Charyl Brusch has been coaching for over 30 years in Northern California.  Charyl is one of the most respected spin specialists on the West Coast of the United States.  She has been specializing in spins since the late 1990's.  Charyl is very willing to share her knowledge and she has presented at a number of skating seminars including the 2009 PSA World Conference in Orlando, Florida.  Charyl works with skaters at all levels, from beginners to national and international competitors.  She is also a Regional Technical Specialist.

Charyl began specializing in spin coaching at the recommendation of Scott Brown.  Scott and Charyl taught together in Dublin, California and Charyl initially focused on spins with Scott's students.  At this time, Charyl works with the students of about 25 to 30 coaches in the Bay Area, helping them to increase the quality, consistency, and speed of their spins.  Charyl is currently working regularly with approximately 80 skaters on their spins.  Charyl also has a number of her own skaters and she continues to teach all other aspects of figure skating as well.

Charyl grew up skating in Southern California and she was trained by Barbara Roles and Ronnie Robertson.  (Ronnie Roberson was one of the greatest spinners of all time and had the title of "the fastest spinner in the world."  Ronnie was actually studied by NASA for Vertigo.)  Charyl skated professionally with Ice Capades and performed in "Nutcracker on Ice" at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, as well as in several local shows in the San Francisco Bay area.  She also skated in several Charles Schulz shows in Santa Rosa, California.

Please leave a comment below in appreciation of Charyl's willingness to share her knowledge and insights about skating and coaching.

Most recent videos at the top...

	Charyl Brusch continues her discussion of the camel spin.  She covers more details about the spin, including helpful drills and clarifications to improve consistency.
	Charyl Brusch explains how she teaches a camel spin.  Charyl discusses every aspect of the spin, from entry to spin position to proper timing and movement.  She also covers some common errors.  Tons of information in this video!
	Charyl Brusch shares important insights about the back sit spin.  Charyl covers a variety of details including edge errors, position issues, and timing for effective turn over into the spin.
	Charyl Brusch continues her explanation of the sit spin (Part 2).  In this video, Charyl shares several drills and an important discussion about knee bend and timing.
	Charyl Brusch explains how she teaches a sit spin.  This is a very thorough video and covers virtually all aspects of the sit spin from entry to position to trouble-shooting.  Excellent video!
	Charyl Brusch discusses a couple backspin examples.  In this short video, Charyl talks about what she wants and why some skaters can accomplish a good backspin with variations in technique.
	Charyl Brusch covers additional insights regarding the back spin as well as the overhead arm position for upright spins.  Charyl covers the overhead arm position in detail and addresses free leg position and movement for backspin.
	Charyl Brusch continues her explanation of how she introduces the backspin.  This video is packed with valuable information.  She covers the forward inside edge entry and a discussion of where the rotational energy for the spin comes from.
	Charyl Brusch explains how she introduces the backspin.  In this video, she covers the details of learning a backspin from a back inside pivot.
	Charyl Brusch continues her discussion of the forward inside three turn entrance to forward spins.  In this video, she addresses the problems of a different skater and reiterates the important points about the entrance.
	Charyl Brusch discusses the forward inside three turn entrance to forward spins.  She discusses this entrance in detail including the desired body alignment and specific pattern and she does some spin troubleshooting.
	Charyl Brusch explains how to properly enter a forward scratch spin from back crossovers.  She also talks at length about number of valuable troubleshooting tips regarding centering.
	Charyl Brusch discusses centering the forward scratch spin.  Charyl talks about the entrance edge and pattern as well as important troubleshooting ideas regarding position.
	Charyl Brusch teaches the forward scratch spin.  Charyl offers tons of detail and suggestions for getting fast, centered scratch spins.
	Charyl Brusch continues her discussion on centering the upright spin.  Charyl offers suggestions for correcting a skater trying to spin on "too much of an inside edge."  Simple and easy to implement tips.
	Charyl Brusch begins a discussion on centering the upright spin.  Charyl explains her expectations with the upright spin and offers tips for centering.  She discusses the entrance as well as body position and alignment.
	Charyl Brusch explains and demonstrates how she teaches a beginner to spin.  Charyl shares a step-by-step process for basic spin development and she offers helpful insights and details.
	Charyl Brusch introduces herself and offers some basic concepts she uses when teaching spins.  In this video, Charyl covers the basics and a little of her philosophy of spinning.