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Chris Conte finishes his series on improvements to
learn-to-skate by covering the use of hockey lunges to
create turns, spins, and jumps (Part 7).
Chris discusses how the edge pressure learned in hockey
lunges is used to create spin entries, forward outside three
turns, and axel type jumps. |
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Chris Conte explains how the skills learned in hockey lunges
transition to crossovers and cross strokes (Part 6).
Chris discusses relaxed body and arms and teaches back
lunges as well. |
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Chris Conte continues his suggested improvements to basic
skills instruction with a discussion of hockey lunges,
crossovers, and skids and stops (Part 5).
Chris explains his ideas clearly with reasons backing up his
thoughts. These ideas are echoed by many top coaches. |
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Chris Conte offers insights into jump air position and the
moment of impact and how new drills can improve how skaters
learn this (Part 4).
In particular, Chris discusses how simulating jump
rotational position with a traditional backspin is less
effective than using a forward inside edge spin. |
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Chris Conte continues his discussion of suggested
improvements to learn-to-skate curricula (Part 3) with a
discussion of proper arm movements.
In this part Chris
talks about arms for jumping and variations on doing the
drills as well as common problems with the way these drills
are typically taught. |
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Chris Conte continues his discussion of suggested
improvements to learn-to-skate curricula (Part 2).
In this part Chris
works with a pigeon toe version of the two foot spin to
develop proper air position awareness. Chris calls
this the "tornado." |
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Chris Conte offers some tips for learn-to-skate coaches to
help their skaters develop edge power and rotation more
quickly. This is a multi-part series, and in this part Chris
discusses monkey drops, swizzles, and rotating swizzles with
important observations on arm positions. Great video. |
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Chris Conte finishes his presentation on IJS rules as of
August 2010 (Part 6). In this part, Chris
discusses spin variations and the new terminology and rules
associated with repeating difficult variations. |
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Chris Conte continues his presentation on IJS rules as of
August 2010 (Part 5). In this part, Chris
discusses spins and the changes that make spins with change
of foot more balanced. |
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Chris Conte continues his presentation on IJS rules as of
August 2010 (Part 4). In this part, Chris
discusses spins and some of the rule changes and nuances
related to spins. |
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Chris Conte continues his presentation on IJS rules as of
August 2010 (Part 3). In this part, Chris
discusses the changes to the step sequence rules. |
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Chris Conte continues his presentation on IJS rules as of
August 2010 (Part 2). In this part, Chris
discusses the spiral sequence changes and adds a few more
general thoughts about the new Technical Handbook. |
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Chris Conte gives a presentation on IJS rules as of
August 2010 (Part 1). This is the first of a 6 part series
and in this video, Chris introduces some IJS concepts and
lays the foundation for the rest of the presentation. |
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Chris Conte gives yet another lesson at the 2009 G2C
Extreme camp. In this video, Chris works on axel
and flip-loop combination. Notice the classic things
Chris focuses on (head position and straight axis leg in the
air) and the clever and imaginative terminology that Chris
uses with his skaters to convey information quickly and
clearly. |
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Chris Conte finishes his lesson preparing a skater
for an exhibition performance. This video is the
third of three. The focus in this part of the lesson
is on the technical aspects of a double toe loop.
Chris puts his assistant coach Odie to work as well. |
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Chris Conte continues his lesson to prepare a skater
for an exhibition performance. This video is the
second of three. The focus in this part of the lesson
is on a jump combination. Chris shows a great exercise
which he calls the "Russian twist." |
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Chris Conte gives a lesson to a skater in preparation
for an exhibition performance.
This video is the first of three. Chris focuses on
important body positions and flow throughout jumps.
Chris also mentions an important "pivot point" that can be
helpful on jump landings. |
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ANALYSIS: Double/Triple Salchow -
concepts to take double salchow to triple
Main Issues: no major issues |
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ANALYSIS: Single Axel -
two axels, one landed, one fall
Main Issues: squatting entrance, toe scratch, lunge step,
pre-rotated take-off |
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Chris Conte gives a pole harness lesson on double axel.
This video is a continuation of Chris's earlier "Cat and
Mouse" video. Notice all the imagery that Chris uses
to get his concepts across and see how he incorporates video
analysis right into the pole harness lesson. |
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Chris Conte gives a double axel lesson in the
stationary harness.
In this 'sitting in on a lesson' video format, Chris shares
brilliant information as usual. Listen to how Chris
explains complex concepts to the skater. |
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Chris Conte describes and shows a full development
program for teaching the double salchow.
Chris uses a demonstrator to show the drills and these
drills are appropriate for single, double, and triple
salchow development. |
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ANALYSIS: Double Salchow - swingy attempt,
under-rotated, lands on wrong foot
Main Issues: entry position and control, open hip at take-off,
turn-over |
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ANALYSIS: Triple Salchow - in pole
harness, assisted air time
Main Issues: ankle contact, ponytail in face |
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ANALYSIS: Triple Salchow - lacks flight
time, cheated landing
Main Issues: rotational position, take-off position |
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Chris Conte describes his "Cat and Mouse" method of
teaching a skater to snap into the rotational position.
See how he uses simple stickers to make a point and keep
things simple for his skaters. Skaters will not forget
these concepts. |
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Chris Conte discusses "3 Turn Magic" which is a
system for developing walk-throughs of jumps.
These drills are outstanding for developing skater
alignment, stability and control. |
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Chris Conte demonstrates and describes a full
development program for teaching a double loop.
Chris shows several drills and exercises as part of a
comprehensive sequence leading up to the jump. |
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ANALYSIS: Double Loop - shoulder
pre-rotation with fall
Main Issues: shoulder pre-rotation, head turn, rotation off the
hip, etc. |
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ANALYSIS: Double Axel - attempt from back outside
edge
Main Issues: purpose of analysis is to point out one critical
aspect of all jumps |
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ANALYSIS: Double Loop - lacks height and rotation,
but no fall
Main Issues: shoulder position on entry, off hip at take-off, no
ankle contact, external rotation of landing hip, chin position on landing |
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ANALYSIS: Double Axel - attempt from back outside
edge resulting in a fall, lacks height and rotation
Main Issues: free leg trajectory |
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ANALYSIS: Double Axel - attempt from back outside
edge resulting in a fall, lacks height and rotation
Main Issues: body placement, hips closing early, free foot during
pass-by |
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ANALYSIS: Double Axel - attempt from a standstill
resulting in a fall, lacks height and rotation
Main Issues: lunging push, free leg too far back, body placement,
free leg trajectory |
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Chris
Conte has been coaching since 1992. Chris was one of the
first U.S. coaches to utilize the Dartfish video analysis software.
He's one of the foremost specialists in video analysis and feedback.
He was a technical consultant for U.S. Olympians Tim Goebel, Sasha
Cohen, and Emily Hughes. He's also consulted on many other
World, Olympic and International level skaters in freestyle and
pairs. He coaches with Olympic coach Audrey Weisiger in
Fairfax, VA. He's fully proficient in the use of the
Pro-Motion pole, fixed and off-ice harness systems. Chris is
PSA rated and is a USFS Technical Specialist (Sectional FS).
He also has a number of publications as you can see at his website,
