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The Woodstock Skating Club is fortunate to have retained a high caliber of dedicated professionals who, in addition to club work, offer private lessons. The Club does not participate in your selection of a professional for your skater.
Tips for Consideration
1. Talk to the pros.You are making a decision for your skater’s needs. Therefore, take the time to introduce yourself, advise them that you areconsidering private lessons, and inquire as to whether the pro is accepting students. Talk to skating parents for added information if desired.
2. Watch the pros. Check our how they conduct themselves and how they interact with the other skaters.
3. Are they qualified? The Club should have a resume of each coach on staff or under contract and can be available for the asking.
4. Fees. Fees for service vary so feel free to ask the coach what they charge.
5. Group Lessons. For younger skaters, you may wish to ask whether the pro is taking on small group lessons.
REMEMBER....IT’S YOUR DECISION.
Parents should expect their children’s coaches to:
· be safety conscious.
· be properly trained in the art of coaching
· make the sport enjoyable for their children
· treat each child as an individual.
Parents should not expect their children’s coaches to:
· be babysitters.
· push children unreasonably.
· make a star athlete out of their child, unless the child is exceptionally talented.
· force a non-competitive child into competition.
NOTE: If you have any concerns or suggestions regarding the coaches on staff or under contract, please put them in writing, sign it, address it to the Pro Liaison and hand it in to the office. We can’t address issues if we’re not aware of them.
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