Coach & Skater Relationship
Official Governing Body Rules & Etiquette
Upon choosing a coach, you are officially considered their student. To maintain a respectful and professional training environment, coaches must adhere to a strict code of professional ethics. U.S. Figure Skating and PSA etiquette and professionalism must be strictly followed by both the student and parent if you choose to change coaches or desire to add an additional coach to your training team. The mandatory professional etiquette is as follows:
Coach-Student Professional Ethics
Coach-Student Professional Ethics
Defining the Coaching Relationship
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Primary Coach Designation: Once you begin private lessons with Coach Annalisa, she is considered your only coach.
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Employing a Second Coach: If you wish to add a secondary coach to your training team for a specific discipline (such as choreography, spin technique, or power skating), you must follow the steps outlined at the bottom of this page before booking.
PSA Rules on Solicitation & Multiple Coaches
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What to Do: If another coach approaches you or offers you a lesson while you are actively taking private lessons with me, you are expected to inform them right away:
"I am currently taking private lessons from Coach Annalisa."
Switching Coaches or Exploring Other Options
Exploring Your Options ("Shopping Around")
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Prioritize the Right Fit: It is entirely normal and acceptable to look for a coach who best fits your skating style, goals, and personality.
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Transparency is Key: If you would like to experiment or take a trial lesson with other coaches, please establish this with Coach Annalisa first. Simply explain that you are looking for the right fit. Full honesty and transparency with both coaches are required to maintain a professional and positive environment at the rink.
タッカー・ザ・ニューフィー
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Speak to your coach about wanting to switch to another Coach and why (try to settle anything that you are unhappy with). It may be beneficial to add a coach to your team as opposed to switching altogether. If you both are unable to agree to new terms, then the Coach/Student relationship will end, however all payment due must be paid before being allowed to switch to a new coach.
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Contact the Coach you are looking to switch to. It is important to remain
on good terms with your previous coach and begin a new relationship with your
new Coach.
3. Always display sportsmanship and never talk badly about your previous Coach/Coaches/other skaters.