Skating excellence doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built on technique, discipline, and years of focused development. Few understand this better than Kim Burns, a trailblazer in the world of powerskating.
A Skater’s Journey: From Artistry to Athletics
Kim Burns began her life on the ice as a competitive figure skater. With a natural gift for movement and an eye for detail, she quickly developed a deep technical foundation — one that would later become the cornerstone of her unique approach to coaching. Today, with over 40 years of combined experience as both an elite skater and a sought-after coach, Kim has carved out a distinct space as a powerskating specialist.
Her expertise blends the grace and precision of figure skating with the intensity and performance demands of hockey. This crossover has proven to be a game-changer for athletes looking to gain an edge in speed, agility, and overall skating mechanics.
What Is Powerskating — Really?
Despite its growing popularity, "power skating" remains a misunderstood term for many. It’s often confused with general skating drills or basic conditioning — but it’s much more nuanced than that.
Powerskating is the specialized training focused entirely on enhancing a player’s skating efficiency, control, and explosiveness. It’s not about teaching someone how to play hockey; it’s about teaching them how to move better on the ice.
A true powerskating program addresses:
- Edge control: Mastery of inside and outside edges to improve agility and maneuverability.
- Stride mechanics: Optimizing stride length, frequency, and posture to maximize speed and minimize wasted energy.
- Balance and posture: Developing a strong core stance that promotes stability in dynamic movement.
- Starts and transitions: Teaching explosive acceleration and seamless directional changes.
- Efficiency: Helping players conserve energy while maintaining high levels of performance over time.
Kim’s figure skating background gives her a unique lens through which she evaluates these elements. Her programs focus on teaching smart, biomechanically sound movement that translates into real-world performance on the ice.
Elevating Players of All Levels
From grassroots youth programs to elite athletes striving for the next level, Kim’s coaching philosophy is built around individualized development. She understands that no two players are the same, and her programs are tailored accordingly. Whether she's working with a shy 8-year-old learning basic edge work or a high-level junior player refining crossovers and backward pivots, Kim’s approach is marked by patience, precision, and purpose.
Players and coaches alike appreciate her clear communication style, her keen eye for detail, and her high standards — all delivered in a supportive and empowering environment.
What sets Kim apart isn’t just her technical knowledge, but her ability to connect. She has a gift for making players feel both challenged and capable, helping them discover new layers of confidence and control in their skating. Her sessions are as much about mental growth as they are about physical improvement.
Skaters leave her programs not only faster and more agile, but also more self-aware — understanding how their bodies move and how to make those movements more effective.
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