A Different Kind of Edge: Transitioning from Skater to Coach: A Guide to Figure Skating Foundations - Paperback

by Jolyn Hecht (Editor), Jessica Rensch (Author)

During those early days of coaching, I searched everywhere for a book that carefully explained the techniques behind skating. It was hard for me to remember the basics. I wanted to be more specific about where a skater should press on the blade, how to teach jump rotation, increase speed, etc.

This is the book I wanted but couldn't find when I started my coaching career.
This book is a resource for the skater who wants to transition from being an athlete to being a coach or the skater who wants to learn more about the sport of figure skating.

Read this book if you want to learn:

• new jump drills

• basic skating skills technique and tools to improve

• details about how jumps work

• details about how spins work

• new jump drills

• facts about skating elements and how they are broken down

• general skating information about competitions, boots, blades, practice, off-ice training, mindset and more

Jessica Rensch grew up skating in Florida and Colorado and is passionate about the way figure skating works. She loves sharing what she learns with other skaters and coaches. She enjoys learning from others and discovering new and creative ways to teach skating skills.