Coaching by Emily Zeller
Private Figure Skating Lessons in Madison, WI
Step on the ice. Fall in love with skating.
Coaching beginners, kids, adults, and developing skaters with clear technical feedback and patient support.
The approach
Great skating is not built on louder corrections. It is built on the right correction, at the right moment, from a coach who knows exactly what your body is doing, and exactly what it should do next.
18+
Years on the ice
8
Years coaching
3
Medal disciplines
100%
Individualized feedback
Start here
№ 01Which skater are you?
Every skater starts somewhere different. Pick the one that sounds like you. Your first lesson is one click away.
Lessons & sessions
№ 02Coaching for the skill you want next.
Private lessons start at $30 for 30 minutes. Choose private instruction, small groups, virtual feedback, or targeted technical sessions, and select any lesson to begin booking it.
Unsure which fits? Send a note and you will get an honest recommendation, not a sales pitch.
Meet your coach
Precise feedback. Steady confidence. A real love for clean skating.
Emily Zeller has skated since 2008 and coached since 2018, bringing a thoughtful mix of technical detail, patience, and athletic standards to every lesson. Lessons are professional without feeling stiff: clear corrections, practical drills, and encouraging feedback that helps skaters understand what to change and why it matters. Based in Madison, WI, with access to rinks across the area.
- Gold
- Skating Skills medalist
- Silver
- Ice Dance medalist, working toward gold
- Bronze
- Freestyle medalist, working toward gold
- Pairs
- Trained under an Olympian in pairs and ice dance
Virtual coaching
Send a video. Get feedback before your next session.
Virtual video analysis and 30-minute virtual lessons help skaters review edges, spins, jumps, posture, timing, skating skills, and performance quality from anywhere.
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Actionable corrections
Focused notes on what to adjust, what to repeat, and how to practice it.
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Convenient rhythm
Use virtual feedback between rink sessions to keep progress moving.
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Skill-specific review
Ask about a single spin, jump setup, edge pattern, or performance moment.
How it works
№ 03Booked in about two minutes.
No accounts, no payment up front, no pressure. Here is exactly what happens after you reach out.
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Send a quick note
Two minutes. Tell me who is skating and what you want to work on. No payment, no commitment.
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Get matched on a time
You will get a personal reply with availability, rink details, and a lesson plan suggestion.
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Step on the ice
Show up, warm up, and leave your first lesson with skills you can feel and a clear next step.
Book a lesson
Your first lesson starts with a two-minute note.
Tell me who is skating and what you want to work on. You will get a personal reply with availability and a plan. No payment, no commitment.
Private lessons from $30 for 30 minutes
Free to inquire. Pay nothing until you book a time
Personal reply, usually within 24 hours
All ages and levels. Total beginners especially welcome
FAQ
Asked before booking.
Practical answers for new skaters, adults, families, and anyone considering virtual coaching.
Private lessons are actually the easiest way to start. You get one-on-one support from your very first step, progress at exactly your pace, and skip the guesswork of figuring it out alone. Total beginners are some of the most rewarding skaters to coach.
No. Adults start every season and are often surprised how quickly they progress with clear, patient instruction. Lessons are judgment-free and built around your comfort level, whether your goal is gliding confidently or landing jumps.
Yes. Beginners are welcome, including skaters who are stepping onto the ice for the first time and skaters who want stronger basics before moving into higher skills.
Yes. Lessons with friends or siblings are available at a reduced rate per person and can be shaped around shared goals or mixed skill levels.
You don't need to own skates. Every rink rents them at the front desk. Wear warm layers you can move in, bring gloves, and feel free to use protective gear if it helps you feel comfortable. A helmet is recommended for young skaters.
Yes. You can send videos for feedback on edges, spins, jumps, posture, timing, skating skills, or performance quality.
Thirty minutes works well for beginners, younger skaters, or focused review. One hour is helpful for deeper technical work or multiple skills.
Weekly coaching spots are limited
The ice is waiting.
Whether it is a first wobble or a first medal, every skater remembers the lesson where it clicked. Yours could be next week.