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25 Most Recent Figure Skating Videos Published by iCoachSkating

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  • 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 →

  • Triple Axel Insights and Lesson (Chris Conte)

    Triple Axel Insights and Lesson (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 →

  • Mental Rehearsal (Tom Zakrajsek)

    Mental Rehearsal (Tom Zakrajsek)

    World and Olympic coach Tom Zakrajsek has a seminar class perform some basic mental training methods before stepping onto the ice for training. Tom starts by asking the class, which is already on the ice, if they had done any “review” before stepping onto the ice and they say no. To highlight the importance of such […] Continue reading →

  • Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 1 (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Off-Ice Strength, Conditioning, and Coordination Class – Part 1 (Elizabeth Mullins)

    Figure skating strength and conditioning expert Elizabeth Mullins begins an off-ice class for figure skaters, focusing on athlete strength and mobility and coordination/balance. This video focuses on warming up the skaters for additional training. Elizabeth begins the class with “knee hugs” where the skaters slowly walk forward while bringing the free knee to the chest. […] Continue reading →

  • USFS Preliminary Skating Skills – Part 3, Forward Power Three Turns (Kate Charbonneau)

    USFS Preliminary Skating Skills – Part 3, Forward Power 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 this video she teaches the Forward Power Three Turns. Kate begins by describing […] Continue reading →