Michael Q.

I have been giving private figure skating lessons in New York for the past eight years. I learned my way of coaching from my own private coach whom I still work with and use the many great techniques that she taught me.

I can coach a skater of any level, from beginner to adult to elite. My specialties include jumps, footwork, skating skills, moves in the field, and choreography. I love to teach to bring all of the elements of skating together to make the athlete a well rounded skater who is strong in all of the areas of the sport.

Each session is tailored to the skater's skills and abilities and I work with the skater to develop the kind of session that benefits them and that they get the most worth out of.

I am a U.S. Figure Skating registered coach and a PSA CER category A rated coach.

I graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in drama. I have the knowledge required in order to make detailed off-ice plans for skaters which is a vital part of training as an athlete.

My past skating achievements include:

- North Atlantic Regional Champion
- Five-time North Atlantic Regional Silver Medalist
- Four-time Eastern Sectional Competitor
- Empire State Winter Games Gold Medalist
- U.S. Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist (Moves in the field $ freestyle)
- Alternate for U.S. National Team
- U.S. Junior National Competitor

Director/Choreographer of annual fundraising shows on Long Island.
Cast member of many ice shows all over.

Each session is tailored to each skater individually and their ability. It is also reflective on their desires; if they want to be an elite skater then we will train as an elite skater but if it's just recreational for them, there is no reason to put them through that kind of training.

Sometimes, a lesson will be focused on one thing (i.e. footwork) and sometimes it will be a mix of a few different things depending on the goals and upcoming events for the skater.