25 Most Recent
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Observations Regarding Basic Spins (Jackie Brenner)
National level coach Jackie Brenner shares thoughts, insights, and observations about basic spins. She begins by explaining that she has her skaters do a set of basic spins every day as part of their warm up, and these include… Continue reading
Jump Air Position Insights and Drills (Nick Perna)
International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna explains and demonstrates a drill for helping skaters feel where their body is “on axis” when rotating in the air on a jump. He uses a hockey face-off spot on the ice… Continue reading
Triple Jump Lesson – Part 3 (Chris Conte)
International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues a jump lesson with one of his skaters, focusing on triples. In Part 1 they worked on triple salchow and triple toe loop. (He had previously given this skater a harness… Continue reading
Improving a Combination Spin – Part 3 (Kim Ryan)
Spin specialist Kim Ryan continues a spin lesson with a skater working on improving a combination spin. In Part 1 the focus was on the camel spin position and lunge entry. In Part 2 she focused on the A-frame… Continue reading
Perspective, Mindset, Stages of Accomplishment (Audrey Weisiger)
At a camp for aspiring skaters, World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger shares helpful insights on the mental aspects of training and competition. She begins by asking the group of skaters, “What country has the most gold medals at… Continue reading
Broken Leg Sit Spin (Charyl Brusch)
Figure skating spin specialist Charyl Brusch continues working with a skater on a variety of spins. In the previous videos the focus was on sit spin and camel spin and layback spin and back camel spin and… Continue reading
Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 5 (Elizabeth Mullins)
Figure skating strength and conditioning expert Elizabeth Mullins continues an off-ice class for figure skaters, focusing on athlete strength and mobility and coordination/balance. In this kind of class, the order of exercises is important so make sure to watch… Continue reading
Triple Loop: Men vs. Ladies (Robert Tebby)
World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby shares some thoughts and comments regarding loop jump development, and how there are important differences between how men typically execute the jump successfully compared to how ladies do it. These concepts are useful… Continue reading
USFS Junior Skating Skills – Part 3, Power Pulls (Kate Charbonneau)
Coach and choreographer Kate Charbonneau continues a series of videos on the USFS Junior Skating Skills (Moves in the Field) Test. In Part 1 she covered the Forward and Backward Outside Rockers pattern and in Part 2 and… Continue reading
Single Axel in Preparation for the Double (Jackie Brenner)
National level coach Jackie Brenner continues a lesson with a skater who is moving from the Preliminary level all the way to Intermediate competition level. (See Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3 and Part 4… Continue reading
Value of Backward Toe Drag Stops (Nick Perna)
International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna explains and demonstrates a drill he teaches fairly early on to all of his skaters. He notes that adult skaters often find this drill challenging because they are particularly uncomfortable being on… Continue reading
Triple Jump Lesson – Part 2 (Chris Conte)
International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues a jump lesson with one of his skaters, focusing on triples. In Part 1 they worked on triple salchow and triple toe loop. (He had previously given this skater a harness… Continue reading
The Mental Side of Skating (Audrey Weisiger)
At a camp for aspiring skaters, World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger offers insights about how athletes need to manage and control their thoughts to create the results they desire and achieve their goals. Shout out to well-known figure… Continue reading
Back Camel to Back Sit Spin (Charyl Brusch)
Figure skating spin specialist Charyl Brusch continues working with a skater on a variety of spins. In the previous videos the focus was on sit spin and camel spin and layback spin and back camel spin. In this… Continue reading
Lutz Jump – Part 3: Double and Triple Lutz Strategies (Robert Tebby)
World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby continues his presentation on the lutz. In Part 1 and Part 2 he shared many thoughts and some exercises for single lutz development. In this video he talks about the development process… Continue reading
Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 4 (Elizabeth Mullins)
Figure skating strength and conditioning expert Elizabeth Mullins continues an off-ice class for figure skaters, focusing on athlete strength and mobility and coordination/balance. In this kind of class, the order of exercises is important so make sure to watch… Continue reading
Double Toe Loop Lesson (Jackie Brenner)
National level coach Jackie Brenner continues a lesson with a skater who is moving from the Preliminary level all the way to Intermediate competition level. (See Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3 of the lesson.) After… Continue reading
Flipper Foot Landing Concept (Nick Perna)
International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna shares an important insight about jump landings, especially landings of triple and quad jumps. He calls this concept the “flipper foot” and he notes that you don’t hear it talked about a… Continue reading
USFS Junior Skating Skills – Part 2a, More Rocker Tips (Kate Charbonneau)
Coach and choreographer Kate Charbonneau continues a series of videos on the USFS Junior Skating Skills (Moves in the Field) Test. In Part 1 she covered the Forward and Backward Outside Rockers pattern and in Part 2 she introduced… Continue reading
Improving a Combination Spin – Part 2 (Kim Ryan)
Spin specialist Kim Ryan continues a spin lesson with a skater working on improving a combination spin. In Part 1 the focus was on the camel spin position and lunge entry. This part of the lesson focuses on the… Continue reading
Triple Jump Lesson – Part 1 (Chris Conte)
International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte begins a jump lesson with one of his skaters, focusing on triples. He has the skater do a double axel just to get the feeling of air position and landing which will… Continue reading
Fundamental Skating and Jumping Concepts (Tom Zakrajsek)
World and Olympic coach Tom Zakrajsek discusses helpful and important concepts that rarely get discussed by coaches. He begins by discussing body awareness by thinking about the belly button and spine. This is a fantastic way for skaters to… Continue reading
Characteristics of Champions (Audrey Weisiger)
At a camp for aspiring skaters, World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger discusses what it takes to be an Olympian. She begins by sharing a slide that says, “What would you be willing to do if you knew you… Continue reading
Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 3 (Elizabeth Mullins)
Figure skating strength and conditioning expert Elizabeth Mullins continues an off-ice class for figure skaters, focusing on athlete strength and mobility and coordination/balance. In this kind of class, the order of exercises is important so make sure to watch… Continue reading


























