FREE ISI Connect Virtual Training Sessions
for Arena Managers, Owners, Operators, Skating Directors & Coaches
Get ready to learn, engage and connect via our FREE ISI Connect Virtual Training sessions via Zoom Webinar beginning in August.
These live, one-hour sessions, led by knowledgeable industry experts, are designed for arena managers, owners, and operators as well as skating directors and coaches. With just a small investment of your time, you’ll gain a wealth of information that sets you up for long-term success at what you do “on the daily.” Take advantage of this ISI member-only perk!
Hiring a Quality Coaching Staff – tailored to Skating Directors / Managers
Monday, Sept. 11
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- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (EDT)
- Noon to 1 p.m. (CDT)
- 11 a.m. to Noon (MST)
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (PDT)
Learn how to hire a top-notch coaching staff — which traits and qualifications to look for in candidates — and the various ways you can foster an environment that keeps turnover low and inspires coaches to continue motivating their students to be their best selves — both on and off the ice.
Panelists include Mandy Whitacre, recreation supervisor-figure skating, City of St. Peters; Randy Winship, general manager, Pasadena Ice Skating Center; B-j Shue Chapman, skating programs manager, Orlando Ice Den; and Janice Teodoro-Forbes, recreation coordinator/figure skating, Sprinker Recreation Center
Hiring Quality Rink Staff — tailored to Managers/Owners/Operators
Wednesday, Aug. 9
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- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (EDT)
- Noon to 1 p.m. (CDT)
- 11 a.m. to Noon (MST)
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (PDT)
Panelists will provide critical information on how to obtain quality candidates, improve your onboarding process for new hires and develop successful employee retention strategies. With a little preparation, you can attract, motivate and retain workers for the successful operation of your business.
Panelists include Paige Scott, general manager, Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center; Bill Dobbs, general manager, ice & sports operations, South Suburban Sports Center; Pete Carlson, director of ice arena operations and programming, NSC SuperRink; and Kevin McCormack, president, Emerald Sports Management.
Ready, Set, Skate! — tailored to skating directors and coaches
Wednesday, Aug. 16
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- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (EDT)
- Noon to 1 p.m. (CDT)
- 11 a.m. to Noon (MDT)
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (PDT)
Quality beginner skates can help a skater master skating skills more quickly and progress faster. Join Dan Riegelman and Elizabeth Thornton from Riedell Skates for a virtual session on general boot and blade education, proper skate care, resources to help parents select quality skating equipment and more.
Panelists include Dan Riegelman, Riedell vice president; and Elizabeth Thornton, Riedell sales and marketing director
New “Bells & Whistles” that Make Resurfacing Easy & Efficient — tailored to Managers/Owners/Operators
Wednesday, Aug. 23
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- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (EDT)
- Noon to 1 p.m. (CDT)
- 11 a.m. to Noon (MST)
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (PDT)
Discover the new high-tech features that not only make Zamboni ice resurfacers easier and safer to operate but also provide an efficient way to maintain a high-quality surface, while also enjoying significant savings in energy, water and time.
Panelists include Zamboni Regional Sales Manager Doug Peters
Join Cindra Kamphoff for this FREE virtual training for ISI members!
Spend an hour engaging with Kamphoff and industry colleagues while learning about the following topics:
Thursday June 15, Noon- 1pm (CDT)
Mental Training and Peak Performance for Your Athletes – How to help your athletes develop the skills and strategies that lead to peak performance consistently. Topics covered include dealing with mistakes, thinking like the world’s best, staying motivated, and understanding yourself to perform at your best consistently.
Tuesday June 27, Noon-1 p.m. (CDT)
Beyond Grit: 10 Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge – Kamphoff will share the 10 practices of high performers and how they apply to workplace culture. You will learn tangible strategies you can use immediately to help you lead intentionally and get more out of others.
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Kamphoff, author of “Beyond Grit, Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High-Performance Edge,” is chief executive officer of Mentally Strong Consulting and the founder and director at The Center for Sport and Performance Psychology. A certified mental performance coach and consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, she has worked alongside corporate executives, professional athletes and championship teams, including the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings and USA Track & Field. She is host of the top-rated High Performance Mindset Podcast and a professor at Minnesota State University, where she directs the Sport and Exercise Psychology graduate program.