Episode 3: Synchronized Skating & Coaching Insights with Kameryn Furman

In this episode of the On Call Coaches Podcast, Coach Alex and Coach Zane are joined by special guest Kameryn Furman, a national synchronized skating coach and Team USA representative—who also happens to be Coach Zane’s sister. Kameryn shares her incredible journey from ice dancer and competitive figure skater to her current role as director of KC Momentum. She dives into the world of synchronized skating, the rise of video coaching in figure skating, and how technology like On Call Coaches is transforming athlete development. Along the way, Kameryn shares personal stories about growing up with Coach Zane, including a hilarious mishap from her first competition and some funny behind-the-scenes family stories.

Whether you're interested in synchronized skating, coaching techniques, or just enjoy sibling banter, this episode has something for everyone!

Timeline Summary

00:05 - 00:25 – Intro by Coach Alex and Coach Zane, with updates on new On Call Coaches features like downloadable videos and algorithm changes for ranking coaches.

00:26 - 01:59 – Discussion on technical improvements at On Call Coaches, including Google listing issues and platform upgrades.

02:00 - 03:25 – Introduction of Kameryn Furman, sharing her background in both hockey and figure skating.

03:26 - 05:16 – Kameryn recounts her first synchronized skating competition at age three, including a minor injury and an adorable finish.

05:17 - 07:10 – Kameryn talks about her coaching journey, her master's team qualifying for nationals, and winning a national medal.

07:11 - 09:27 – Kameryn shares her experience representing Team USA internationally and fun traditions like swapping flags with competitors.

09:28 - 12:25 – Kameryn and Coach Zane reflect on growing up together, with a funny story about Zane removing his own braces.

12:26 - 15:15 – The hosts share more sibling banter, discussing Zane’s childhood, coaching style, and an old sticky ceiling toy.

15:16 - 18:43 – Kameryn explains the rise of video coaching in figure skating and how she collaborates with other coaches for feedback.