--- title: "Speed Skating Coaching by Champion Raghavendra – Roller Skating Lessons for All - mytribe" description: "Join Speed Skating Coaching with Raghavendra, India’s national champion. From roller skating lessons to competitive skating, all ages and skill levels welcome. Book your spot and glide towards your goals!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/raghavendra_somayaji last_updated: 2024-06-02 --- # Raghavendra Somayaji Led by an international skater for Team India, we offer roller and ice skating coaching for all ages. We train beginners into champions for state, national, and international competitions through disciplined, powerful methods. ## Services ### [Competitive Speed Skating Training](https://mytribe.in/raghavendra_somayaji/competitive-speed-skating-training) Training at Rajarajeshwari Nagar and Basavanagudi Typically ₹3,000-8,000 per month (estimate) - [Video: This is how we build explosive power. I use parachute training to create resistance, strengthening the key muscles needed for powerful starts and maintaining speed. It's a core part of our high-intensity interval skating drills.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8178da77-c7b3-444d-aca7-ee399d433d9a) - ![The result of dedicated training. Here I am with my student after he won gold in the 1000m at the 6th National Ranking Championship. This is what we work for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2684bb19-2739-4ed9-a7f9-02c13e7c0bcb) - [Video: This is what race day feels like. A clip from the 59th National Championship, showing the tactics and split-second decisions needed to secure a gold medal finish. I teach my skaters how to be not just fast, but smart.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b55e3e8f-3280-4843-840e-67570f196bbc) - [Video: Perfecting form is everything. We use slide boards to lock down skating posture and technique, ensuring every movement is efficient and powerful. I always push for "innondu round" to build muscle memory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8238ac82-3195-4704-94fd-e6f12edf2a85) - ![My club is a team of champions. This collage from the 61st National Championship shows our skaters with their haul of gold, silver, and bronze medals. We train together, we win together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/569dd063-91aa-4028-988a-4415b9331a73) - ![My passion for skating goes beyond the roller rink. I've had the honor of representing India and winning medals in international short track ice skating, an experience that brings a unique depth to my coaching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17f793e9-c620-4dc7-b776-f0ed8aa57c4e) - ![Skating is a family affair. This is a proud moment for me, both as a father and a coach, after my daughter and I both won gold medals at the district championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d601d68-7c9a-4387-9bb7-b384e7ce2557) - ![The pride of representing Karnataka. A victory moment from the 59th National Championship, holding our state flag high. This is the passion I instill in all my athletes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acf129f0-a521-4679-9d28-c122d99998c3) ### [Roller & Ice Skating Lessons](https://mytribe.in/raghavendra_somayaji/roller-ice-skating-lessons) Lessons at rinks in Rajarajeshwari Nagar Typically ₹300-900 per session (estimate) - [Video: This is what we train for. The final lap, the push for the finish line, and the feeling of winning gold for Karnataka at the 62nd National Speed Skating Championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6885fde4-60a6-48d5-a9e0-f584305fae00) - [Video: This is how we build power. Using dry-land slide boards, I guide my young skaters to perfect their form and strength. You will often hear me shouting "Innondu round!" (one more round) because we always push for more.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8238ac82-3195-4704-94fd-e6f12edf2a85) - ![A proud moment for me as a coach, standing by my student as he celebrates his gold medal win at the 6th National Ranking Championship in Goa. This is the result of dedication and hard work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2684bb19-2739-4ed9-a7f9-02c13e7c0bcb) - ![Our team is our strength. This collage celebrates the incredible performance of our skaters at the 61st National Championship, bringing home a haul of gold, silver, and bronze medals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/569dd063-91aa-4028-988a-4415b9331a73) - ![It all starts with the first push. Here is my daughter, focused and determined during a race, showing the confidence and skill we build in our young skaters right from the beginning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36e8a7e8-2965-437c-bc62-1a5e35346bf4) - ![My expertise covers both roller and ice skating. This was a special moment, winning two gold medals and my 9th national champion title at the 15th Ice Skating Nationals in Gulmarg.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed077cfb-60f6-454d-99d5-e6dcb7163638) - ![Skating is more than a sport for us; it's our life. Here we are as a family, my wife, my daughter, and I, sharing our love for skating as we get ready to welcome a new member to our team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/429d0f5e-8624-4123-b8b5-c1f603fc6123) - ![The feeling of crossing the finish line first is unbeatable. This photo captures the joy and energy of winning a 500m gold at the state championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d489a11-8f52-440f-96af-755c78eb1345) ## Meet your expert ### My story We’re Skaters World Skating Academy, and yeah, we bleed tricolor pride—Jai Hind! Skating is in our bones. From fighting for golds to cheering for every kid’s first glide, that’s our jam. Our journey’s full of medals, sweat, and big family vibes. My mentor, my wife Swathi (she’s the boss coach), and our two kids—this is our world. Family’s everything. We carry each other, always. ### My work - **All Ages Skating Coaching**: We teach roller and ice skating to everyone, starting from 3 years old. Beginner to champ, all welcome. - **Summer Camps & Regular Batches**: Roller skating summer camp, regular sessions, and special classes for all skill levels. - **Competitive Skating Training**: We prep skaters for state, national, and international events. Real champions, real medals. - **Parachute Resistance Drills**: We use parachute resistance skating drills—crazy but it works! Builds real power and speed. - **Family-Run, Team Spirit**: Swathi leads coaching with me. Our club is one big skating family—always cheering, always pushing.