Jeremy Allen is a National and International coach who teaches in the Greater Chicago area. He’s been coaching since 2003, and became a full-time figure skating coach in 2005. On the world stage, he has coached skaters to the ISU Championship level.
Although he is a primary/head coach, Jeremy is also a renown jump specialist and pole harness coach, having helped skaters such as Jason Brown, John Coughlin, and Danny O’Shea on their rise to prominence and success. He is perhaps best known today as 2018 U.S. National Champion Bradie Tennell’s technical coach. As a major career highlight, Jeremy accompanied Bradie at the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Jeremy is the 2001 US Junior Pairs Champion (with partner Deborah Blinder), and went on to finish 5th at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships that year. He competed as a member of the US International Figure Skating Team in pairs at both the Junior and Senior levels. He retired from competitive skating in 2005.
Jeremy is a true student of the sport, studying video and teaching techniques from skaters and coaches from all over the world. His interests in cutting edge jump technique and teaching methods make him a coach to keep an eye on. We are very lucky to have Jeremy as a presenter at iCoachSkating and we hope you appreciate the insights he shares in his videos here.
Most recent videos at the top…
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Arms Up Over the Head for Jumps (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen teaches and demonstrates how to jump with the arms up over the head. This is a follow-up and clarification video to Jeremy’s very first video on iCoachSkating which you should also watch to see a skater demonstrating the technique. Jeremy teaches skaters to grab the axis wrist with […] Continue reading →
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Euler Demonstrations and Insights (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen demonstrates the two primary ways of performing an Euler and he discusses the differences as well as insights about under-rotations. He begins by noting that an Euler is also called a half loop. It takes off from the axis foot and lands backward on the non-axis foot. Jeremy […] Continue reading →
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Insights About Cheated Jump Landings (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen discusses cheated jump landings, including causes and solutions as well as thoughts about the “benefits” of initially learning jumps with cheated landings. He begins with the attention grabbing statement, “Special news flash! Cheating is OK… Sometimes.” He goes on to explain that skaters learning a new multi-rotation jump […] Continue reading →
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Axel Insights and Drills – Part 5 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen continues a multi-part series on the axel, with an emphasis on the importance of edge pressure and how to generate it. In Part 1 he discussed the take-off and the need for edge pressure, and he showed a number of exercises to help a skater generate this edge […] Continue reading →
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Axel Insights and Drills – Part 4 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen continues a multi-part series on the axel, with an emphasis on the importance of edge pressure and how to generate it. In Part 1 he discussed the take-off and the need for edge pressure, and he showed a number of exercises to help a skater generate this edge […] Continue reading →
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Axel Insights and Drills – Part 3 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen continues a multi-part series on the axel, with an emphasis on the importance of edge pressure and how to generate it. In Part 1 he discussed the take-off and the need for edge pressure, and he showed a number of exercises to help a skater generate this edge […] Continue reading →
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Axel Insights and Drills – Part 2 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen continues a multi-part series on the axel, with an emphasis on the importance of edge pressure and how to generate it. In Part 1 he discussed the take-off and the need for edge pressure, and he showed a number of exercises to help a skater generate this edge […] Continue reading →
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Axel Insights and Drills – Part 1 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen begins a multi-part series on the axel, with an emphasis on the importance of edge pressure and how to generate it. He begins by comparing the axel take-off to jumping on a trampoline, with edge pressure creating the necessary potential energy to climb into the air. Having “exceptional […] Continue reading →
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Fixing Flip Jump Edge (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen discusses the potential edge change issue with the flip jump, and how to fix it. Historically, edge change has been more concerning with the lutz jump (and it continues to be), but as more and more skaters do the lutz correctly, more seem to struggle with the flip. […] Continue reading →
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Split Lutz vs H-Position Lutz (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen compares split lutz and h-position lutz take-offs and offers opinions on which to teach. This is a continuation of his presentations on beginning lutz, 3 helpful lutz drills, different lutz entrances and reach details, lutz technique considerations. Jeremy begins this video by describing and demonstrating the split lutz. […] Continue reading →
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Lutz Technique Considerations (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen discusses considerations for selecting the best lutz technique for a given skater. This is a continuation of his presentations on beginning lutz, 3 helpful lutz drills and different lutz entrances and reach details. Jeremy explains that whenever he starts working with a skater on the lutz, whether it’s […] Continue reading →
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Additional Important Lutz Details (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen offers additional insights regarding the lutz jump. This is a continuation of his presentations on beginning lutz and 3 helpful lutz drills. Jeremy begins this video by discussing options for the lutz entrance once a skater is comfortable with the outside edge take-off. The first option he shows […] Continue reading →
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3 Lutz Exercises to Improve Take-off Edge (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen shares 3 different drills for helping skaters feel the proper outside edge lutz take-off. This is a continuation of Jeremy’s discussion of the beginning lutz here. Many skaters struggle with the outside edge, and if not caught and fixed early, a variety of methods may need to be […] Continue reading →
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Tips for Beginning Lutz (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen shares insights related to initially teaching skaters a single lutz. It’s common for coaches to simply share a basic entry and get rotation and initially overlook the details of the edge itself, instead focusing on rotation and the entry pattern. But Jeremy notes this may be a mistake. […] Continue reading →
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Toe Loop Combination Jumps – Part 3 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen finishes his series of videos discussing in detail all aspects of toe loop combination jumps. In Part 1 he discussed what happens on a good jump landing and how the reset works between the two jumps. In Part 2 he offered more details and addressed common problems such […] Continue reading →
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Toe Loop Combination Jumps – Part 2 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen continues his series of videos where he discusses in detail all aspects of toe loop combination jumps. In Part 1 he discussed what happens on a good jump landing and how the reset works between the two jumps. In this video, he offers more details and addresses common […] Continue reading →
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Toe Loop Combination Jumps – Part 1 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen begins a series of videos where he discusses in detail all aspects of toe loop combination jumps. This series is an update to a good introductory video by Jeremy on combination jumps in general. The primary focus of this video is on how Jeremy teaches “the reset” which […] Continue reading →
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Combination Jumps (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen offers insights and drills for combination jumps. He begins with a discussion of toe loop combinations and the all-important “reset” between the first jump and the toe loop. Jeremy defines the reset as “how you move from the first jump to the second jump.” He explains it usually […] Continue reading →
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Double Axel Insights and Exercises (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen discusses the double axel, including common errors and drills for creating a proper take-off. The first mistake he mentions is “going out too much” or extending the arms and free leg (and sometimes even the shoulders) too much in the direction of flight. He acknowledges the desired flight […] Continue reading →
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Lutz Tip (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen discusses the lutz jump, and how to get a consistent outside edge take-off. He begins by acknowledging that it “really depends on the skater.” But then Jeremy notes that most of the top skaters in the world “hit a slight inside edge as they’re preparing to reach for […] Continue reading →
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Shoulder Turn and Jump Rotation (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen addresses shoulder turn on jump take-offs. First, he notes that for all jumps the shoulders are checked and twisted to the axis side on the setup. This jump preparation helps control rotation and creates “wind-up” for the jump release. As a jump “releases” or begins rotation, the shoulders […] Continue reading →
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Flip Jump (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen discusses the flip jump. As Jeremy notes, entry edge issues are more common with the lutz jump, but many skaters struggle with performing a flip jump off of a clear inside edge. Unfortunately, judges and IJS tech panels may still call a wrong edge even if a skater […] Continue reading →
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Loop Jump (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen discusses the loop jump. Jeremy cautions against “setting up too straight” where the upper body is very upright on the loop jump setup. Instead, the body should be leaning forward over the axis/skating knee, so the body has the correct power angle or axis angle at the moment […] Continue reading →
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Toe Loop (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen shares many insights and teaching tips for the toe loop jump. He begins by acknowledging that the toe loop is one of the hardest jumps to teach properly today, as there are wide variations in technique, teaching methods, and opinions about the jump. He then has his demonstrator […] Continue reading →
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Salchow (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen shares many insights related to the salchow jump and how to teach it effectively. He notes right from the beginning that there are several ways to do a salchow, and coaches will naturally gravitate toward the method that seems to work best for their skaters. One method Jeremy […] Continue reading →
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Axel – Part 2 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen continues his multi-part discussion of the axel jump. In Part 1 he discussed some important basics as well as how he teaches a waltz jump. In this video he goes into more detail and provides examples for things he talked about in Part 1, and he discusses more […] Continue reading →
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Waltz Jump, Axel, Etc. – Part 1 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen begins a multi-part discussion of the axel jump, including waltz jump as well as double and triple axel. Jeremy begins by discussing the most common entrance using a back outside edge preparation. From the back outside edge, the skater shifts to an inside edge to push onto the […] Continue reading →
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Head Position and Movement on Jump Take-Offs – Part 2 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen continues his discussion of head anchoring for jump take-offs (see Part 1 here). In particular, he offers more insights about the head with respect to the jump direction, or the momentum of the jump. He notes that the goal is to get the head to remain facing in […] Continue reading →
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Head Position and Movement on Jump Take-Offs (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen offers detailed insights about head position and movement during the final moments of a jump take-off. Like most elite coaches, Jeremy advocates head anchoring where the head remains still with respect to the rink while the body and shoulders turn under it. This is important for developing proper […] Continue reading →
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Jump Landings – Theory and Drills, Part 3 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen continues his description and demonstration of what actually happens on a jump landing. In Part 1 he provided a detailed analysis of double, triple, and quad jump landings. In Part 2 he provided more information and drills, particularly on how the free leg moves. In this video, Jeremy […] Continue reading →
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Jump Landings – Theory and Drills, Part 2 (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen continues his description and demonstration of what actually happens on a jump landing. In Part 1 he provided a detailed analysis of double, triple, and quad jump landings. In this video, he provides more information and drills, particularly on how the free leg moves. On single jumps or […] Continue reading →
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Jump Landings – Theory and Drills (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen describes in detail what happens during a jump landing and shares drills to help skaters land correctly. He starts by explaining that skaters need to have forward body lean when landing their jumps (away from the landing direction) and not be vertical at landing. Jeremy briefly talks about […] Continue reading →
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Jump Air Position – Arms and Legs (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen offers more insights about jump air position as used by elite skaters. In two previous videos Jeremy talked about jumping with arms above the head and core positioning and head anchoring. In this video, he begins by talking about leg position in the air. Jeremy is a strong supporter […] Continue reading →
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Jump Technique – Head Anchor and Air Position (Jeremy Allen)
International coach and jump specialist Jeremy Allen talks about important jumping principles. He begins by addressing the concept of anchoring the head during a jump take-off. As Jeremy notes, a high percentage of elite skaters anchor the head (to the rink) while pivoting through their jump take-0ffs with their shoulders and arms and hips. As […] Continue reading →
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Jumping With Arms Up Over Head (Jeremy Allen)
International coach Jeremy Allen discusses the benefits of jumping with one arm up and both arms up, and he also provides details on how to do it effectively. Jeremy states that jumping with one or both arms over the head can help a skater not only rotate faster, but also jump higher. After having the […] Continue reading →