and members of the skating community. • Demonstrates a willingness to mentor newer coaches, sharing knowledge and encouraging respect as a cornerstone of coaching. • Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for training. • Demonstrated efforts to make figure skating accessible to underrepresented groups. • Evidence of fostering long - term relationships with athletes and their families. • Creating an inclusive environment where skaters of all backgrounds feel valued and supported. • Significant contributions to the local or broader figure skating community (e.g., mentoring other coaches, hosting workshops, or volunteering at events). • Leadership in advancing the sport, such as serving in organizational roles or advocating for positive change.
effects of coaching.
Community: “Nurturing connections through the skating community”
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