The Micheli Center

Join us for a two-day educational experience dedicated to advancing the care, performance, and well-being of figure skaters! Hosted by Boston Children’s Hospital, this event brings together top experts to help figure skaters perform with confidence on and off the ice.
Event Details:
📅 Dates: September 18–19, 2026
📍 Location: In-Person at The Skating Club of Boston (Norwood, MA)
🎟️ Attendance: Open to all (attend Day 1, Day 2, or both!)
🎤 Guest speakers: Mirai Nagasu, Simon Shnapir, and Ashley Wagner (decorated Team USA Olympians)

Program Schedule:
Day 1 (Sept 18): Healthcare & Performance Professionals
Focus: Evidence-based approaches to injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and athlete wellness.
Speakers: Leading experts in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and psychology.
Day 2 (Sept 19): Skaters, Coaches & Parents
Focus: Mental skills, nutrition, and well-rounded panel discussions tailored to skater development.
Speakers: Top nutritionists, mental performance coaches, and industry experts.

Registration link in bio.

Join the team! Find more information about the position and apply at http://bit.ly/4wipawa

The Micheli Center will be closed on Saturday, February 21.

Both locations of The Micheli Center will be closed on Monday, January 19.

Happy Holidays!

Don't miss out on our annual December promotion through - 10 % off all private training packages and 15% off all mental skills training packages! For details and package info, visit www.themichelicenter.com/promotions.

Visit, call, or email to grab the deal through Wednesday, December 31 at 3pm.
Waltham: 781-216-3715
Norwood: 781-216-0070
[email protected]

Fine print: All sales are final. Percentage saved is on packages only. All purchases must be made between Friday, November 28, 2025 at 8:00am through Wednesday, December 31, 2025 by 3:00pm.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lyle J. Micheli, MD, director emeritus of Boston Children’s Sports Medicine Division. Dr. Micheli was a beloved colleague and a transformative figure in pediatric medicine whose visionary work fundamentally changed how we care for young athletes.

Born into a family of immigrant coal miners in Illinois, Dr. Micheli earned a National Merit Scholarship to Harvard. In 1974, having served with distinction during Vietnam, he co-founded the nation's first sports medicine clinic dedicated exclusively to young athletes at Boston Children's, which ultimately became the Sports Medicine Division.

Through his leadership, Dr. Micheli effectively created the field of pediatric sports medicine. He saw what others had not yet recognized: that children and adolescents are not simply small adults and require specialized care for sports injuries.

A pioneer in dance medicine, he was the Boston Ballet's company physician for nearly 50 years. As finish line director for the Boston Marathon, he played an essential role in the trauma response following the 2013 marathon bombing. Dr. Micheli was also an athlete: he played rugby for decades and was inducted into the Rugby Hall of Fame.

Dr. Micheli’s legacy will endure in every young athlete who receives specialized, compassionate care, in every physician trained in pediatric sports medicine, and in The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention, which continues his life's work. Our hearts are with his family, friends, and the countless lives he touched throughout his remarkable career. The family indicates that a public service will follow in 2026. In lieu of flowers, they invite donations to The Micheli Center.

STARTS TODAY! Don't miss out on our annual December promotion - 10 % off all private training packages and 15% off all mental skills training packages! For details and package info, visit www.themichelicenter.com/promotions.

Snag the deal beginning Friday, November 28 at 8am through Wednesday, December 31 at 4pm.

Visit, call, or email to take advantage of our month-long promotion!
Waltham: 781-216-3715
Norwood: 781-216-0070
[email protected]

Fine print: All sales are final. Percentage saved is on packages only. All purchases must be made between Friday, November 28, 2025 at 8:00am through Wednesday, December 31, 2025 by 4:00pm.

Happy Thanksgiving from our homes to yours!

In our recent blog post, mental skills specialist Kelsey Roberts, MS, reminds us that while athletes spend countless hours training their bodies, the mind needs reps too 🧠✨. Confidence, resilience, and composure aren’t accidents — they’re skills.

Mental skills training helps you get curious (not judgmental), focus on the process, and handle setbacks with purpose. It’s not about removing the hard stuff; it’s about meeting it with trust in the tools you’ve built.

Kelsey and Amanda, our mental skills specialists, are ready to provide you with the tools to build confidence, navigate setbacks, and perform with purpose.👉 Read the full blog post, https://bit.ly/tmcmindset.

WATCH for our December promo which will offer *special* pricing for mental skills training packages!