"I analyzed. I experimented. I solidified my technique and made new discoveries. By thinking deeply about turning in good performances and putting my knowledge to work, I can now impress and entertain with greater confidence. I know what I am doing.

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"Keep it for more than just a souvenir, though. Study it. It will get you thinking. Ask me any questions that arisem or express your agreement or disagreement. I can totally take it and need it! I want to defend my method or, indeed, where necessary, change it! Visit  AllExperts.com to pose your questions to me and share them with other readers, or send me an e-mail directly. In the meantime, it's my hope that GARY BEACOM'S VADE MECUM will lead you further down the path to athletic success!" - Gary Beacom

GARY BEACOM'S VADE MECUM covers a wide range of figure-skating-related subjects including training, creativity and performance, nutrition, equipment, music, judging and coaching. From Axels to cyanobacteria,from tripleability to painkillers, from  mom and dad to the colour of your boots, expect inspiration and surprises on every page.