System of Skating 101 is a comprehensive course in the basics of figure skating. It is designed for adult skaters and coaches and provides a solid foundation required for developing consistent skills at any level. It defines core principles that apply to every skill in skating. With clarity and attention to these principles, the course covers techniques, teaching methods, common errors and corrections. It follows US Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA Basic Skills 1-6 and Adult 1-6.
What’s Included
A comprehensive self-led 7 hour course on the basics of figure skating
Based on 3 key principles that can be applied to all skating skills
Simple, clear and repeatable results
Features all skills from US Figure Skating Basic Skills 1-6 and Adult 1-6
For adult skaters who want a strong skating foundation
For new or curious coaches who want to immerse in a concise system
Expert guidance by PSA President Award Recipient, Mimi Wacholder
This is for you if:
You are a newer skater and want to progress efficiently
You have been skating for a while but are still struggling to master your basic skills
You feel like you may not have a solid foundation in your skating
You get overwhelmed with all the different corrections and can’t seem to keep it straight
You work on a skill over and over and it doesn’t seem to be improving
You want to reach a higher level of understanding to coach or help yourself and other skaters
Here is what you will get:
Lifetime access to this course to review anytime you need a refresher
A crystal-clear understanding of basic principles and how to apply them to basic skills and beyond
Increased body awareness to be able to integrate what you learn
Confidence knowing you have not “missed anything” in the building blocks
A proven, memorable, repeatable system that works
A certificate of completion, graduate of SOS 101
Permission to join Uplevel or proceed to SOS 201. 301 will be a live course in 2024.
Mimi Wacholder is a former National and International Ice Dancer, she has studied with some of the top coaches in the world and has been coaching figure skating for more than 30 years.
She developed SOS to give adult skaters and coaches access to the tools and techniques she has gathered throughout her career. Much of coaching is correction based, her unique style weaves the concept of three core principles into all skills. She has a BFA in Communications and has been is a master yoga teacher and therapist for 25 years.
“SOS training is unlike any other I've ever experienced. It demystifies the many seemingly opposing coaching styles out there and puts in place a simple system that works. Finally, everything is making sense to me, I am in my mid-fifties and skating better than ever”
Dr. Karen Kan
“I am a coach and figure skating program director, I had all of my coaches take this program and it has been a game changer. I love this approach that not only describes the how, but also the why. This system works.”
Kelly
“There is nothing like this out there. I watch all kinds of skating tutorials and get tidbits here and there, but this covers everything, in one place. It is like taking a college course or teacher training immersion. When I finished the course, I not only feel like a much stronger skater, but actually confident enough to help other skaters.”
Paul Wylie, Olympic Silver Medalist
FAQ
How do I take the course?
It is on a virtual platform and can be done from a computer or phone. Once purchasing the course the link and instructions will be emailed to you.
How long will it take?
The entire course is six hours of programming and can be self-paced. We recommend watching a few chapters at a time and then integrating the skills. It may be best to do it over a 4-week period.
Can I chat with other skaters and coaches who are in SOS?
Yes! you can join the private facebook group and keep in touch with others following your same process.
What if I have questions?
Many questions are answered in the course but you may also reach out for with questions through the facebook group or private message
What happens after I graduate from 101?
201 of course! Or you can buy them both at a discount. 301 to be released live in 2024
Uplevel your skating skills Today!
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SOS 101
Cover all your bases with your skating journey with our beginning course. Follows USFS Basic Skills 1-6 and Adult 1-6
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SOS 201
Second Level Course covering Pre-Bronze and Bronze Skating Skills, basic spins, single jumps and elements for ice dance