Tom Hickey is the Director of Figure Skating Operations at Shattuck-St. Mary's School, a boarding prep school in Faribault, MN.

Previous to his position at Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Hickey was the Director of Skating at Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion, in Buffalo Grove, IL, and from 1985 until 1997 was Director of Skating at Niles Iceland in Niles, IL. Hickey’s professional skating experience includes training USFS Regional through International level competitors and the training of multiple US Jr. National and National competitors.

Possessing a strong background in both competitive ISI and USFS skating, Hickey has also developed and collaborated on unique figure skating programs such as Power Plus, Summer Recreation Camp, Coaches Education Program (CEP) and the Twin Rinks Performance Skating School. Hickey is a member of the ISI, PSA and the USFSA, and serves as the District Director Board Member of the Ice Skating Institute.

The full-time figure skating program at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School features nationally recognized coaching and state-of-the-art training facilities within a rigorous college preparatory program for grades 6-12, the first provided by a private school in the United States.

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

Most recent videos at the top...

	Tom Hickey shows how to use a Skate Spinner for spin development and footwork.  Most coaches and skaters assume this tool is used for actually spinning off ice, but Tom shows a very effective way to train spins without spinning.  Very challenging!  (Paying subscribers)
	Tom Hickey shows how to use a Skate Spinner for jump development.  See air and landing positions, landing drills and take-off drills and how the tool can help skaters develop control and stability.  (Paying subscribers)
	Tom Hickey describes on-ice drills for teaching very beginning skaters to rotate on the ice.  This concept can be used for more advance skaters as covered in a related video.  (Paying subscribers)
	Tom Hickey describes on-ice drills axel, toe loop and flip take-off.  The drills are aimed at developing balance, strength and control.  (Paying subscribers)
	Tom Hickey describes off-ice drills for lutz/toe, flip/toe and salchow.  The drills are simple in concept but require focus and balance to achieve the desired precision. (Paying subscribers)
	Tom Hickey describes off-ice drills that build to axel and double axel.  The drills focus on rhythm and balance development.  Tom argues that a skater should be able to perform an axel or double axel off-ice before attempting one on the ice. (Paying subscribers)
	Tom Hickey describes off-ice jumping drills that focus on rotation and landing stability.  Taylor demonstrates in the Shattuck-St. Mary's Gym.  Tom emphasizes right-sided positions. (Paying subscribers)
	Tom Hickey explains how he introduces a young skater to the waltz jump.  His daughter demonstrates (she's adorable) and this video shows Tom's method of assisting the jump. (Paying subscribers)
	Tom Hickey explains the "bell jump" drill he uses to develop quickness.  The jump is demonstrated with waltz jump and is particularly helpful for double axel.  Bonus drill: Back Swivel Pop and Barrel Roll. (Paying subscribers)
	Tom Hickey describes an "Organizational Drill with Multi-Jump Setups."  This drill provides effective and efficient use of on-ice sessions.  This drill can be used by skaters everywhere that skate on crowded free skating sessions. (All website guests)
	Tom Hickey shows some spin jump drills to develop control and proper alignment.  The drills build on one another and a total of 8 drills are demonstrated.  Tom provides insight into errors and how to fix them. (Paying subscribers)
	Tom Hickey explains a drill that consists of a series of half jumps and builds to a long sequence of jumps and rotations.  The drill develops skater control and jump flow rhythm. (Free members)