BEGINNERS TRAINING
COACHING SERVICES | What I coach
I am committed to coach a limited number of skaters
in order to guarantee a top quality service and
a complete focus on skaters' individual needs and goals.
WHAT BEGINNERS NEED TO BECOME FIGURE SKATERS
Be healthy & safe
Have fun & get challenged
Be awarded for effort & commitment
Work with the right Coach
Be motivated to learn through interest & enjoyment
Learn motor & technical skills
Develop self-confidence & self-discipline
Build strong skating skills & technique
I am committed to coach a limited number of competitors
in order to guarantee a top quality service and
a complete focus on skaters' individual needs and goals.
FIGURE SKATING FACTS | Did you know that...
SINGLE FIGURE SKATING | The discipline I coach
SINGLES FIGURE SKATING
Figure Skating discipline where individual skaters perform jumps and spins elements, step sequences & choreographic moves on a music.
BECOME A FIGURE SKATER | The steps to compete
FIRST STEPS
TRAINING
TESTING
COMPETING
EQUIPMENT & ATTIRE REQUIRED FOR BEGINNERS
Figure skates
Hard & soft blades guards
Ankle-sleeves protections
Training gloves
Sweatpants, layered top, jacket
Helmet (under 6 years-old)
*AS A STUDENT I CAN HELP YOU PICK THE BEST EQUIPMENT FOR YOU.
COACHING METHOD | How I coach
TRAINING MANAGEMENT
Coach-leaded
Skater-centered
Family-supported
TRAINING PRINCIPLES
S.M.A.R.T. GOALS SETTING
Set short and long term goals that are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.
TASK-INVOLVED
Focus on the accomplishment of specific tasks and acquisition of specific skills.
SPECIFICITY
Practice skills and influence body movements in specific conditions related to ice-skating.
LEARNING-ORIENTED
Oriented to the proper acquisition of long-lasting skills as a strong foundation for difficult elements.
VARIABILITY
Work with different training variables to fasten the learning process and stimulate self-assembling solutions.
PERSONALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS
Design of lessons, training and solo practice personalized on students' age, features and skills.
TECHNIQUE
SCIENCE-BASED
Based on Physics and Biomechanics studies and research.
TAILORED ON SKATERS FEATURES
Shaped to skaters' feedback, age, skills and physical features.
STABLE AND LONG-LASTING
Designed to last over the years and to overcome body changes and conditions.
VIDEO ANALYSIS SUPPORTED
Supported by visual analysis of video recordings.
TRAINING GOALS
BUILDING SKATING TECHNIQUE
Learn how to skate, how to spin and how to jump.
QUALITY OF EXECUTION
Practice correct executions to build qualitative skating skills foundations.
ARTISTIC TRAITS
Employing each skaters individual personality, expression, creativity and style.
COMPETITION GOALS
FREE-SKATING TESTS
Get tested to enroll in Figure Skating competitions.
COMPETITION PROGRAM
Make a personalized routine to perform in competition on a choreographed music.
SELF-CONTROL
Learn how to manage success and disappointment.
POSITIVE EXPERIENCES
Enjoy testing, performing and competing as unique and unforgettable life-experiences.
COACHING FOCUS | Goals & Contents
ON-ICE TRAINING
Build skating skills, learn spins and
land jumps elements.
SKATING SKILLS
Learn how to stand & fall, balance & bend
Learn how to stroke, glide & lean on curves
Learn how to turn & skate in different directions
JUMPS
Take-off the ice and land safely when executin jumps
Learn how to properly rotate in the air
Use of hand held, track system harness and more
SPINS
Learn how to enter and rotate spins
Compose different positions in spins combinations
Learn how to change the foot while spinning
COMPETITION TRAINING
Train to compete, perform in front of the audience and
learn how to manage success and disappointment.
TRAINING PERIODIZATION
Distribution of training load based on age, skills and body features
Training program for lessons and solo practice
Manage energy, power and fatigue
FREE-SKATING TESTS
Work on skating and technical skills to prepare for competitions
Practice with guidelines & goals
Test Free-Skating from Pre-Preliminary to Senior categories
Students are required to schedule additional lessons with Team-Coaches to complete USFS Skating Skills Tests mandatory to compete.
COMPETITION PROGRAM ROUTINE
Build a competition routine on the music
Choreograph the program on the music character and tell a story
Perform in front of an audience
OFF-ICE TRAINING
Development of motor-technical skills and acquisition
of muscle memory schemes to perform stable and long-lasting elements.
BALANCE & PROPRIOCEPTION
Visual system, proprioceptive system and vestibular system training
Specific balance training for jumps
Use of slackline, bosu, cushions, balance boards, fitball and more
JUMPS ROTATIONS
Jumping and spinning training
Training to land and fall properly
Use of off-ice harness, spinners, slings, steps, bosu and more
BALLET FUNDAMENTALS
Optimize body alignment and posture
Increase body control and improve execution of movements
Develop rhythm and musicality
* Novice, Junior and Senior competitors are recommended to attend additional ballet classes with professional teachers in collaboration with the Team
COORDINATION & QUICKNESS
Footworks agility training
Speed and jump drills
Use of ladder and agility tools
FLEXIBILITY
Joint mobility
Static and PNF stretching
Use of stretching bands and tools
POWER & STRENGTH
Develop muscles bands required to jump, spin and land properly
Develop power and reactivity to jump high and spin fast
Use of resistance bands, pilates ball, fitball and more
* Novice, Junior and Senior competitors are recommended to attend additional conditioning sessions with professional trainers collaborating with the Team
STAMINA
Training of anaerobic and aerobic energy systems
Cardio training with heart rate monitor assistance
Use of exercise bike, jumps rope and trampoline and more
MENTAL TRAINING
Training of mental skills to increase proprioception and awareness,
control emotions, manage stressors and reinforce self-confidence.
VIDEO ANALYSIS
Visual analysis of elements performed
Develop self-discipline and awarness
Track improvements and progression
MENTAL SKILLS
Manage success and disappointment in practice and competitions
Development proprioception and self-confidence
Achieve independence and ability to learn through interest and enjoyment
VISUALIZATION
Mental visualization of skills to learn and improve
Visualize competition programs routines
Increase knowledge and self-awareness