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
The first Axel
Difficult entry
Double loop training
Double toe training
 Do I need to say more? Dream big and never give up! |  U.S. Champion! When we first met on the ice, we knew that we had someone special! |
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 Thanks for all the support. I am lucky to have them as my students! |  A fun two-day camp in Taipei City, Taiwan. |
 I held a day camp in Taipei, Taiwan with local skaters. |  My first skating camp in Taipei, Taiwan with World Champion Anita Hartshorn. Magic Champions on Ice!! |
 The 3rd annual summer skating camp in Nagoya, Japan. |  I gave a week long skating seminar at Howa Skating Rink in Nagoya, Japan 2016 |
 Summer skating seminar at Eagan Skating Rink, Minnesota, Summer 2016. I was loved :-) |  I gave a week long skating seminar at Howa Skating Rink in Nagoya, Japan 2015 |
 Taka practiced the triple Axel on the pole harness |  Szukasa practiced the double Axel on the pole harness |
 Marina in competition |  Juliann in competition |
 Liuqing skated in her first competition |  Yuli showed off her fabulous spinning skills |
 Former student, Honora, practiced her Biellmann spin |  Former student, Natalie, works for Disney on Ice now |
 I worked with Payten in Jefferson City, MO. She is currently in the junior Ice Dancing team in Canada |  I am lucky enough to be one of Gracie Gold's first coaches. I taught her in Springfield, MO for 2 years |
 Both Gold's worked with me when they started figure skating in Springfield, MO |  Enjoy working with this fun group at the U of I Ice Arena |
 During my stay in Guam from 2005-2007, I taught the Sunday group classes in the Sandcastle Theater |