Where I Coach in the Bay Area: Oakland, Fremont, San Jose

One of the first questions I get from parents reaching out is…

Reflections from Two Weeks I Won’t Forget

Every so often, a stretch of the season comes along that reminds…

Laura Lipetsky on the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Figure Skating Camp

I recently had the opportunity to take part in the figure skating…

From a Two-Room Kyiv Apartment to the Oakland Ice Center: What My Mother Taught Me About Skating Parents

A few weeks ago, my mother handed me a newspaper clipping from…

The Freedom You See on Ice Was Built Long Before You Noticed It

When people watch a skater move across the ice with effortless grace…

Kristi Yamaguchi Called It “Pure Joy.” Laura Lipetsky Knows Exactly Where It Came From

When Alysa Liu skated her free program at the 2026 Winter Olympics,…

Laura Lipetsky and Alysa Liu: Building the Foundation of a Champion

There’s a moment every figure skating coach lives for — and it…

From Distance to Dedication: Coaching Daniil Murzin from Russia to His First Quad in the U.S.

There are students who stay with you long after the sessions end…

Laura Lipetsky Alysa Liu Olympic 2026: Reflecting on the Foundations Built Early

The figure skating world is celebrating following Alysa Liu’s remarkable performance at…

Student Voices: The Value of Good Coaching

In figure skating, results on the ice tell only part of the…

Laura Lipetsky: The Unsung Architect of Alysa Liu’s Rise

Introduction Laura Lipetsky is a U.S. Figure Skating coach based in California,…