As a competitive athlete, you are called on to perform at your best under the greatest pressure.
This class for athletes (plus a special parents-only session) will help you learn to master emotional balance, handle setbacks with grace, align perfectly with your coach, and develop a science-backed competition readiness plan that ensures you step onto the ice feeling Calm, Confident, and Ready. Don't just train harder, train smarter. Register today!
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Class summaries (subject to change):
1. Kelly Rippon + Dr. Jenny Conviser – “The Calm Behind the Competitor”
Learn how to support your skater’s emotional balance and confidence during training and competition, from the mother who raised an Olympic medalist.
Please note this session on October 20 is specifically for parents
Athlete sessions:
2. Mariah Bell – “Put It in Your Backpack”
Discover how to handle nerves, setbacks, and emotions by learning the art of staying present. Mariah shares her proven approach to emotional regulation and in-the-moment focus.
3. Brandon Frazier – “Stronger Together: Building Communication That Wins”
How to align with your coach, take feedback effectively, and become a true partner in your performance journey.
4. Dr. Jenny Conviser – “The Science of Stress”
Understand how physiology, nutrition, and recovery sets the stage for mental performance, and how to train your body and brain for composure under pressure.
5. Final Workshop – “Calm. Confident. Ready.”
A live interactive session putting all the skills together to build your personal competition readiness plan.
Hosted by Peter Zapalo
Join us for this exclusive 4-part Zoom series!
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Mariah Bell — National Champion and Olympian
Mariah Bell is an American figure skater celebrated for her perseverance and artistry, culminating in a historic national title and an Olympic berth. She became the 2022 U.S. National Champion at age 25, making her the oldest woman to win the singles title in 95 years, and subsequently represented Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Known for her expressive, moving programs—including her signature "Hallelujah" free skate—Bell was a four-time U.S. National medalist (one gold, one silver, two bronze) and a 2019 World Team Trophy champion. After retiring in 2022, she transitioned to a role as a mentor and advocate, sharing the valuable life lessons learned over her decade-long career.
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Brandon Frazier — National Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist
Brandon Frazier is an accomplished American pair skater celebrated for his gold medal-winning partnership with Alexa Knierim. Together, they made history by becoming the 2022 World Champions, the first U.S. pair to claim the title since 1979, and secured the gold medal in the Team Event at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 (awarded in 2024). Frazier is a three-time U.S. National Champion (winning with Knierim in 2021 and 2023, and with previous partner Haven Denney in 2017) and a former World Junior Champion, having earned multiple international medals throughout his distinguished career. Following the 2022-2023 season, he stepped away from competitive skating and has transitioned into coaching, contributing his expertise to the next generation of athletes.
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Kelly Rippon — Author, Speaker, and Olympic Mom
Kelly Rippon is widely known as the inspiring single mother of six children, including Olympic medalist figure skater Adam Rippon, whose career journey she passionately supported. Following her oldest son Adam's success at the 2018 Winter Olympics, Rippon was often asked about her parenting style, which inspired her to write the book, Parent Up!: Inspire Your Child to Be Their Best Self (2020). Her philosophy is built on the belief that a parent has the greatest opportunity to be the most significant influence in a child's life.
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Dr. Jenny Conviser — Olympic Sports Psychologist & Mental Skills Expert
Dr. Jenny Conviser, Psy.D., CEDS, CMPC is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. A prominent figure in sport psychology, Dr. Conviser has provided services for various high-level athletes, including the United States Figure Skating national champion and 2014 Sochi Olympian, Gracie Gold. She has also conducted mental training for the United States Figure Skating senior, elite, individuals, pairs, and dance national teams. |