“It takes a lot of patience and a lot of time to create something worthwhile.” WorthwhileFigure Skating Author:Elvis Stojko
“A skater goes through a lot of different feelings during a competition. Staying calm is the key point. You feel a little anxious, a little nervous, a little unsettled. That's when you've got to trust your feelings, trust your abilities. Believe in what you have worked for so long to achieve. Have faith in yourself.” FeelsBelieveLittlesLongDifferentFeelingsAbilityAchieveKeysCompetitionCalmNervousStayingHave FaithAnxiousFigure SkatingFaith In YourselfSkaterHave Faith In YourselfDifferent Feelings Author:Elvis Stojko
“You have to be able to focus, to control your energy. You need to make it your ally, instead of trying to harness it, to muscle it. That wastes energy too. There has to be a harmony between you and your body. Your mind and your body, and your soul have to connect in order to move forward. And this comes through relaxation.” NeedsTryingMindSoulBodyAbleMovingOrderEnergyFocusWasteHarmonyYour BodyMoving ForwardYour SoulMusclesAlliesRelaxationHarnessFigure Skating Author:Elvis Stojko
“When you are relaxed, you can focus a lot more easily than when you are hyper and over-energetic. It's important to be "up" for a competition, but you shouldn't have too much energy, because you might not be able to control it. In competitions, it is important to be able to bring the power and energy you are feeling down to a level that you can control. This comes with practice and experience.” ImportantFeelingsMightAbleEnergyLevelsPracticeToo MuchFocusCompetitionRelaxedEnergeticFigure SkatingHyperFeeling Down Author:Elvis Stojko
“You always learn from your mistakes.” MistakeFigure SkatingLearn From Your Mistakes Author:Elvis Stojko
