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Figure Skating

Qualification

Dr. Max Liu is a PSA-rated/USFSA coach based in Champaign, IL. An expert in video analysis and body physics on the ice, Max uses the cutting-edge technology along with the law of physics to help skaters learn and troubleshoot their jumps. In addition, he also uses the on-ice pole harness to speed the learning process.

 

Max has worked with national and international level skaters around the world including Gracie Gold (U.S. Champion and Olympics Bronze), Carly Gold, and Payten Howland. He was an ensemble skater with Disney on Ice, and also performed with professional ensemble companies including Rand Production and Weeler Production.

 

Previous skating mentorship with:

Anita Hartshorn (World Professional Champion and Master Rated Coach)

Audrey Weisiger (Olympics, world, and US Master Rated Coach)

Students

Students

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The first Axel
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The first Axel

Difficult entry
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Difficult entry

Double loop training
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Double loop training

Double toe training
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Double toe training

Skating Legends

Do I need to say more? Dream big and never give up!

Wonderful memory

U.S. Champion! When we first met on the ice, we knew that we had someone special!

Ph.D. Graduation Celebration

Thanks for all the support. I am lucky to have them as my students!

Taiwan 2018 Winter Skating Camp

A fun two-day camp in Taipei City, Taiwan.

2017 Summer Day Camp

I held a day camp in Taipei, Taiwan with local skaters.

2017 Taiwan Skating Camp

My first skating camp in Taipei, Taiwan with World Champion Anita Hartshorn. Magic Champions on Ice!!

2017 Nagoya Summer Camp

The 3rd annual summer skating camp in Nagoya, Japan.

Summer Skating Camp 2016

I gave a week long skating seminar at Howa Skating Rink in Nagoya, Japan 2016

Summer Skating Camp 2016

Summer skating seminar at Eagan Skating Rink, Minnesota, Summer 2016. I was loved :-)

Japan Skating Seminar 2015

I gave a week long skating seminar at Howa Skating Rink in Nagoya, Japan 2015

Pole Harness

Taka practiced the triple Axel on the pole harness

Pole Harness

Szukasa practiced the double Axel on the pole harness

Biellmann spiral

Marina in competition

Juliann Xiu

Juliann in competition

Liuqing Gao

Liuqing skated in her first competition

Yuli Biellmann Spin

Yuli showed off her fabulous spinning skills

Honora Biellmann Spin

Former student, Honora, practiced her Biellmann spin

Natalie Wegenka

Former student, Natalie, works for Disney on Ice now

Payten Howland

I worked with Payten in Jefferson City, MO. She is currently in the junior Ice Dancing team in Canada

Gracie Gold

I am lucky enough to be one of Gracie Gold's first coaches. I taught her in Springfield, MO for 2 years

Gracie and Carly Gold

Both Gold's worked with me when they started figure skating in Springfield, MO

My adult skaters

Enjoy working with this fun group at the U of I Ice Arena

My skating class in Guam

During my stay in Guam from 2005-2007, I taught the Sunday group classes in the Sandcastle Theater

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