Hey all -
I've been asked to help plan the Adult MIF Clinic for Summer. August, specifically.
I've been a skater in clinics for years but I've never planned one. They used to just happen on their own for the adults, as the "traditional" adult coaches would handle them. Then we got a skating Team and the team began taking over Clinics. Now we get in outside coaches and choreographers, for a fresh perspective and a new take on skills. (Which every skater needs, as we all know!)
Thing is, I don't know many outside coaches, and those I do know might come with some.. "drama" isn't the word but perhaps "questions" is. Every rink comes with politics but it seems that our rink is hamstrung by divisive politicking that hampers skaters and I'm just done with it but that's another rant. In the meantime, I need a solid coach who is good with adults who can teach MIF skills ranging from Pre-Bronze to Silver. And by Solid I mean "Works with Adults as Figure Skaters and Athletes." Most of our adults haven't tested Pre-Bronze but are perfectly capable of doing so, and I'm working on Silver MIF.
I need advice on how this happens. I'd love to have some Injury Prevention Off-Ice before the on-ice portion. Any advice is welcome.
Thanks!