Dawn Wagner-Johnson 
  • Double Gold Medalist
  • National & International Figure Skating Choreographer & Coach- Ranked Level V
  • Principal Performer for the Ice Capades
  • Television Director and Producer
  • Creator of Elite Athletic Performance Manual and Workshops
  • High Performance Academy

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to lead and inspire athletes in reaching their full potential and excellence in their sport. We instill an elite mindset in athletes of all levels, using an innovative approach to educate, motivate, and acknowledge and overcome any obstacle or adversity they may face. By helping them to recognize their strengths, embrace challenge, and believe in themselves, we empower them to experience the true joy and love of their sport throughout their journey.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN?

How does Confidence Develop?

Confidence can develop from a willingness to take risks in front of people.

We need to inspire and encourage our athletes to have courage.

They need to have faith and believe in themselves.

Trial & error is necessary to develop a level of excellence under pressure. 

It is important to try new things and step out of your comfort zone. 

An athlete must believe in their capacity to learn and be resilient. 

Keep going until you meet your expectations. 

We get to choose how we feel about our performance. 

Making mistakes is a part of the process; through this process, you gain useful information and experience. 

Learning, practice, and working at your skills will give you competence. Confidence is a muscle you build through exertion. Competence creates confidence. 

Choose excitement and challenge yourself to create momentum and motivation towards your future. 

Confidence takes Practice!

“Feel the Fear & Do it Anyway!”

When you take action and put yourself out there, you allow yourself the opportunity to conquer your fears.

Think of all the things you are afraid of…

The emotions athletes fear the most are their own feelings of disappointment, shame, and humiliation.

Taking action, when you still feel fear, is a skill you can develop.

You can move past your fears and prove to yourself there is nothing to be afraid of… It just takes practice.

When you learn to embrace this and understand it, you will have the courage to feel the fear and do it anyway!

One of the most important things we can do is to list the things we are afraid of… then go down the list and ask yourself “is this fear holding me back?”

Fear is just a sensation in your body.

It will pass. 

Believe in your ability, your training, and yourself.

You’ve got this! Do it anyway!

Expert Advice

Adaptability is a "game-changer" when it comes to being your best!

That is what training your mind and body is all about.

Being adaptable is vital for excellence in your performance.


So what can you do to improve your adaptability?


10 Ways to Improve Adaptability


1. Try to change your attitude towards the unexpected and acknowledge advantages in every change. If, at first, it seems there aren’t any positive aspects, understand that there are opportunities everywhere.

2. Observe the environment carefully.

3. Improvise well. Think of 2-3 different ways the circumstance might unfold. 

4. Create a plan for all of them with a positive mindset.

5. Try to be flexible with small problems. Try a different approach when bigger problems arise. Accept uncertainty as an inevitable part of your sport.

6. Calmness- Have the ability to maintain a sensible arousal level.

7. Confidence - Believe in yourself regarding the challenge at hand.

8. Focus - The ability to focus on the task and push out distractions.

9. Courage- The ability to embrace challenges with a positive outlook.

10. Practice adaptability like a habit- Daily. Your ability to handle Competition Days will improve.