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Expertise
I feel I can answer most questions regarding the sport. I`m a registered Artistic Roller Skating Coach and have taught at various rinks for over 30 years. I coach competitive dance teams and teach anyone from the beginner skater up and through Gold Medal skaters.
Experience in the area
I'm a certified coach and have credentials from both the Roller Skating Association International and USA Roller Sports which is recgonized by the US Olympic Committee.
Education/Credentials
I am certified through USA Roller Sports and the Rolling Skating Association International
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
There is a whole other side of roller skating that most people never get to see. They have competition just like ice skating with beautiful dance skating, school figures, freestyle and pairs. Most rinks have clubs which offer this type of training from host professionals. For some reason the general public is unaware of all this. But it really does exist.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| supriya | 11/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Janine | 11/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Pat.. |
| Brenda | 09/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank U so Much. We can consider ..... |
| Wendi Boo | 09/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Rhonda | 08/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Expert answered question very quickly. Response was ..... |
Recent Answers from Pat Palmer
2011-12-11 Artistic roller skating coaching:
Hi Evie, I just had one of my competitive skaters move to Plano so he's been checking out the rinks in that area. There are 3 rinks that he likes with qualified coaches. I'm not sure if you're looking
2011-11-11 what is better 'roller skating or inline skating for 3yr old..':
Hi Supriya, My experience is that kids will learn faster, and not be quite as afraid, if they start out on roller skates. Once they have pretty good balance and can push fairly well, then it's ok
2011-11-05 Skating:
Hi, So your balance is somewhere in the middle of not being bad but not being consistently good. Practice Hunter, practice! When you skate you need to feel that your right on top of your skates and
2011-11-05 COMBINED ROLLER SKATING RINK & MINI GOLF:
Hi Janine, Rinks vary in size. The average rink floor around here is 75' x 180'. Of course you could go smaller depending on what you're using your floor for. If it's just public skating sessions
2011-10-29 Skating:
Hi Hunter, Before we talk about your skates, let me ask this? How is your balance when you skate? Are you pretty much in balance most of the time or do you have to fight for your balance all the
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