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Beyond the Ice

The Hayden Synchro
Advantage.

Excellence on the Ice. Leadership Beyond It.

The achievements on the ice tell one part of our story. The people who emerge from the experience tell another.

At Hayden Synchro, athletes develop the confidence to face challenges, the discipline to pursue ambitious goals, and the character to make a difference in the lives of others.

The lessons learned here don’t end when the music stops. They become strengths for life.

More than a sport

Every Skater Matters.
Every Contribution Counts.

In synchronized skating, individual excellence is only the beginning. Success depends on trust, preparation, shared responsibility, and the ability to work together toward something greater than any one person.

Every skater has a role. Every movement matters. Every teammate depends on the commitment of those around them.

At Hayden Synchro, athletes learn to balance personal ambition with collective success. They discover when to lead, when to listen, and how to make the people around them better.

These lessons help shape exceptional people.

A Hayden Synchro team in blue dresses huddled together on the ice at the 2026 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships

The skills that stay with you

Built Through Experience.
Carried Into Life.

The qualities that make an exceptional synchronized skater are many of the same qualities that define successful professionals, trusted colleagues, and effective leaders.

  • 01 · Connection

    Teamwork & Trust

    Stronger Together.

    Skaters learn to communicate, respect different perspectives, support teammates, and recognize that shared success depends on everyone.

  • 02 · Commitment

    Discipline & Accountability

    Commitment in Action.

    Years of training build preparation, dependability, time management, and responsibility for both individual effort and team results.

  • 03 · Perseverance

    Resilience & Adaptability

    Strength Through Adversity.

    Setbacks become opportunities to respond, adjust, recover, and move forward with determination and purpose.

  • 04 · Progress

    Confidence & Growth

    The Courage to Keep Improving.

    Through feedback, new challenges, and steady progress, athletes discover what they are capable of achieving.

  • 05 · Character

    Leadership & Integrity

    Lead by Example.

    Leadership is expressed through actions: encouraging others, upholding standards, and contributing to something greater than oneself.

A Star Mates skater stretches at the barre with a teammate during off-ice training, as others warm up behind them
Excellence begins long before the spotlight.Discipline, dedication, and persistence become habits that shape success far beyond the ice.

The professional advantage

Prepared to Contribute.
Ready to Lead.

Employers seek people who collaborate, solve problems, adapt to change, accept feedback, and deliver results under pressure.

For Hayden Synchro athletes, these aren’t simply qualities listed on a résumé. They are skills developed through years of shared commitment and experience.

They understand that preparation affects others, accountability builds trust, and meaningful leadership begins with integrity and respect.

What begins as a commitment to teammates becomes a foundation for life and work.

Teammates lifting a skater high above the ice in a group lift, her skate pointing to the ceiling
Leadership isn’t always about being on top. It’s about lifting others.Trust, accountability, and teamwork turn individual strengths into collective success.

From the Ice to the Workplace

The qualities that build exceptional teammates also build exceptional professionals.

Our alumni. Our legacy.

Different Paths.
A Shared Foundation.

The Hayden Synchro journey doesn’t end with a final competition. Our alumni have entered a remarkable range of professions, carrying the lessons of teamwork, discipline, resilience, and leadership into the lives they build.

Explore the professional paths of Hayden Synchro alumni. Select a field to view the careers within it.

01 · Career fieldBusiness
  • Business Consultant
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Chief of Staff
  • Chief of Strategy & Business Development
  • Director of Global Client Communication
  • Event Manager
  • Financial Advisor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Consultant
  • Funeral Director
  • Human Resource Officer
  • Lawyer
  • Office Manager
  • Product Developer
  • Project Manager
  • Talent Acquisitions Specialist
02 · Career fieldHealthcare
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
  • Clinical Trial Medical Technician
  • Counselor
  • Dentist
  • Healthcare Consultant
  • Nurse
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physician
  • Physician Assistant
  • Social Worker
  • Speech and Language Pathologist
  • Surgeon
03 · Career fieldScience & Technology
  • Air Traffic Control Specialist
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Medical Researcher
  • Research Associate
  • Senior Manager of IT
  • Software Engineer
04 · Career fieldContinuing in the Sport
  • Team Coach
  • Choreographer
  • Team Assistant Coach
  • Specialty Coach
  • USFS Judge
  • USFS Technical Specialist
  • ISU Judge
05 · Career fieldEducation
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • School Principal
  • Teaching Assistant
06 · Career fieldArts
  • Cinematographer
  • Home Stager
  • Photographer

No single career defines success. What connects these paths is the foundation built through years of working, learning, and growing together.

“Our legacy is measured not only by the championships we have won, but by the lives our athletes go on to lead.”
Gail Hanson-Mayer, President, Hayden Synchro

The legacy that matters

More than a list of careers.

Hayden Synchro’s impact also lives in families, friendships, community involvement, mentoring, and the next generation of athletes.

A community that lasts

The Season Ends.
The Connections Remain.

The shared experiences of synchronized skating create more than memories. Teammates become lifelong friends. Coaches become mentors. Families become part of a community connected across generations.

The relationships and sense of belonging continue long after an athlete’s competitive years.

The Hayden Synchro Alumni Association is bringing those generations together: reconnecting former teammates, sharing memories, and creating new ones.

Hayden Synchro skaters and their coach smiling together on a team outing, lined up along a rainbow tunnel

The next generation

Their Future
Starts Here.

We develop athletes. We build character. We inspire future leaders.

Every athlete begins with a first step onto the ice. What follows is an opportunity to discover strengths, build confidence, form lasting friendships, and develop skills that will serve them throughout their lives.

At Hayden Synchro, we are proud of the champions we develop, and equally proud of the people they become.