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25 Most Recent Figure Skating Videos Published by iCoachSkating

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  • BlazePods for Cognitive Load and Eye-Hand Coordination (Elizabeth Mullins)

    BlazePods for Cognitive Load and Eye-Hand Coordination (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Figure skating strength and conditioning expert Elizabeth Mullins shares how she uses BlazePods with her athletes to challenge eye-hand coordination. BlazePod is a training tool designed to improve hand-eye coordination through interactive drills that combine physical and cognitive challenges. It uses reactive lights to create engaging exercises that enhance athletes’ reaction times and decision-making skills during… …Continue reading →

  • Jump Landing Mechanics – Part 2 (Trevor Laak)

    Jump Landing Mechanics – Part 2 (Trevor Laak)

    Coach and jump specialist Trevor Laak continues a series of videos discussing jump landing mechanics, covering theoretical aspects of jump landings and practical exercises and movements. In Part 1 he introduced basic concepts and the need for a better understanding of this topic among coaches and skaters. In this video, he shares some demonstrations and drills to… …Continue reading →

  • Camel Spin Tips (Kim Ryan)

    Camel Spin Tips (Kim Ryan)

    Spin specialist Kim Ryan gives a camel spin lesson to a young skater. The skater can already do a basic camel spin, so the lesson focuses on ways she can improve the spin quickly and easily. We join the lesson already in progress as Kim is trying to get the skater to open her shoulders by… …Continue reading →

  • Power Skating Class – Part 2 (Lorie Charbonneau)

    Power Skating Class – Part 2 (Lorie Charbonneau)

    International coach Lorie Charbonneau continues to share some ideas for creating an effective and engaging power skating class. In Part 1 she showed how to use existing interval training workout music for a power skating class. In this short video she shares a simple idea for cooling down at the end of an on-ice power session.… …Continue reading →

  • Double and Triple Toe Loop Development – Part 2 (Debbie Warne-Jacobsen)

    Double and Triple Toe Loop Development – Part 2 (Debbie Warne-Jacobsen)

    National level coach Debbie Warne-Jacobsen continues a series of videos offering insights and exercises to improve toe loop technique for double and triple toe loop development. In Part 1 Debbie started with single toe drills with a guard in the axis hand. In this video, the focus shifts to the double toe. After the first double… …Continue reading →

  • Brackets – Part 2 (Amy Brolsma)

    Brackets – Part 2 (Amy Brolsma)

    Coach Amy Brolsma continues a series of videos on brackets. In Part 1 she introduced the fundamentals of position and balance and posture as well as two foot bracket turns. In this video she offers step by step advice for teaching brackets. She uses backward outside brackets for her demonstrations. Amy begins by having the skater… …Continue reading →

  • Jump Landings – Part 2 (Chris Conte)

    Jump Landings – Part 2 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues a short series of videos on important concepts and drills for developing jump landings. In Part 1 Chris introduced important foundational ideas and talked about single jump landings, including free leg placement and alignment over the landing hip. In this video, the focus shifts to landings for waltz… …Continue reading →

  • Axel Class – Higher Level Skaters: Part1 Waltz Jump Features

    Axel Class – Higher Level Skaters: Part1 Waltz Jump Features

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna begins an axel class for higher level skaters who can already do single axels and are working toward double axels. He begins by sharing a list of features of good waltz jumps in preparation for axel work. He notes that “if you have a poor quality waltz jump, you’re… …Continue reading →

  • Creating Faster Spins (Charyl Brusch)

    Creating Faster Spins (Charyl Brusch)

    Figure skating spin specialist Charyl Brusch shares ideas and insights about how to create faster spins. One method for helping skaters create more speed is getting them to “use their limbs a little bit more” and really focusing on having the outside arm (and leg on upright and sit) go around. This in combination with being… …Continue reading →

  • USFS Juvenile Skating Skills – Part 4, Cross Strokes (Kate Charbonneau)

    USFS Juvenile Skating Skills – Part 4, Cross Strokes (Kate Charbonneau)

    Coach and choreographer Kate Charbonneau continues her presentation on the USFS Bronze Skating Skills test (formerly USFS Juvenile Moves in the Field Test). In Part 1 she discussed Forward Crossover Power Circles and in Part 2 she offered insights about the second pattern, Stroking: Backward Power Circles. In Part 3 she discusses the Eight-Step Mohawk Sequence. In… …Continue reading →

  • Double Axel – Part 1 (Jackie Brenner)

    Double Axel – Part 1 (Jackie Brenner)

    National level coach Jackie Brenner shares insights and drills for double axel development. She begins by asking the skater to walk through a double axel. Notice that there is no ‘rotation’ in this walkthrough, as the skater instead focuses on specific positions and movements. To emphasize take-off edge pressure, Jackie has the skater “pulse” the edge… …Continue reading →

  • Hip Airplanes for Mobility and Strength (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Hip Airplanes for Mobility and Strength (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Figure skating strength and conditioning expert Elizabeth Mullins shares a couple more exercises intended to improve hip strength and mobility as well as balance. These exercises also strengthen the glutes and lower back. (See the previous video which offers related skills.) The first exercise starts in a position similar to a spiral with the standing leg… …Continue reading →

  • Another Sit to Up Camel (Kim Ryan)

    Another Sit to Up Camel (Kim Ryan)

    Spin specialist Kim Ryan continues a lesson with a skater on her sit to up camel. In the previous video, they worked almost entirely on improving the sit spin, the skater then worked on it alone, and now they are getting back together to work on the sit to up camel. After watching one, Kim notes… …Continue reading →

  • Double Axel Lesson Ideas – Part 1 (Audrey Weisiger)

    Double Axel Lesson Ideas – Part 1 (Audrey Weisiger)

    World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger gives a double axel lesson at a camp. We join the lesson already in progress, and Audrey has the skater attempting a double axel from a standstill. She describes the double axel as “a one-foot axel backspin all done in the air.” Audrey is trying to get the skater to… …Continue reading →

  • Jump Landing Mechanics – Part 1 (Trevor Laak)

    Jump Landing Mechanics – Part 1 (Trevor Laak)

    Coach and jump specialist Trevor Laak begins a series of videos discussing jump landing mechanics, covering theoretical aspects of jump landings and practical exercises and movements. He begins with a concept he calls “landing accuracy” which is the idea that the precision of landing movements has to improve when moving from singles to doubles to triples, and… …Continue reading →

  • Power Skating Class – Part 1 (Lorie Charbonneau)

    Power Skating Class – Part 1 (Lorie Charbonneau)

    International coach Lorie Charbonneau shares some ideas for creating an effective and engaging power skating class. In this video, she selects some interval training workout music off YouTube with a 20/20 split or 20 seconds of work (fast skating, sprinting) and 20 seconds of rest (gliding). The music she selects includes verbal countdowns and commands to… …Continue reading →

  • Double and Triple Toe Loop Development – Part 1 (Debbie Warne-Jacobsen)

    Double and Triple Toe Loop Development – Part 1 (Debbie Warne-Jacobsen)

    National level coach Debbie Warne-Jacobsen begins a series of videos offering insights and exercises to improve toe loop technique for double and triple toe loop development. Debbie begins with a series of 5 single toe loops in a row, having the skater focus on gliding through with the axis foot and jumping out with the axis… …Continue reading →

  • Brackets – Part 1 (Amy Brolsma)

    Brackets – Part 1 (Amy Brolsma)

    Coach Amy Brolsma begins a series of videos on brackets, noting that good posture is imperative. She shows an exercise of simply gliding on a circle on two feet while leaning into that circle. Notice her alignment and posture. She shows a basic forward to backward bracket on two feet from this exercise, describing the blade… …Continue reading →

  • Jump Landings – Part 1 (Chris Conte)

    Jump Landings – Part 1 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte begins a short series of videos on important concepts and drills for developing jump landings. This includes “organizing rotation to landing,” recognizing that good jump landings happen in the air and begin before the skater makes impact with the ice. Chris says, “A great landing happens in the air.”… …Continue reading →

  • Building Axels – Part 4: Axel Walkthroughs (Nick Perna)

    Building Axels – Part 4: Axel Walkthroughs (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna continues a seminar presentation on building axels. In Part 1 he began by describing and demonstrating aspects of good and bad waltz jumps and he began analyzing some waltz jump examples in the class. In Part 2 he continued analyzing waltz jumps, commenting on a variety of errors and… …Continue reading →

  • Centering Spins – Part 3 (Charyl Brusch)

    Centering Spins – Part 3 (Charyl Brusch)

    Figure skating spin specialist Charyl Brusch continues a multi-part series of videos on centering spins. In the Part 1 she explained the process she uses to teach centering, and she uses basically the same process for both beginners and more advanced skaters. In Part 2 she discussed factors that cause centering problems, and in this video… …Continue reading →

  • USFS Juvenile Skating Skills – Part 3, Eight-Step Mohawk Sequence (Kate Charbonneau)

    USFS Juvenile Skating Skills – Part 3, Eight-Step Mohawk Sequence (Kate Charbonneau)

    Coach and choreographer Kate Charbonneau continues her presentation on the USFS Bronze Skating Skills test (formerly USFS Juvenile Moves in the Field Test). In Part 1 she discussed Forward Crossover Power Circles and in Part 2 she offered insights about the second pattern, Stroking: Backward Power Circles. In this video she discusses the Eight-Step Mohawk Sequence. Kate… …Continue reading →

  • Flying Camel Suggestions (Jackie Brenner)

    Flying Camel Suggestions (Jackie Brenner)

    National level coach Jackie Brenner shares some ideas and suggestions for flying camel. She begins by noting that flying camel has become something of a forgotten spin since it is not considered a difficult entry in IJS competition, making other flying spin entries more attractive in terms of levels and points. But flying camel continues to… …Continue reading →

  • Double Toe Loop – Part 2 (Chris Conte)

    Double Toe Loop – Part 2 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues a group lesson covering drills and concepts for double toe loop development. In Part 1 he talked about some foundational concepts and exercises. In this video, Chris begins by progressing from the final exercise in the previous video to a single toe loop followed by a pirouette. Notice… …Continue reading →

  • Hip Mobility and Strengthening (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Hip Mobility and Strengthening (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Figure skating strength and conditioning expert Elizabeth Mullins shares a series of exercises on the floor intended to improve hip mobility and strength. She begins by explaining the difference between a 90/90 position and a shinbox position. The first exercise uses the 90/90 position with the front knee pressed into the floor, with the hands in… …Continue reading →

  • Centering Spins – Part 2 (Charyl Brusch)

    Centering Spins – Part 2 (Charyl Brusch)

    Figure skating spin specialist Charyl Brusch continues a multi-part series of videos on centering spins. In the previous video she explained the process she uses to teach centering, and she uses basically the same process for both beginners and more advanced skaters. In this video, she discusses factors that cause centering problems. She begins by showing… …Continue reading →

  • Building Axels – Part 3: New Axels (Nick Perna)

    Building Axels – Part 3: New Axels (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna continues a seminar class on building axels. In Part 1 he began by describing and demonstrating aspects of good and bad waltz jumps and began analyzing some waltz jump examples in the class. In Part 2 he continued analyzing waltz jumps, commenting on a variety of errors and corrections.… …Continue reading →

  • USFS Juvenile Skating Skills – Part 2, Stroking: Backward Power Circle (Kate Charbonneau)

    USFS Juvenile Skating Skills – Part 2, Stroking: Backward Power Circle (Kate Charbonneau)

    Coach and choreographer Kate Charbonneau continues her presentation on the USFS Bronze Skating Skills test (formerly USFS Juvenile Moves in the Field Test). In the previous video she discussed Forward Crossover Power Circles and in this video she offers insights about the second pattern, Stroking: Backward Power Circles. Before the skater runs the pattern, Kate asks… …Continue reading →

  • Change Edge Camel (Jackie Brenner)

    Change Edge Camel (Jackie Brenner)

    National level coach Jackie Brenner shares some tips for helping skaters get more comfortable with the transition from a basic forward camel to a change edge camel. She begins by noting that in a basic camel the skate is gliding backwards creating back inside circles. To get to the change edge camel, the skater does a… …Continue reading →

  • Some Sit Spin Tips (Kim Ryan)

    Some Sit Spin Tips (Kim Ryan)

    Spin specialist Kim Ryan works with a skater on her sit spin as part of a sit to up camel. This skater performs her basic sit spin entry as an upright spin, and then sits after she is spinning. This technique is less common, as most skaters enter a sit spin on a bent knee and… …Continue reading →

  • Audrey’s Story (Audrey Weisiger)

    Audrey’s Story (Audrey Weisiger)

    A number of years ago, World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger gave a presentation to coaches at a camp and she shared her skating and coaching journey. She begins by explaining to the coaches that even many non-elite skaters can benefit from learning about the approaches used by elite coaches because they may choose to be great… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Foot and Ankle Stability and Balance Tool (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Off-Ice Foot and Ankle Stability and Balance Tool (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Figure skating strength and conditioning expert Elizabeth Mullins shares a very helpful training aid for figure skaters. She begins by explaining how on the ice skaters have a very limited range of motion in the foot and ankle due to the “support” provided by the typical skating boot. She says, “Skaters rely on the boot to… …Continue reading →

  • Centering Spins – Part 1 (Charyl Brusch)

    Centering Spins – Part 1 (Charyl Brusch)

    Figure skating spin specialist Charyl Brusch begins a multi-part series of videos on centering spins. In this video she begins by explaining that she uses a “process” to teach centering, and she uses basically the same process for both beginners and more advanced skaters. She starts by drawing an entire circle on the ice, using a… …Continue reading →

  • USFS Juvenile Skating Skills – Part 1, Stroking: Forward Power Circle (Kate Charbonneau)

    USFS Juvenile Skating Skills – Part 1, Stroking: Forward Power Circle (Kate Charbonneau)

    Coach and choreographer Kate Charbonneau begins a presentation on the USFS Bronze Skating Skills test (formerly USFS Juvenile Moves in the Field Test). She takes a moment to name all the patterns in the test, and she explains that the demonstrating skater is about a month away from testing this level. The first pattern in… …Continue reading →

  • Building Axels – Part 2: More Waltz Jumps (Nick Perna)

    Building Axels – Part 2: More Waltz Jumps (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna continues a seminar class on building axels. In Part 1 he began by describing and demonstrating aspects of good and bad waltz jumps and began analyzing some waltz jump examples in the class. In this video he continues analyzing waltz jumps, commenting on a variety of errors and corrections.… …Continue reading →

  • Improving the Butterfly (Jackie Brenner)

    Improving the Butterfly (Jackie Brenner)

    National level coach Jackie Brenner offers some tips for improving the butterfly flying spin entry. Note that this video is not an instruction video for how to do a butterfly, but it provides some suggestions that will make a solid or even good butterfly great. Jackie begins by asking her 2 demonstrators what they think of… …Continue reading →

  • Double Toe Loop – Part 1 (Chris Conte)

    Double Toe Loop – Part 1 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte begins a group lesson covering drills and concepts for double toe loop development. He starts by showing a video of a typical “triangle position that we use in landings coming out to get a reach.” He is talking about the movement of the free leg on elite level jump… …Continue reading →

  • Combination Spin With Non-Basic Position – Fine Tuning (Kim Ryan)

    Combination Spin With Non-Basic Position – Fine Tuning (Kim Ryan)

    Spin specialist Kim Ryan finishes her lesson with a skater working on a combination spin that includes interesting transitions and a non-basic position with a flat back (see the previous video here). In this video, Kim offers helpful reminders about how to conserve spin speed and energy, and she offers tips for adding revolutions in each… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 8 Eye Hand Coordination (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 8 Eye Hand Coordination (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Figure skating strength and conditioning expert Elizabeth Mullins finishes 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 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, and Part 7. In this short… …Continue reading →

  • Back Sit Spin With a Core Twist (Charyl Brusch)

    Back Sit Spin With a Core Twist (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, camel spin, layback spin, back camel spin, back camel back sit combo, broken leg sit spin, bullet or sit front variation with entry tips, and pancake spin. In this video, Charyl and… …Continue reading →

  • Building Axels – Part 1: Waltz Jumps (Nick Perna)

    Building Axels – Part 1: Waltz Jumps (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna begins a seminar class on building axels, and in this video he starts with waltz jumps. He begins by explaining, “We need to have a good foundation on a waltz jump in order to have a good foundation for an axel, double axel, etc.” Jump height necessary for an… …Continue reading →

  • USFS Preliminary Skating Skills – Part 6, Alternating Backward Crossovers to Backward Outside Edges (Kate Charbonneau)

    USFS Preliminary Skating Skills – Part 6, Alternating Backward Crossovers to Backward Outside Edges (Kate Charbonneau)

    Coach and choreographer Kate Charbonneau finishes her presentation on the USFS Preliminary Skating Skills (Moves in the Field) Test. In Part 1 she discussed the Forward and Backward Crossovers and in Part 2 she covered the Consecutive Outside and Inside Spirals. In Part 3 she explained the Forward Power Three Turns and in Part 4 she… …Continue reading →

  • Biellmann Spin Tips (Jackie Brenner)

    Biellmann Spin Tips (Jackie Brenner)

    National level coach Jackie Brenner shares some helpful tips and insights for the Biellmann spin (upright spin variation). In previous videos of this series, Jackie covered basic spins and layback spins. In this video, Jackie begins by explaining a common error for the Beillmann spin which is not grabbing and gathering the free foot close to… …Continue reading →

  • Building Triple Salchow – Part 2 (Chris Conte)

    Building Triple Salchow – Part 2 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues a group lesson for skaters working on triple salchow. In Part 1 he introduced some concepts and drills and in this video the skaters try some “more than doubles.” Chris tells the skaters, “Take your double, bump it up a little higher, try to close the rotation, and… …Continue reading →

  • Combination Spin With Non-Basic Position (Kim Ryan)

    Combination Spin With Non-Basic Position (Kim Ryan)

    Spin specialist Kim Ryan continues working with a skater on a combination spin that includes interesting transitions and a non-basic position with a flat back (see the previous video here). The main purpose of this part of the lesson is to help the skater get more comfortable with the non-basic or intermediate position that resembles a… …Continue reading →

  • Cross Foot Drills and Spins (Nick Perna)

    Cross Foot Drills and Spins (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna shares a crossfoot drill and insights for good crossfoot spins. This video is a continuation of a presentation Nick where Nick shows drills for helping skaters feel where their body is “on axis” when rotating in the air on jumps, although the information in this video can stand on… …Continue reading →

  • Quads of Accomplishment Plus More Mindset (Audrey Weisiger)

    Quads of Accomplishment Plus More Mindset (Audrey Weisiger)

    At a camp for aspiring skaters, World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger shares more helpful insights on the mental aspects of training and competition. She begins by talking about her “Quads of Accomplishment” which is a way of thinking of the far reaching effects of accomplishing something important. She uses the example of a skater accomplishing… …Continue reading →

  • Pancake Spin (Charyl Brusch)

    Pancake 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, camel spin, layback spin, back camel spin, back camel back sit combo, broken leg sit spin, and bullet or sit front variation with entry tips. In this video, Charyl and the skater… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 7 The McGill Big 3 (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 7 The McGill Big 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 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6. In this video, Elizabeth shares… …Continue reading →

  • Split Jump (Robert Tebby)

    Split Jump (Robert Tebby)

    World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby explains the value of split jumps for flip and lutz development and shows how he teaches this relatively basic skill. He begins by discussing, “I don’t think a split jump is considered a jump anymore – it’s a decoration in your program. But a split jump is a really useful… …Continue reading →

  • USFS Preliminary Skating Skills – Part 5, Forward Circle Eight (Kate Charbonneau)

    USFS Preliminary Skating Skills – Part 5, Forward Circle Eight (Kate Charbonneau)

    Coach and choreographer Kate Charbonneau continues a presentation on the USFS Preliminary Skating Skills (Moves in the Field) Test. In Part 1 she discussed the Forward and Backward Crossovers and in Part 2 she covered the Consecutive Outside and Inside Spirals. In Part 3 she explained the Forward Power Three Turns and in Part 4… …Continue reading →

  • Forward Sit to Camel Transition (Kim Ryan)

    Forward Sit to Camel Transition (Kim Ryan)

    Spin specialist Kim Ryan works with a skater on the forward sit spin to camel spin transition. When done well, this transition remains balanced and spinning, with the free leg bending as it is brought up and back. This bending of the free leg helps keep the spin speed up while getting the free knee at… …Continue reading →

  • Layback Spin Tips and Ideas (Jackie Brenner)

    Layback Spin Tips and Ideas (Jackie Brenner)

    National level coach Jackie Brenner shares some tips and ideas for basic layback spins and variations. Jackie covered valuable spin basics in the previous video. She begins by having the skater do a “classical” layback spin. Jackie then addresses one of the most common issues with laybacks, “I would love to see her try to initiate… …Continue reading →

  • Building Triple Salchow – Part 1 (Chris Conte)

    Building Triple Salchow – Part 1 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte begins a group lesson for skaters working on triple salchow. Chris begins by showing a video of triple salchow with what he calls a “two-foot Russian take-off” which he describes as a backward gliding two-foot hockey lunge. He describes the mechanics of what’s going on in this jump and… …Continue reading →

  • More on Mindset and Success (Audrey Weisiger)

    More on Mindset and Success (Audrey Weisiger)

    At a camp for aspiring skaters, World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger shares more helpful insights on the mental aspects of training and competition. She begins by explaining, “Your (bed)room should be an environment of motivation and stimulation, positive thinking, what you need to do to get better. Nurturing.” Nick Perna then tells how ’84 Olympic… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 6 (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 6 (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 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5. In this video, Elizabeth continues with a… …Continue reading →

  • The Bullet and Spin Entry Advice (Charyl Brusch)

    The Bullet and Spin Entry Advice (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, camel spin, layback spin, back camel spin, back camel back sit combo, and broken leg sit spin. In this video, Charyl teaches the bullet or sit front variation and shares… …Continue reading →

  • USFS Preliminary Skating Skills – Part 4, Alternating Forward Three Turns (Kate Charbonneau)

    USFS Preliminary Skating Skills – Part 4, Alternating Forward Three Turns (Kate Charbonneau)

    Coach and choreographer Kate Charbonneau continues a presentation on the USFS Preliminary Skating Skills (Moves in the Field) Test. In Part 1 she discussed the Forward and Backward Crossovers and in Part 2 she covered the Consecutive Outside and Inside Spirals. In Part 3 she explained the Forward Power Three Turns and in this video… …Continue reading →

  • Observations Regarding Basic Spins (Jackie Brenner)

    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 scratch back scratch, sit change sit, camel change camel, a flying camel, and a layback. She then… …Continue reading →

  • Jump Air Position Insights and Drills (Nick Perna)

    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 (small circle) and has the skater wind up slightly with the arms and then release into a… …Continue reading →

  • Triple Jump Lesson – Part 3 (Chris Conte)

    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 lesson for triple axel.) In Part 2 they began working on the triple loop including attempts on… …Continue reading →

  • Improving a Combination Spin – Part 3 (Kim Ryan)

    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 and alternate upright spin position that follows the camel in the combination. In this video, the focus… …Continue reading →

  • Perspective, Mindset, Stages of Accomplishment (Audrey Weisiger)

    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 the World level in ladies and men in singles?” The correct answer was the USA but many… …Continue reading →

  • Broken Leg Sit Spin (Charyl Brusch)

    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 back camel back sit combo. In this video, Charyl teaches this skater a broken leg sit spin. She begins by explaining… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 5 (Elizabeth Mullins)

    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 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. In this video, Elizabeth begins working on a change… …Continue reading →

  • Triple Loop: Men vs. Ladies (Robert Tebby)

    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 even during single and double loop development since the concepts then carry over to triple/quad development. Due… …Continue reading →

  • USFS Junior Skating Skills – Part 3, Power Pulls (Kate Charbonneau)

    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 Part 2a she discussed the Forward and Backward Inside Rockers pattern. In this video she focuses on the Power… …Continue reading →

  • Single Axel in Preparation for the Double (Jackie Brenner)

    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 of the lesson.) In this video, Jackie is sharing valuable tips regarding single axel with the intention of helping this skater… …Continue reading →

  • Value of Backward Toe Drag Stops (Nick Perna)

    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 their toe picks. The drill starts by gliding backwards on two feet then stopping by “going up… …Continue reading →

  • Triple Jump Lesson – Part 2 (Chris Conte)

    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 lesson for triple axel.) In this video they are working on the triple loop. Chris has the… …Continue reading →

  • The Mental Side of Skating (Audrey Weisiger)

    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 skating sports psychologist Caroline Silby for many of these insights. Audrey begins by noting that we all… …Continue reading →

  • Back Camel to Back Sit Spin (Charyl Brusch)

    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 video, they work on back camel-sit-upright combination spin. Charyl explains that on the transition from back camel to back… …Continue reading →

  • Lutz Jump – Part 3: Double and Triple Lutz Strategies (Robert Tebby)

    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 he uses when learning the double lutz and triple lutz. Robert begins by noting that transitioning from the single… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 4 (Elizabeth Mullins)

    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 Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. In this video, Elizabeth shares just one new exercise, but this is… …Continue reading →

  • Double Toe Loop Lesson (Jackie Brenner)

    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 the skater performs a double toe loop from a forward inside three turn, Jackie talks a little about the… …Continue reading →

  • Flipper Foot Landing Concept (Nick Perna)

    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 lot.  He continues, “In a good proper landing a skater will do what they call the ‘eagle… …Continue reading →

  • USFS Junior Skating Skills – Part 2a, More Rocker Tips (Kate Charbonneau)

    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 the Forward and Backward Inside Rockers pattern. In this short video she shares two more helpful tips… …Continue reading →

  • Improving a Combination Spin – Part 2 (Kim Ryan)

    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 A-frame and suggested alternate spin that follows the camel in the combination. Kim begins by testing the… …Continue reading →

  • Triple Jump Lesson – Part 1 (Chris Conte)

    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 be necessary for the triples. (He had previously given this skater a harness lesson for triple axel.)… …Continue reading →

  • Fundamental Skating and Jumping Concepts (Tom Zakrajsek)

    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 sense their core and understand more clearly how the hips and shoulders work together or in opposition.… …Continue reading →

  • Back Camel Tips (Charyl Brusch)

    Back Camel Tips (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. In this video, Charyl tackles the back camel. She has the skater start at a standstill and she holds on so the skater rides the… …Continue reading →

  • Characteristics of Champions (Audrey Weisiger)

    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 could not fail?” The subheading on this slide is, “Greatness comes to those who develop a burning… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 3 (Elizabeth Mullins)

    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 Part 1 and Part 2. In this video, Elizabeth starts the class with “crossover to base position”… …Continue reading →

  • Double Loop and Double Salchow Lesson (Jackie Brenner)

    Double Loop and Double Salchow 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 of the lesson.) After the skater does a double loop, Jackie discusses the concept of jump skill performance level expectation at these different competitive levels.… …Continue reading →

  • USFS Junior Skating Skills – Part 2, Forward and Backward Inside Rockers (Kate Charbonneau)

    USFS Junior Skating Skills – Part 2, Forward and Backward Inside Rockers (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. In this video she discusses the Forward and Backward Inside Rockers and she begins by noting the importance of a consistent lobe size… …Continue reading →

  • Lutz Jump – Part 2: More Insights and Tips (Robert Tebby)

    Lutz Jump – Part 2: More Insights and Tips (Robert Tebby)

    World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby continues his presentation on the lutz. In Part 1 he shared many thoughts and some exercises for lutz development. He begins this video by describing an exercise he calls “jump the line” which consists of gliding backwards on two feet parallel to a line on the ice, then performing an… …Continue reading →

  • Running on the Ice (Nick Perna)

    Running on the Ice (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna discusses the reason to learn to run on the ice and shows how to do it properly. Nick explains that for skaters who are afraid of going fast on the ice and are particularly afraid of going fast into jumps, learning to run on the ice tends to reduce… …Continue reading →

  • Improving a Combination Spin – Part 1 (Kim Ryan)

    Improving a Combination Spin – Part 1 (Kim Ryan)

    Spin specialist Kim Ryan begins a spin lesson with a skater working on improving a combination spin. We begin by watching the skater’s combination spin before any changes. Kim then focuses on just the lunge entry into the camel. To get the call for the lunge entry to camel, “You’ve got to get the lunge really… …Continue reading →

  • More Axel and Double Axel Development – Part 3 (Chris Conte)

    More Axel and Double Axel Development – Part 3 (Chris Conte)

    International coach and jump specialist Chris Conte continues a series of videos focusing on development ideas for single, double, and triple axel. In Part 1 he focused on the single axel and some exercises and details to build a double axel. In Part 2 he worked with two skaters on double axel, using the pole harness to… …Continue reading →

  • Combined Flip and Lutz Exercise (Tom Zakrajsek)

    Combined Flip and Lutz Exercise (Tom Zakrajsek)

    World and Olympic coach Tom Zakrajsek explains an exercise that combines both the flip and lutz, where the focus is on rotational control and edge quality of the entrances. The basic exercise is simple in concept and uses a hockey line across the rink as an axis. The exercise consists of 3 consecutive forward outside three… …Continue reading →

  • Stories, Motivation, and Excuses (Audrey Weisiger)

    Stories, Motivation, and Excuses (Audrey Weisiger)

    World and Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger shares tons of insights about athlete development with aspiring athletes in a classroom setting at a camp a number of years ago. She starts the class by encouraging those not interested in “working hard and furthering themselves” to leave, and obviously nobody does. Instead it gets a laugh. Audrey then… …Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 2 (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 2 (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 Part 1 the goal was to warm up the athletes in the class and this video continues this theme, and Elizabeth again uses “marches” but this time with lateral steps (sideways). Notice… …Continue reading →

  • More Floating and Landing Position (Jackie Brenner)

    More Floating and Landing Position (Jackie Brenner)

    National level coach Jackie Brenner continues her discussion of floating the jumps and she also improves a skater’s landing position. In the previous video she discussed the basic concepts of floating jumps as a way to prepare for moving from single to double and double to triple (and triple to quad). Floating jumps like this is… …Continue reading →

  • USFS Junior Skating Skills – Part 1, Forward and Backward Outside Rockers (Kate Charbonneau)

    USFS Junior Skating Skills – Part 1, Forward and Backward Outside Rockers (Kate Charbonneau)

    Coach and choreographer Kate Charbonneau begins a series of videos on the USFS Junior Skating Skills (Moves in the Field) Test. In this video she introduces the Junior test and demonstrates and explains the first pattern, the Forward and Backward Outside Rockers. Kates uses a rocker pivot exercise to develop the necessary skill for the first… …Continue reading →

  • Lutz Jump – Part 1: Intro and Basics (Robert Tebby)

    Lutz Jump – Part 1: Intro and Basics (Robert Tebby)

    World and Olympic coach Robert Tebby begins a series of videos sharing insights and exercises for lutz development at all levels. He begins by noting that lutz coaching methods have changed over the years, as coaches have found better ways to teach the jump to help skaters learn it more efficiently (faster) and ensure proper execution… …Continue reading →

  • Rocker Counter Concept for Double Loop (Nick Perna)

    Rocker Counter Concept for Double Loop (Nick Perna)

    International coach and jump specialist Nick Perna continues discussing methods of getting quickly into rotation on jumps (“concept of rotation”). In previous videos he covered his “rocker cross stroke” concept for axel and double axel and salchow and toe loop. In this video, he introduces a similar concept for double loop (and flip and lutz). Because a loop… …Continue reading →

  • Layback Spin Improvements (Charyl Brusch)

    Layback Spin Improvements (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. In this video, Charyl is working on the layback spin. She begins by having the skater get more comfortable pushing the hips forward while hanging on to the… …Continue reading →

  • Off Ice Spin Class – Part 7, Camel Spin (Kim Ryan)

    Off Ice Spin Class – Part 7, Camel Spin (Kim Ryan)

    Spin specialist Kim Ryan continues a class on off-ice spin training. In Part 1 she explained and demonstrated in detail how to get started spinning off the ice in a repeatable and safe way. In Part 2 the class continued working on upright spins, advancing to forward and backward scratch spins with arm variations. In… …Continue reading →

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