So You Wanna Know…

…how to get into a skating show?

…how can skating help pay for college?

…what are the judges really thinking?

…is there really any difference between blades?

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I will try to crush many of the myths out there in the world of skating and answer any question you might have. Email me, “So you wanna know,” at: Dan@DanHollander.com

what to do when you or your skater is solicited by another coach?

I was recently sent the following email:
“Dan,
Asking this anonymously since I believe this is a pretty touchy subject, and I’m not sure where else to turn for dependable advice. My daughter is a figure skater. After a recent practice with her coach of 2 years, she was approached by a [Read the Rest]

July 19th, 2010 in So You Wanna Know...

how to map out a good show/competition program?

This is a tough skill for whatever reason. We see too many programs that have all the spins in the same place, or both lutz jumps in the exact same spot. I can not give away all my secrets or those that have choreographed for me, but [Read the Rest]

February 9th, 2010 in So You Wanna Know...

how to pick a blade and a good sharpener?

Picking a good person to sharpen your skates is a MUST! Unfortunately, it is hard to find out who is good, and who is really ruining your equipment. I have heard a coach say, “oh I always use this person,” and know for a fact that sharpener ruined [Read the Rest]