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@souviendra
February 10, 2026 at 5:46 pm
he’s a good teacher
@franbongard
February 10, 2026 at 5:50 pm
What a ridiculously nice guy!
@jeffreyotterman8624
February 10, 2026 at 5:52 pm
I just found out your parents died and I am so sorry for your loss. You are amazing and courageous. You are family
@KimCher007
February 10, 2026 at 6:16 pm
He’s so well spoken, could listen to him for hours!
@de_donnestial
February 10, 2026 at 6:17 pm
Max, you’re amazing, all the best to you! ❤
@janetslater129
February 10, 2026 at 6:25 pm
“Slang” that we also use…”leftie” vs “righty” That refers to our rotation of jumps and spins. Most skaters are counterclockwise (they rotate to the left), so they land their jumps and exit their spins on their right foot (hence righty). For those who rotate to the right are known as clockwise skaters are known as lefties, as they land their jumps and exit their spins on their left foot (hence lefty).
@chrzpc
February 10, 2026 at 6:29 pm
I’ve seen left handed skaters spin clockwise
@PotatoKing16
February 10, 2026 at 6:39 pm
Thank you for editing in the visuals! One of the best tech supports
@hockeygrrlmuse
February 10, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Yes, I really liked those! Even a few short clips with no further editing helped demonstrate what he was talking about.
@StewNWT
February 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm
he is so gorgeous
@cassidyleonards2411
February 10, 2026 at 7:04 pm
This is perfect timing for this video since I’m watching Medalist.
@Laybackloser
February 10, 2026 at 7:04 pm
I skate in Auras too & it’s the coolest molding process. The carbon fiber is soft, like toilet paper & you have to let it cool for a full 24 hours so it doesn’t rip. Then it’s like the stiffest thing you’ve ever skated in. So weird.
@hockeygrrlmuse
February 10, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Okay that sounds amazing but – 24 hours??? Do you have to sleep in them??? I’ve had several pairs of hockey skates baked but it was nowhere near that intense.
@Laybackloser
February 10, 2026 at 8:13 pm
@hockeygrrlmusehaha no! They get wrapped in cellophane/saran wrap to lock the heat in while it molds to your foot, you have to wait about 20-30 mins, then the tech takes the plastic off, you sit a bit longer depending on how warm they are, then once they’re relatively cool, you can take them off, but you can’t skate in them for 24 hrs just to make sure they’re 100% cool. Auras aren’t like the stiff leather or synthetic materials other skates use. The carbon fiber gets a lot hotter & cools a lot slower so it can warp & be damaged if you manipulate it while its still warm. I got to visit the Aura booth at nationals & tell them my thoughts since they were collecting feedback. The founder was sooo nice.
@treatitlikeaboardgame3508
February 10, 2026 at 7:06 pm
I bet the person who threw the chocolate, thought it was for the kids 😅
@ashley9534
February 10, 2026 at 7:15 pm
He’s so sweet. I just found out his parents died last year. My heart. I hope he does so well.
@greennubula
February 10, 2026 at 7:18 pm
5:04 i wish u guys would have shown images or clips of Surya Bonaly. She originated the one foot backflip at the winter olympics, and was penalized for it.
@CurlyBoyChuck
February 10, 2026 at 7:18 pm
He’s amazing, such a beautiful spirit. Watched his short program today, it was amazing.
@susanaporto454
February 10, 2026 at 7:24 pm
I really liked this video! Very clear explanations. I’m not a figure skater, I’ve never even been on skates, and I understood everything!
Thank you, Max! Good luck on the Free Program!
@FULD72
February 10, 2026 at 7:41 pm
I just fell on the ice this morning!
….in front of the coffee shop…
…still embarrassing- ha!
@joaopereiradacosta7602
February 10, 2026 at 7:43 pm
This guy is a great communicator let alone a fantastic skater
@glossaria2
February 10, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Thank you, Max! You gave us excellent insight onto what you do!
@oldcowbb
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Figure Skaters always cute
@mru06
February 10, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Wow, I hope he does some commentating in the far future. He’s very enjoyable and straightforward in his explanations.
@edits-ci7er
February 10, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Bro he’s so smart
@jpack85
February 10, 2026 at 8:09 pm
I think that we have a future skating broadcaster on our hands when his skating career is over.
@lmsmith015
February 10, 2026 at 8:10 pm
I’ve been watching Max skate for years, and it was so fun to see him in this element. So charismatic!
@3v3ry2
February 10, 2026 at 8:12 pm
I love his answer about 5s vs 1g. Makes so much sense.
@tsirakura1684
February 11, 2026 at 12:02 pm
I’m no figure skater but I was taught to skate basics by my dad when I was a kid, and after 10 years of no skating it came back to me like it never left. What a beautiful sport.
@impress_and_empress
February 11, 2026 at 12:22 pm
Thank you so much for this wonderful video!🙏❤🙏I only watch figure skating for artistry, energy and aesthetics, but this video explaining its technical aspects is so enthralling that I watched it all with great interest🤩
@brettnissley8130
February 11, 2026 at 12:36 pm
Would honestly love to see a video like this for each sport in the Olympics!
@PhantonX-p4c
February 11, 2026 at 1:24 pm
We need to see ‘David Laid’ on here!
@Are_We_Having_Tea
February 11, 2026 at 1:28 pm
Great explanations! Max is going to be an awesome coach to future skaters and will make a great commentator as well!
@chanterellephotography2293
February 11, 2026 at 1:38 pm
He’s the best I’ve seen at giving answers in one of these “Tech Support” videos. His answers are concise and easy to understand, but also delivered in a way that feels friendly and conversational. He’s clearly knowledgeable and not at all boring to listen to, which is a rare combo!
@moo8008e
February 11, 2026 at 1:46 pm
Incredibly eloquent and articulate. Born speaker and instructor. Keep doing what you are doing. You are a great spokesperson for the sport!
@suzanneoleander3224
February 11, 2026 at 1:47 pm
Every kid that skates wants to be a sweeper kid! I was always so envious of those kids!
@amglory13
February 11, 2026 at 2:31 pm
They don’t call him Coach Max for nothing! He’s a great teacher 🫶
@LynnMarsh-l2m
February 11, 2026 at 2:52 pm
Thank you. This was very interesting and informative!
@jerrycarlson8968
February 11, 2026 at 3:06 pm
Have you ever had vertigo before
@icnocuicatl
February 11, 2026 at 3:16 pm
I fell in love with him just now
@860_abial
February 11, 2026 at 3:31 pm
i want to try taking on skating just for fun at 20. i have always been fascinated and wish i was put more into sports as a child. i think i will get into this fall?
@DavidVolkman
February 11, 2026 at 3:49 pm
Absolutely a graceful skater! Reminds me of the Ice Skaters I watched as a kid in the late 60s. I appreciate technical skaters but Max makes it look easy and graceful. A true artist!
@sh0ck3r48
February 11, 2026 at 4:18 pm
do the names of the jumps change if your left handed and left legged dominant?
@elliharris5638
February 11, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Skating backwards is just fun lol
@strangementalitypaperYT
February 11, 2026 at 4:51 pm
I remember the crash that killed his parents. Way to go, Max. All of USA loves you!
@drick1488
February 11, 2026 at 5:18 pm
Boi, your mindset ist 🔥
@alexaales7937
February 11, 2026 at 5:22 pm
ok, so the audience throws all that stuff on the ice. you explained how its been collected. well, we can see that with our own eyes. what we want to know is what happens to all the gifts?? surely you dont have a garage full of stuffed animals or do you????
@vdoyne
February 11, 2026 at 5:27 pm
This was fun and informative!
@SusanD78
February 11, 2026 at 5:47 pm
YAY it’s Max!!
@jillcnc
February 11, 2026 at 6:14 pm
The kids Max is teaching are so lucky.
@melissag5682
February 11, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Love this! ❤️
@кумирк
February 11, 2026 at 6:25 pm
❤❤❤
@KatherineOfYouTube
February 11, 2026 at 7:22 pm
I couldnt watch this… the editing is just horrendous, the constant in/out of the camera (editing) made ME dizzy… stopped after less than 2 minutes.
@Bulldogg6404
February 12, 2026 at 8:35 am
11:58 Knowing the internet and the amount of their/there/they’re and your/you’re mistakes, this user might have been asking “breaking in” (getting skates conditioned or seated) OR “braking in” (slowing/stopping) and just simply misspelled lol
@abigailhalverson1884
February 12, 2026 at 8:36 am
Because We Can! 😂
@sunkissedcreators
February 12, 2026 at 8:56 am
What a beautiful sport, thank your for sharing your expertise and experiences with us 💜
@gilliangiannetti9398
February 12, 2026 at 9:08 am
I’m not that religious but I keep hoping his parents see what he’s doing. Max is going to be a huge part of this sport for a long time. ❤️
@nidr0j
February 12, 2026 at 9:29 am
i really enjoyed this! as a long time spectator.
@ildikorozs1063
February 12, 2026 at 10:34 am
Maxim! You are amazing! Thank you so much for all the information. I learned a lot. Good luck!
@lindsaymclaughlin8613
February 12, 2026 at 10:43 am
Great explanation of the jumps! Thank you!
@mfuentes4961
February 12, 2026 at 11:08 am
So happy to see him getting recognition for his accomplishments and knowledge of figure skating after all that’s happened to him and the figure skating community the past year. His parents taught him well and would be so proud of him.🥹
@camreadsshiz
February 12, 2026 at 11:32 am
MAXXXX
@KS-lp3ui
February 12, 2026 at 11:58 am
I love that Max shouted out Jason Brown’s artistry.
@wsp912
February 12, 2026 at 12:42 pm
Speaks very well, beyond his years
@dolphinschild62
February 12, 2026 at 1:01 pm
Wow, heating the boot, putting it on hot, taping them. That was surprising to me. How long to wear them? And how bad was the heat? I wonder
@JenCohen-sk8r
February 12, 2026 at 1:21 pm
You couldn’t have picked a better skater for this video. Max isn’t just a great skater and Olympian, but he’s coach Max to some lucky kids. BTW, when I skated I couldn’t stand the loop either. 😅
@lostbug
February 12, 2026 at 1:26 pm
He could read Wikipedia and I would listen
@ajisbell6778
February 12, 2026 at 1:40 pm
He talked about the strap on his pants… made me wonder about socks.. I would think the feet get sweaty… is there a preference in types of socks?
@curtbell6839
February 12, 2026 at 2:08 pm
His parents would be so proud of him.
@foreverfallful
February 12, 2026 at 3:41 pm
Super Max ❤
@onegoldenkookie
February 12, 2026 at 4:48 pm
My GOAT Yuzuru Hanyu gets mentioned! Enjoyed contributing to the pooh rain when I got to see him skate in person~
Great job Maxim at the Olympics!
@katia.zenitude
February 12, 2026 at 6:12 pm
You’re so good at explaining things
@BethelKahsay-v2q
February 12, 2026 at 6:32 pm
John 3:16 For God so loved the (put your name after loved) world that He gave His and only son that whoever(your name after the word that)would believe in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
@BethelKahsay-v2q
February 12, 2026 at 6:33 pm
Jesus loves you and is coming back repent and turn to Him
@AskMeHistoryStuff
February 12, 2026 at 6:34 pm
I hope he goes far in his sport and in life.
@angelastephens82
February 12, 2026 at 7:13 pm
Darling!! My heart stopped durning your competions! I see you, I heard you, you should be soo proud of yourself!
@CocoOPNY
February 12, 2026 at 7:37 pm
Beautiful explanations, wow!! I used to love Kurt Browning’s artistry. Magnificent. I’m so happy to see such artistry melded with technical abilities now. When the quad was first accomplished, it seemed like the skaters who could do the quad were so boring to watch. Little creativity and grace in their movements. Now the artists are back on the ice.
@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n
February 12, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Just over a year after losing his parents in a plane crash that killed over two dozen members of the figure skating community, Maxim Naumov fulfilled the Olympic dream he shared with his parents and, in his own way, brought them with him to Milan Cortina
@jrbanks2983
February 12, 2026 at 8:49 pm
🧸 To the Winnie the Poohs
all over the ice for that one skater . .
It would’ve been wild to have thrown out a ‘Where’s Waldo’ stuffed toy into the middle of all of them.
@ashleymadison9380
February 12, 2026 at 9:18 pm
He cute!
@cg0825
February 12, 2026 at 11:16 pm
My question — how does someone like him channel such tragedy into such an amazing routine? Not sure I can imagine what he is going through
@naomirabe5196
February 12, 2026 at 11:42 pm
Maxim is such an inspiration and he seems so kind!
@Dancewithpaula
February 12, 2026 at 11:58 pm
Great video. What a lovely and articulate athlete.
@davidcraig1714
February 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm
I appreciate skating (performance) so much more by listening to Maxim. Well done Maxim!
@yuliabrygar6885
February 13, 2026 at 12:08 am
So well explained! Fantastic performance on the short program on the Olympics too!
@jeannebrady909
February 13, 2026 at 2:24 am
Thanks for taking the time for this, Max! We love you!
@joannefairclough7960
February 13, 2026 at 4:50 am
Wouldn’t his parents be so proud?!!! Thank you Maxim! What a wonderful and educational video! Continued best wishes for Milano Cortina!!!!!
@TroysPop
February 13, 2026 at 5:57 am
Congratulations on an outstanding Olympics performance. It was thrilling to watch you! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🫡
@__Qt
February 13, 2026 at 8:06 am
Какой он милашка. Очень приятно его было слушать.
@yourpalfred
February 13, 2026 at 8:50 am
What great technical explanations, but he’s also so warm, approachable and has great stuff to say about sports psychology too! And a shout-out to Jason Brown’s artistry?? PLEASE continue teaching and coach when you’re done competing, Max!!
@vitaliyprovotorov8272
February 13, 2026 at 9:49 am
Max thanks for language
@junham317
February 13, 2026 at 10:20 am
Very pleasant guy. Well spoken, friendly, talented. I wish him all the best!
@inamuri6006
February 13, 2026 at 1:49 pm
wow he’s well spoken, i can see why he has a passion for teaching, he has a knack for it.
@classicerynn8452
February 13, 2026 at 2:40 pm
He needs to be a skills commentator for figure skating. ❤ I have learned more about skating skills than I ever would have.
@sC-vk8xi
February 13, 2026 at 3:11 pm
I got a good question: why do some falls make the judges deduct points and sometimes not 🙂
@ Ilia Olympics 2026
@_introvertlife3692
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 pm
I didn‘t understand half of it because it‘s so complex but he is very sympatic!
@MaryYoungblood-xy8vg
February 13, 2026 at 6:40 pm
What a great kid.
@lene_leaf
February 13, 2026 at 7:04 pm
How do you start skating I always find it to be so cool
@vcka
February 14, 2026 at 5:23 pm
find a rink
@marcellooo69
February 13, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Inappropriate to use a death analogy as a joke in a question
@stephenandreu2217
February 13, 2026 at 7:46 pm
were is our epstien files video
@pibly7784
February 13, 2026 at 7:54 pm
Pairs skating : Chock and Bates are married. As for ALL of those stuffed animals skaters accumulate— I really hope they donate them to kids. 🤔
@CrispymexicanDUCK
February 13, 2026 at 8:39 pm
Illia is very technically gifted, but he definitely lacks the media polish Maxim has. Great choice for the video.
@kellys6164
February 13, 2026 at 8:44 pm
This was outstanding. What a humble, sweet, great human. Cheering for him. Thanks for a great video.
@LuisEnriqueHernándezNavarro
February 13, 2026 at 11:51 pm
who’s here after the final??
@rainamar8076
February 14, 2026 at 12:02 am
yeah I’ve def slipped out of a sal and knew i had to sharpen my blades asap haha
@dianescarritt1796
February 14, 2026 at 3:49 am
Really useful explanations. Thanks.
@Kuraiao
February 14, 2026 at 7:01 am
Such a hottie!
@vanessakealer9752
February 14, 2026 at 7:35 am
Could listen to him for hours.
@oofrey69
February 14, 2026 at 7:50 am
I hope that, in addition to his presumably amazing coaching, he does more stuff like this in the future, maybe skating commentary somewhere down the road? He is so great at explaining these concepts for a non-skater audience, his passion shines so brightly when he speaks, and he also has just such a positive and calming energy. Agree with the commenters who said they could listen to him talk for hours. Also shoutout to his beautiful programs in Milan!
@prncsshzl
February 14, 2026 at 8:47 am
Maybe just me but he kinda looks like a young Jason Bateman here
@caromalf
February 14, 2026 at 9:03 am
Two more questions ✌️
1 do skaters usually watch the other skaters’ performance while waiting for their turn?
2 after a skater has invented a new popular move, when is it “acceptable” for others to use it in competitions?
@jetzume
February 14, 2026 at 12:05 pm
I don’t even care if he’s not an Olympic or World Champ, I’d pick him as my coach if I were a skater.
@bobeyk1
February 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm
This is awesome!! What a special athlete…and so articulate.
@cami5413
February 14, 2026 at 2:45 pm
loved the video!!!! so well spoken and kind!! rooting for him always!!!<3333
@ZebraMachines
February 14, 2026 at 3:33 pm
Max is has such an amazing spirit. Talent and generosity with his students.
@GeFlixes
February 14, 2026 at 5:32 pm
The reason I’ve become interested in figure skating is actually the anime “Medalist”. It’s a beautiful sport.
@ds3843
February 14, 2026 at 6:28 pm
I like how Maxim pronounces certain Russian names totally in an English manner and then suddenly pronounces his own and Malinins surnames in pure Russian. 😅
Huge respect to you, Maxim. You are a cool person!
@RedDogGirl67
February 14, 2026 at 7:05 pm
We all know that Maxim Naumov is an exceptionally talented figure skater. This video shows that, in addition to his own amazing skating skill and dedication, he is an unbelievable coach/instructor! His communication skills are wonderful! He explains everything so well and makes the listeners feel included and confident. This was an EXCEPTIONAL video! Well done Maxim!
@samf.s8786
February 14, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Get Max to explain all the jumps “slower” for all the people who are just getting into figure skating or watching figure skating. He does this REALLY WELL.
@oceanequestrian11
February 14, 2026 at 8:12 pm
Incredibly well spoken and wisdom beyond his years… I know his parents are beyond proud of the man and skater he has become 🙏🏻
@icesk8er
February 14, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Excellent
@ns2110theonly
February 14, 2026 at 8:27 pm
Thank you Max for shouting out the 2002 Salt Lake City GOAT men. Pleshenko and Yagudin were bonechillingly magnificent BOTH SP & LPs. To be quite honest, the best of them all at the 2002 Olympics was Yagudin’s Gala performance, Overcome. I literally cry tears every time I watch it, which is basically about once a week.
Just like Max has his Scott announcing memorized. I get a little shiver every time that lady announces “ladies and gentlemen Alexei YAGUUUUUDIN!”
Max, you are so eloquent and personable and charming. And smart and talented and WHAT A gifted skater. Oly gold medals are in your future. My personal favorite of this generation’s young men skaters. The whole package.
@rickr530
February 14, 2026 at 8:41 pm
I was surprised and delighted to see the half-flips in his warmup. If a skater at his level is finding value in them then I’m going to be proud of mine.
@vitranisuber
February 14, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Love both sides of the interview! ❤
@triwulf1
February 14, 2026 at 9:02 pm
I always wonder if there’s the friendly rivalry between figure skaters and hockey player and how often “Toepick” (i.e. “The Cutting Edge”) gets said after someone falls, in jest or as an insult?
@HeavenlyRaven_08
February 14, 2026 at 9:46 pm
Lol I don’t know if toepick gets said a la Cutting Edge but I can say that as a former competitive figure skater, there was SERIOUS, not just friendly rivalry between figure skaters & hockey players. Most of the time it was fighting for ice time. But also, in MN, hockey is football. And figure skating was often seen as secondary/looked down on. There’s also real gender/sexuality pain where figure skating, seen as a more feminine sport, would kind of get the shorter end of the stick (in ice time, funding, etc…) and also hockey bro culture could be not just annoying, but misogynistic and homophobic and a lot of hockey boys would make fun of boys who figure skate and sling out slurs.
@octoale
February 14, 2026 at 9:22 pm
I had never noticed how high the hill on the boot is. Is there a technical reason for it ?
@cardswithcrystals6294
February 14, 2026 at 10:02 pm
He is such a good teacher!
@jourdyngroman
February 14, 2026 at 11:52 pm
Scott Hamilton will always be my favorite because those backflips always gave me chills
@jourdyngroman
February 14, 2026 at 11:56 pm
the gold vs. medal answer was so incredibly mature omg
@dontforgettheshoes
February 15, 2026 at 2:17 am
9:05 this response is why comments about the 2026 men’s fs were so annoying! The skaters are absolutely and validly judged on what they do that particular day but it DOESN’T mean that they’re still not phenomenal performers every other day. If that makes sense?
@Alexis84DE
February 15, 2026 at 5:49 am
Just saw him at the Olympics, he’s sooooo good!
And this video was very informative! Learned a lot, thanks ❤
@carolineb.9596
February 15, 2026 at 8:30 am
really interesting and very well explained! figure skating is such a technical sport and it’s nice to get a peak behind the curtains
@jimbullock4156
February 15, 2026 at 8:54 am
I hope to see Max at the 30 Olympics. He gave us some gorgeous skating in 26.
@PeterMustermann-n1k
February 15, 2026 at 11:34 am
Why do they waste so much time going around the track while the music plays, instead of just jumping like rabbits and collecting points?
@TheMsAuriel
February 15, 2026 at 12:12 pm
Thanks a lot Maxim for explaining this so well!
@hoperosalind8688
February 15, 2026 at 12:22 pm
I think it is fair to say we all love Max.
@jrt0301
February 15, 2026 at 1:51 pm
y’all really had to start him off with a question that jokes about dying while skating 🤦🏼♀
@lbaruzzi
February 15, 2026 at 6:11 pm
That’s cool
@inkoftheworld
February 15, 2026 at 7:17 pm
What did Hanyu do with all those Pooh bears…
@ec7568
February 15, 2026 at 8:10 pm
wish all the best for this guy with all that’s happened to him…much happiness and success in the future.
@theinvisiblegirlmh
February 15, 2026 at 8:56 pm
Max was fantastic! He should do more of this, because his ability to explain to the non-skaters and non-fans is exceptional.
(also, love the different photos you pulled out of other skaters, especially his friends Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez.)
@Nancy-tr5fi
February 15, 2026 at 10:17 pm
What ? The skates do not go backwards…..The Person skates backward. duh!
@janeramsey6864
February 16, 2026 at 1:00 am
This was so informative and entertaining! He has such a graceful presence, even when just talking and answering questions.
@jartober
February 16, 2026 at 1:33 am
The trauma of losing his parents will last forever though..in his alone time he probably has really tough moments. That being said, he seems so strong, grounded, and committed to make them super proud.
@ew7512
February 16, 2026 at 6:00 am
I’m 44 and not half as accomplished as these amazing young athletes. Pretty incredible to reach such levels at such a young age (or ever).
@vaaavvii
February 16, 2026 at 6:02 am
Such a nice soul, I hope he’s doing mentally and emotionally ok
@synchro_generic
February 16, 2026 at 7:54 am
What an eloquently spoken young man!
@VWYL900802
February 16, 2026 at 12:27 pm
Omg if you wanna overcome the mental doubt of jumping….just commit to the fall!!! A harness lesson is so expensive. If you just keep falling and couldn’t land, it means you haven’t jumped enough. Jump jump jump. Do more off ice. A really good tell is three perfect landings in a row. That’s why figure skating is like the winter sport version of gymnastics. Stick your landing.
@ЕкатеринаКалиничева-е2е
February 16, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Maxim has a Russian name, but neither looks nor speaks like a Russian) you don’t see it very often)) but I agree with some comments that he would be a great coach!
@bulkish_2931
February 16, 2026 at 1:05 pm
8:57 An arsenal fan asked this question 😂
@ThisReactiverse
February 16, 2026 at 1:49 pm
I don’t know the world of figure skating, I can only appreciate it as an onlooker. This man explained things so well that a child could understand it. Only a master can do that. I look forward to the rest of this man’s career and seeing where he goes.
@pcheng3841
February 16, 2026 at 4:04 pm
8:55 Lew Chong Wei : ???
@CarolSchmiedecke
February 16, 2026 at 4:36 pm
Maxim, you are a wonderful example of an athlete who not only shows grace and beauty on the ice, but intelligence and wisdom off the ice as well. Wishing you all good luck and best wishes as you pursue your Olympic dream and beyond. I know your parents are smiling down on you. ❤️
@results_not_found
February 16, 2026 at 5:54 pm
He’s sooo well spoken!
@positivewolf4138
February 16, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Strength is his middle name ❤
@TheModernGhost
February 16, 2026 at 7:46 pm
I always dreamed of doing figure skating but in my country we don’t have ice and the only rings that exist are waaaaay far and expensive so I just watch everything I can about it… I’m also kinda old for it right now, but I’ll always love it with all my heart. It was really a pleasure watching him in the Olympics, he looks like the kindest soul I’ve ever seen
@joyfuljaj
February 16, 2026 at 9:57 pm
I really love hearing the response to prefering one gold medal or five silver. Those kinds of questions help me understand what kind of drive and motivations athletes have. And either answer definitely has valid reasons.
@user-xd4jm4nq4l
February 16, 2026 at 11:41 pm
This is so clear, compelling, concise, and helpful!
@TiffTalksNY
February 16, 2026 at 11:57 pm
This is the best video I’ve ever seen 😍😍
@nereafcr
February 17, 2026 at 1:45 am
I want him to talk about Yuri on Ice … so much. 😢
@realpaatuhod
February 17, 2026 at 4:03 am
He’s such a natural teacher!!
@dustyburwell592
February 17, 2026 at 9:30 am
Wait… why can’t a skater land going forward?
@Brenda-i2s1b
February 17, 2026 at 4:59 pm
So proud of you Max. You are a wonderful skater, and a wonderful coach. You’re carrying on the history of great coaches such as Maribel Vincent Owen and Frank Carroll, and your own precious parents. The young skaters you train are very fortunate indeed.
@seniorskateboarder5958
February 17, 2026 at 8:44 pm
What a very nice young man.
@CurlyFromTheSwirly
February 18, 2026 at 1:54 am
Simple answer: because we can. 😂
@KristaErrickson
February 18, 2026 at 12:32 pm
When my mom was competing at nationals, compulsories were still apart of a skater’s score. I believe it counted as 1/3. It was unbelievably boring to watch, precision figure 8’s, while judges observed with their clipboards. Mom was grateful they got rid of them – for bad TV, mostly. Who wants to watch that?
On the other hand , these boring show of skills might further reduce the chances of favouritism.
@LenaBrie
February 18, 2026 at 12:55 pm
Finally an interview which feels real and refreshing ❤🎉
@KuzinaElizabeth
February 18, 2026 at 3:56 pm
Wow, amazing explanations!!! Thank you, Maxim!!!
@SumGuyLovesVideos
February 18, 2026 at 3:58 pm
is there any concept of goofy footedness, ie, a clockwise vs a counterclockwise spins for the same jump?
@Iamagoodwife
February 18, 2026 at 5:53 pm
Максим, удачи вам во всём!!
@Ironwill_Games
February 18, 2026 at 8:37 pm
Informative, entertaining and he also uplifted kinda fellow. Great video… now for some cross country skiing and shooting. That would also be an awesome video!
@LaineyBug2020
February 19, 2026 at 12:46 am
Wait, so you can’t kill someone with your ice sk8s like in the movies?
@khn2476
February 19, 2026 at 6:28 am
Very well explained. Nice guy.
@Naymom92
February 19, 2026 at 9:00 am
Like others say, He’s so well spoken. I really enjoyed watching. I hope he becomes a coach when he’s ready. He’d be amazing!!
@iriquelmaximin6229
February 19, 2026 at 9:13 am
I always wondered if figure skaters get cut by the blade, especially when they do jumps in pairs.
@laralyndy6106
February 19, 2026 at 9:44 am
This was so enjoyable and great to see. Good questions and answers. Max seems to be a great young man. I so enjoyed watching and learning. My one question is when they ‘pop’ and jump or spin what causes it, how do they know that theyre not going to be able to do it, you know? I just learned the term pop, and want to understand how the skater feels and knows and then decides to not attempt.
@pattyogreen
February 19, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Hes so smart and explained everything so well I need him to do another one of these
@blloooooooop
February 19, 2026 at 4:27 pm
Wow, I actually learnt a lot here! He’s a great ambassador for the sport.
@rebecca-0325
February 19, 2026 at 6:54 pm
He’s so well spoken; what a sweet guy. We love you coach Max!