Private Figure Skating Instruction

Unlike ballet, dance, or gymnastics, where learning occurs in a group lesson format most of the time, figure skating is mastered through private lessons. So….if you or your child is really interested in mastering figure skating, your first step is to select a private lesson coach.

The cost of private figure skating instruction can vary, but in almost all instances, the skater must be aware that he or she must pay the rink for admission and ice time and also pay a separate fee to the figure skating coach for the lesson.

Unlike ballet, dance, or gymnastics, where learning occurs in a group lesson format most of the time, figure skating is mastered through private lessons. So….if you or your child is really interested in mastering figure skating, your first step is to select a private lesson coach.

Sometimes it is difficult for figure skating coaches to let go of private figure skating students. This article gives suggestions on how to graciously let go and move on.

Figure skating coaches charge for everything related to a child's skating training. When a coach takes a child to an ice skating competition or event, there are fees for taking care of the student and for expenses. There are fees to prepare for tests, competitions, and shows. Those coaching skating must make a living.

Are you a figure skating coach? What do you like about teaching skating? What are the pros and cons?

This is a list of DOs and DON'Ts for figure skating coaches.

Once you make the important decision between serious recreational or serious competitive skating, then begin your search for the coach that fits your needs.

It is rare for a skater to just jump immediately into competitive skating. Usually a child has found group lessons, Basic Skills events, and recreational skating quite enjoyable, and then has a desire to be the best and do more.

Parents and skaters need to be aware that there are some guidelines all skating coaches follow when a skater switches coaches.

This is an excellent article that appears on the U.S. Figure Skating website.

This is an excellent article from Don Korte's Figure Skating Website that describes a skater's relationship with his or her private figure skating coach.