Happy New Year, and welcome to Episode 20 of Coffee with Kelsey!

This episode is the natural continuation of Episode 19, where we reflected on the lessons, challenges, and wins of the past year. Now it’s time to turn that reflection into clarity, structure, and action for 2026.

In this episode, I walk dancers and parents through how to:

• Close out the previous year with intention

• Set process-focused goals (not outcome-based ones like “winning”)

• Organize the year in a way that supports consistency and confidence

• Build weekly structure that actually leads to improvement

• Stay mentally grounded and motivated throughout the season

This is not about chasing medals — it’s about building habits, skills, and systems that create long-term success in DanceSport.

To support this episode, I’ve created a free Episode 20 Companion Worksheet designed to help you map out your goals, monthly focus, and weekly structure in a clear, manageable way.

You can download the worksheet here:
👉 www.BallroomDanceCoach.com

Use it while listening or revisit it throughout the year to stay aligned and organized.

I also offer goal-setting consultations for dancers and parents. These sessions help you:

• Clarify realistic, process-based goals

• Build a plan that fits your schedule and training level

• Create accountability and structure for the year ahead

Consultations are available via Zoom or in person in Pittsburgh.
Learn more and schedule at: ballroomdancecoach.com

Whether you’re a competitive dancer, a parent supporting a young athlete, or someone starting fresh in 2026, this episode is here to help you move forward with focus, intention, and confidence.

Thanks for spending part of your new year with me — let’s make 2026 a year of growth. ☕💪

☕️ COFFEE WITH KELSEY — Setting Goals for 2026

Ready to make 2026 your strongest, most focused year yet? In this episode, seven-time award-winning ballroom coach Kelsey Kizina breaks down how to set real, actionable goals—not vague resolutions that fade by February.

Whether you’re a dancer, a parent, or someone looking to build structure and momentum, you’ll learn:

• Why most goals fail (and how to fix it)

• How to honestly assess your current strengths, habits, and challenges

• The three types of goals every dancer needs

• How parents can support without controlling

• Step-by-step strategies to turn goals into action

• Your 2026 mindset shift for consistency, focus, and growth

Plus, Kelsey introduces Year-End Mini Sessions—30-minute one-on-one goal-setting consultations to help you map out a crystal-clear 2026 plan. Spots are limited!

🎯 Take action now: ballroomdancecoach.com

Start 2026 with clarity, confidence, and momentum. Your strongest year yet begins here.

☕️ Coffee with Kelsey — Episode 18: Chasing Perfect vs. Becoming Excellent

🎙️ Hosted by, Kelsey Kizina — 7-Time Award-Winning Professional Ballroom Coach
🎯 Topic: Breaking free from perfectionism and learning to train for excellence instead.

In this episode, I’m diving deep into one of the biggest challenges I see in dancers, parents, and even fellow professionals — perfectionism.

I’m talking about what perfectionism really is (and what it’s not), how it hides behind the idea of “discipline,” and how it quietly holds so many dancers back from growing, enjoying, and performing at their best.

I also share a personal story from my own professional journey — a time when I let perfectionism take over, and how it nearly cost me my love for the sport. It was a turning point that completely changed how I approach training, coaching, and mindset — and I want to help you make that same shift.

Whether you’re a young dancer pushing for progress, a parent trying to support your child, or a coach balancing high standards with compassion, this episode will help you trade pressure for purpose and fear for focus.

If this episode speaks to you, and you’re ready to start breaking free from perfectionism and building real, sustainable growth — I’d love to work with you.

I offer private coaching for all ages — from beginners just starting their journey to advanced competitors looking to sharpen their edge. We’ll focus on mindset, performance, and the technical details that make your dancing strong, confident, and consistent.

👉 You can learn more or book your next session at www.ballroomdancecoach.com

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If this episode resonates with you, I’d love for you to leave a quick review — it helps more dancers and parents find this community and these conversations.

Thanks for listening, and remember — excellence isn’t about being flawless. It’s about showing up, learning, and growing forward every single day.