Balanced Skaters
Off-Ice Training Courses
We strive to set the standard of excellence in off-ice training that parents, clubs, and fellow coaches can trust. We DEEPLY care about the sustainability and success of your athletes. As figure skating coaches ourselves, we know how busy you are, so we’ve packaged the latest science-backed information on strength conditioning specific to creating well-rounded figure skaters.
“The exercises are easy to follow especially with the impeccable description given of each one. Not only are we learning new exercises but learning to teach them correctly through the focus area and common errors that are listed.”
-Michelle, Figure skating coach, Certified yoga instructor
Who are you?
You are a skating coach who is deeply invested in your skaters’ longevity in the sport.
You want to brand yourself as an expert in off-ice training to enhance your skill sets as a well-rounded coach.
You are a leader, a teacher, and a forever learner in life.
Course Outline
Day One: (6 hours)
The pedagogy and overview of the 5 pillars: Strength, Mobility, Balance, Plyometrics, and Rotations
Basic anatomy, biomechanics, and common imbalances of developmental skaters.
Breakdown of benchmark exercises, common errors, and contraindications in STRENGTH, MOBILITY, & BALANCE
Branding yourself as an off-ice specialist: The business of Off-Ice training and how to make it profitable
Day Two: (6 hours)
Progressive off-ice rotations technique w/ Luke Kirchgessner
Plyometric progressions and the importance of alignment with Max March- Steinman
Breakdown of benchmark exercises, common errors, and contraindications in PLYOMETRICS AND ROTATIONS
How to create the most effective class plans to keep your skaters engaged and empowered
How to run classes and examinations in person and/or virtually
Practical tips in using the program when time and resources are limited.
Course ran by founder Angela Kim with guest student model
“The balanced skaters program has been an incredible tool for progressive and time effective teaching.”
As a coach, we have so much to focus on in the development of our skaters that it can easily get overwhelming, and this program has helped immensely in the planning of a training schedule and breakdown.” Michelle, Coach
2022 LIVE Virtual Course Dates
February 12th-13th, 2022 (USA)
Saturday, February 12th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern/New York
(8:00 am Pacific/Los Angeles; 9:00 am Mountain/Denver; 10:00 am Central/Chicago)
Sunday, February 13th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern/New York
(8:00 am Pacific/Los Angeles; 9:00 am Mountain/Denver; 10:00 am Central/Chicago)
There is a MANDATORY Online Study that must be completed prior this course. Material from the Online Study will be sent out 7 days prior to course (estimated time required 2 - 4 hours).
COST: $499 (including e-manual + examination fee)
March 5th-6th, 2022 (Australia)
Saturday, March 5th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Melbourne
(8:00 am Brisbane; 6:00 am Perth)
Sunday, March 6th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Melbourne
(8:00 am Brisbane; 6:00 am Perth)
There is a MANDATORY Online Study that must be completed prior this course. Material from the Online Study will be sent out 7 days prior to course (estimated time required 2 - 4 hours).
COST: $499 (including e-manual + examination fee)
March 12th-13th, 2022 (United Kingdom)
Saturday, March 12th, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm GMT
Sunday, March 13th, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm GMT
There is a MANDATORY Online Study that must be completed prior this course. Material from the Online Study will be sent out 7 days prior to course (estimated time required 2 - 4 hours).
COST: $499 (including e-manual + examination fee)
FAQs
Will there be a recording available after the course?
No- but as a BSP coach, you will have access to jump into any of our courses as a refresher for FREE. The manual will serve as a reference, as well as, having access to our BSP Coaches facebook group for extra support.
Why should I get “certified?”
We want coaches to feel confident in delivering a system of proven age-appropriate methods that comes form a trusted source. Since there is no accredited association where coaches can learn and be recognized for their expertise in off-ice training, this serves as a measure of excellence clubs, peers, and parents can depend on. We want you to be the leaders in your communities delivering the most cohesive program out there.
The rink(s) I coach at don’t have a training room. Will this program still work?
The Balanced Skaters team intentionally created exercises that don't require fancy props or equipment. All you need is a mat, 2 yoga blocks, and open space (locker room or lobby). Pop-up off ice conditioning can be a fun way to facilitate classes every week. We want to make this as convenient as possible for coaches while having the maximum impact for skaters. This course will give you practical solutions and on-going support.
My skaters take off-ice classes from a local trainer. What will this course do for me?
While having an outside trainer isn’t necessarily ineffective, outside trainers don’t typically have a skating background. Without a deep subject matter knowledge of figure skating, it’s hard to choose techniques that actually complement the skills your students are learning on the ice. Our programs were developed to address the unique demands that ice skating places on your students’ bodies, apply techniques that translate into better on-ice movement, and improve strength & injury resistance. We encourage local trainers to join the Balanced Skaters Platform to use our programs as guidance & reference our exercises when planning their own off-ice training sessions.
Do I need a degree in kinesiology or personal training to take this course?
No- Although it would help to have a modicum of knowledge or experience in off-ice conditioning, we will dive into each subject matter with enough breadth and depth that will give you the leg up than the average skating coach.
Is there a Refund Policy?
We take pride in delivering the right information to you as coaches. We understand this is not for everyone. We want every coach to walk away with an arsenal of tools to use right away. If you are not completely happy with what you learned, email us and we will give you a full refund.