Backstage: warming up, confidence & nerves at competitions

Backstage can make or break your spirit. You can either get fired up and excited to compete OR you can get intimidated by your competitors. Here are some tips I think help settle my nerves and get my mind IN the game (not OUT of it!)... Learn about the venue If you've never been to …

FRF pre-judging: what are the judges looking for?

Did you even know that judges look at your FRF before the competition? Well, they do! Especially the Aerobic and Technical judges. So what are they looking for? Read on and I'll share what I know from years of pre-judging 100s (maybe 1000s?) of FRFs! I will mention that I am ONE judge, and whilst, …

Learned & Loved … from my Mum

Each week I'd like to share what I've 'learned and loved' over the years of training for sport and wanting to 'be better' at life. It's Mother's Day today so what better day is there to highlight my mum who I attribute with my drive to 'be better'. I'm still learning from her and every year she surprises …