“Having a dream, try to do each day at least a little effort approximating you to it and never stop believing “
Each contribution is very appreciated and brings Laura one step closer to her skating dream!
During the winter season I skate by several Ice rinks – usually in the North Holland.
My current home club I skate with and represent at the local Dutch competitions is KVH – I systematically train with Esperanza Cuenca, Priscilla van Sermond Nikki Davison and Sylvia Holtes, but my Head coach Anastassia Kozhaeva is located in Poland and I train with her at least 4 times per week via online classes. I also try to make it maximum possible to physically train with her in Poland during my school vacations. Anastassia Kozhaeva is going to accompany me at the highest International level and prepare to the ISU competitions as the Brazilian athlete in agreement with the Brazilian Ice Sports Federation CBDG.
I am also happy to train ‘ad hoc’ with other available coaches nearby – to be able to make it maximum possible skating hours per week. My constant work on steps and skating skills I owe a lot to Ashley Foy Tervoort and I would love to have more opportunities to work with her more often.
Next to commuting challenges, I have to combine TopSport with the college studies, which requires from me a very strict daily regime.
My Supporters:
Schools that are Topsport Talentscholen (TTS, formerly LOOT schools) are officially allowed to accommodate athletes with the TopSport Talent status officially recognized by NOC*NSF – offering the flexibility and special arrangements to enable combining ToSport with studies. Oscar Romero is one of Tabor College’s locations that holds the TTS designation.
I have a specially assigned TopSport coordinator (in my case Gaby Kessen) who attentively helps me to adjust the school rooster on weekly basis and manages all my exemptions in regard to classes or exams attendance. Besides, my school offers a GYM and other perfectly equipped training rooms which I can use ‘in between’ the classes – not leaving the school. I would not make it without this amazing support!
Talent United is a foundation / network based in West Friesland whose mission is to help young regional sport talents (ages 14-21) progress toward higher performance levels.
Athletes affiliated with Talent United may get access to support from in-house or affiliated experts such as a sport psychologist, physiotherapist, osteopath, nutritionist, strength & conditioning coaches, and others. I was recommended to Talent United by one of the first experts to join this volunatry organization Anne Kuilboer who is a great Osteopath helping me to prevent injuries.