A Champ is as a Champ Does (or coaches!)

Episode 5 Kaisa Arrateig of The Rockettes on The Wright Source

This week, The Wright Source podcast is thrilled to present a conversation with coach of Finland's super star team the Helsinki Rockettes, Kaisa Arrateig. The three-time World Synchronized skating champions Helsinki Rockettes have won an additional four World medals and are synonymous with synchronized skating at the highest level. The coaching helm is held by Kaisa Arrateig, whose entertaining podcast was recorded in the busy lobby of the World Championships in Helsinki.We hear from Kaisa and learn about her coaching philosophy. We also learn a bit more about her personal story and her rise to the highest level on Synchro Skating's international stage. Stay tuned to a fun and informative not to mention inspiring conversation. The Wright Source podcast is proudly presented by Dress Wright, your one-stop Synchro Skating Shop! Make sure to check out the website: www.dresswright.com.

A Champ is as a Champ Does (or coaches!)

This week, The Wright Source podcast is delighted to present a conversation with Meraki coach MK MacDougall. As a coach, she has regional and national champions to her credit as well as a bronze medal for Winterfest for a pre-novice team. However, MK's experience as a skater is another highlight. As a quadruple gold medallist, MK's accomplishments didn't end there. As a long-standing member of black ice for 15 years, MK earned national titles, international and world medals and a lifetime's worth of criss-crossing the world as a competitor and demonstrator of synchro skating. In this entertaining conversation, you get the chance to hear what it's like to be behind the scenes as an athlete and then out front beside the boards as a coach. The Wright Source podcast is proudly presented by Dress Wright, your one-stop Synchro Skating Shop! Make sure to check out the website: www.dresswright.com.

Podcast 3 - The Wright Source- Josh Babb

Skating Synchro is one thing, but coaching synchro requires a combination of every kind of life skill. Former Canadian national junior ice dance champion Josh Babb has been involved in synchronized skating at the highest level. Josh Babb is the Director of Synchronized Skating for Skyliners synchronized skating teams. He is the head coach for the senior, junior, and intermediate teams. Josh joined the Skyliners in 2003, and has coached the junior team to six national medals, and the senior team to three national medals. In this fun, personal and informative podcast, Pj and Josh talk about old times and what’s on the horizon for this fast-growing sport. This is a conversation that could only have happened between old friends. If you want more information about Josh Babb and the Skyliners , follow here on Twitter @skylinersSSt, on Instagram @SkylinersSST The Wright Source podcast is proudly presented by Dress Wright Synchro, your one-stop Synchro Skating Shop! Make sure to check out the website: www.dresswright.com

Richard Seljiger – A Synchronized Skating Photographer

Ever wondered how someone photographing a synchronized skating team is able to get all of those cool images? I did too. I turned to Richard Seijger who, along with wife Patricia, is responsible for the fabulous Synchrophoto.eu website and Synchronice magazine publication. If you are looking for a feast for the eyes this is the place to turn to! In this fascinating conversation, we cover not only Richard’s love for the sport, but some of the technical aspects associated with photographing all of the action. Well worth the listen!

The Wright Source - Lisa Miadovnik

Lisa Miadovnik and One Team Movement – A Conversation about Uniting Synchro Skating & Skaters @skatingpj (Pj Kwong) talks to OneTeamMVMT (www.oneteammvmt.com) founder Lisa Miadovnik about today's synchro skating landscape and the possibilities of the sport gaining entry into the Olympic Games. Standing on the ice as I did as a coach for 25 + years, I would look at all of the young faces and wonder to myself where they would end up as adults. Lisa Miadovnik was one of those young faces. As the leader and founder of OneTeamMVMT, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and uniting Synchronized skating teams and skaters throughout the skating world, Lisa Miadovnik has turned her one-time hobby into a way of life. Impressive. Synchronized skating is the newest and fastest-growing of the skating disciplines and many feel it is just a matter of time before synchronized skating is made part of the Olympic program. I wanted to talk to Lisa because of her passion and dedication to making this movement all about the skaters. This interview was recorded at the ISU World Junior Synchronized Skating Championships in Mississauga, Canada in March of 2017. If you want more information about Lisa or OneTeamMVMT, follow here on Twitter @OTMvmt, on Instagram @oneteammvmt and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneTeamMVMT/ The Wright Source podcast is proudly presented by Dress Wright, your one-stop Synchro Skating Shop! Make sure to check out the website: www.dresswright.com