New York State Clinic

• History of figure skating, and where Lake Placid and the skating club of New York (SCNY) fit into this history; I will do some research on their current facilities and bring it to the present
• I will briefly discuss the unique physical demands of figure skating and how they relate to other sports
• I will APPLY and give examples of ways that non figure skating coaches can relate their current training regimens to figure skaters

This presentation focuses on maximizing the application of the weightlifting derivatives within the program design. Breaking down the movements to take advantage of the benefits each derivative provides will help coaches construct programs that optimize athletic development from general preparation to specific competition readiness. Each phase of training should be programmed with intent to optimize the long-term development of an athlete over the course of a season and throughout a career. If we skip steps within the progressions of the weightlifting movements, we are then also sacrificing the development of an athlete. Learning the advantages of each derivative allows a basic understanding of the weightlifting derivatives and their individual benefits.

This presentation will provide a comprehensive conceptual framework of low energy availability and its impact on athlete health, body composition, and sports performance. Additionally, we will address how relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) can be prevented by mitigating risks associated with low energy availability. The presentation will differentiate energy availability and energy balance, review the latest scientific findings, provide numerous physical and environmental risk factors, identify key physiological signs and symptoms, emphasize critical nutritional red flags, and offer nutrition interventions tailored for strength and conditioning professionals while remaining within their scope of practice.

In this learn by doing session, attendees will learn skills, shapes and drills to help incorporate acceleration and speed into any training/sport session.

• Understand the biomechanics of jumping and spinning in figure skating and how they impact performance
• Learn how strength and conditioning programs can target core power and rotational strength to enhance these skills
• Gain practical knowledge on designing off-ice training programs that improve jump height, spin speed, and control for figure skaters

This presentation provides insights and actionable strategies to help practitioners effectively support mature power athletes through this stage of their careers. Attendees will gain: A deeper understanding of the later stages of the long-term athlete development model; practical strategies to promote and sustain powerful performances; techniques to foster longevity in sport while balancing the demands of life outside training.