[header] How to choose the right figure skating coach for your child [title] Figure out the skill level of your child. [step] The many disciplines in skating require different knowledge and experience. [substeps] There are not many people who can coach every aspect of skating. 
It is important to know what you want before asking because it is a waste of time and energy to be asking about ice dance coaches when you and your child are more focused on freestyle. In addition, for ice dance, some coaches will do the pattern dances with the skater for tests but some will not.