Erin E. Egelhoff
PhD(c), M.S.(Kinesiology), M.S.(Psychology), CSCS,*D

Erin specializes in high-performance consulting for figure skating athletes, coaches, and organizations, applying sport science and movement expertise to a sport that demands exceptional technical precision and multidimensional development. Her work focuses on evaluating and enhancing the systems that support skating performance—from movement quality and technical development to training structure, culture, and long-term athlete progression. By integrating biomechanics, motor learning, psychology, and athlete-centered LTAD principles, Erin helps skaters build technical mastery, reduce injury risk, and perform with greater consistency under pressure. She collaborates with coaches, clubs, and federations to strengthen developmental pathways, improve communication and alignment, and create evidence-informed high-performance environments tailored specifically to the unique demands of figure skating. Her consulting approach blends multidisciplinary expertise with a deep understanding of skating’s technical, artistic, and competitive landscape, offering athletes and organizations strategic solutions that elevate both performance and well-being.

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Figure Skating Expertise

Erin’s consulting work is grounded in more than two decades inside every level of figure skating—as an elite athlete, professional performer, master-rated coach, technical judge, and sport scientist. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of the sport, including jump and spin mechanics, movement quality, skating skills development, performance psychology, and readiness-based progression. She brings a unique ability to translate complex sport science principles into skating-specific strategies that enhance technical development, optimize training structure, and support long-term performance sustainability. Her deep understanding of the sport’s technical, artistic, and competitive demands allows her to guide athletes and organizations with clarity, precision, and evidence-informed insight.

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Who I Work With

Erin works with figure skating athletes, coaches, clubs, and sport organizations seeking to elevate their performance environment and developmental systems. She provides targeted consulting for:

Athletes seeking advanced technical development, performance clarity, or movement-based solutions

Coaches looking to refine methodology, improve communication, or strengthen athlete progression pathways

Clubs and academies aiming to build high-performance structures, align coaching practices, and improve athlete experience

Federations and leadership groups seeking support in LTAD strategy, talent pathways, and performance program development.

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Whether working individually or at the organizational level, Erin brings a strategic, athlete-centered, and evidence-informed perspective to each project.

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Areas of Expertise

​Erin’s multidisciplinary background supports a comprehensive approach to high-performance in figure skating, including:

 

• Movement Science & Biomechanics

        Technical analysis, movement quality, efficiency, and force production aligned with skating demands.

• Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD)

        Readiness-based progression, skill acquisition, developmental planning, and sustainable training structures.

• Motor Learning & Skill Acquisition

        Coaching strategies that enhance retention, transfer, and technical mastery in complex skills.

• Performance Psychology & Mental Skills

        Confidence, clarity, attentional focus, and performance consistency under pressure.

• Organizational Alignment & Culture Design

        High-performance environments, communication models, coach-athlete dynamics, and system architecture.

 

Each area is integrated into her consulting to provide skating-specific solutions that are practical, evidence-informed, and aligned with long-term success.

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Credentials & Professional Background

Erin’s work is supported by a rare combination of academic training, professional experience, and sport-specific expertise:

 

• Academic & Scientific Training

        PhD Candidate in Health & Human Performance

        M.S. in Kinesiology (Sports Conditioning / Sport & Exercise Psychology)

        M.S. in Psychology

        Ongoing MLS in Sports Law & Business

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• Professional Certifications

        NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, *D

        USFS Master Rated / Master Accredited Coach (Free Skating & Skating Skills)

        PSA Level 4 Hockey Skating Skills Technician

        USA Weightlifting Level 2 Coach

        Precision Nutrition Pn1

        Functional Movement Screen (FMS1)

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• Figure Skating Expertise

        Five-Time U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist

        (Singles FS, Skating Skills, Solo FD, Solo Pattern Dance, Partnered Pattern Dance)

        U.S. Figure Skating Judge & Official

        Former NCAA varsity figure skater

        Professional show skater for nine seasons (Holiday On Ice & others)

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• Leadership & Governance

        Chair, NSCA Long-Term Athletic Development SIG

        Vice-Chair, NSCA Figure Skating SIG

        Vice-Chair, NSCA Exercise & Sport Psychology SIG

        Board Member, Ohio Weightlifting State Organization

       

This unique intersection of sport science, technical mastery, psychology, law, coaching, and performance makes Erin one         of the most comprehensive and innovative consultants in modern figure skating history.

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​Erin’s work reflects a commitment to advancing the standards of figure skating performance through clarity, innovation, and evidence-informed practice. Her goal is to help athletes, coaches, and organizations build environments where excellence is sustainable, purposeful, and aligned with long-term growth.

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