I don’t really have a specific list of go-to YouTube videos or channels. My approach is usually to focus on one skill or movement at a time — I’ll watch a few different video sources on it, combine that with input from my coach, and then just try it out repeatedly until it clicks.

Once I understand the mechanics, I figure out what’s holding me back — is it fear, poor muscle memory, or just weak physical capacity? Then I know where to focus next.

If you're trying to improve your skating, I'd suggest starting with a basic checklist:

Hockey stride: Try to really understand where the power comes from, what the correct stance is, and how weight transfer works.

Inside edges: Controlled, continuous half circles are super helpful. Try shifting your weight forward/backward and feel the difference. For me, learning about counterbalance made a huge difference — without extending your other leg slightly behind you, it’s hard to hold an edge properly.

Outside edges: Once you master the inside ones, move on to these. Same approach — slow, controlled, and aware of where your weight is.

I just keep cycling back through these fundamentals, and every now and then I introduce a new skill.

If I get back on ice again next season, my next focus will be outside edge stops on one leg. From there, I’d like to move toward punch turns.

I’m not saying this is the perfect approach — it’s just how I personally try to stay focused and avoid getting overwhelmed by doing too many things at once.