Coaches
Our 2011/2012 Professional CoachesWFSC coaches are Skate Canada certified by the National Coaching Certification Program and First Aid.
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Sarah Aide
Personal Skating Achievements:
Sectional, E.O.S.I.C., and Provincial Level Competitor Novice Competitive Skater Gold Freeskate Gold Dance Gold Skills Gold Interpretive Juvenile Competitive Pairs Test Coaching Education: NCCP CanSkate Certified NCCP Level 1 Trained currently studying Kinesiology at University Coaching Experience: CanSkate STARSkate Competitive Availability and Rates: Available upon request Skating Related Achievements: Personal Training Specialist Group Fitness Specialist First Aid and CPR certified |
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Cindy Barclay-Hubert
Personal Skating Achievements:
Diamond Dance Test Gold skills Jr Silver FreeSkate Sixth Figure Years of coaching:5 years Coaching Education: NCCP Level 1 Certified Level 2 Theory and Technical in singles, skills and Dance CanPower Certified CEP Gold Status (2010-2012) Skating Related Achievements: Choreography and production assistance at various Ice Shows and Carnivals Availability: CanSkate, STARSkate (Singles, Skills, Dance), Choreography, Music Editing Skating Related Achievements: Background in costume/fashion design, currently producing costum dresses for figure skating. Rates: CanSkate $10/15 min lesson Other rates available upon request Coaching Philosophy: To never stop learning and to share my passion and knowledge with skaters of all ages and abilities allowing them to discover the joys of skating and help them realize their own potential. |
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Tina Betts-MacDonald
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Jim Blackburn
Personal Skating Achievements:
- 3 times National medalist - 3 times named to International competition - Performed at 1988 Calgary Olympics closing ceremonies - Member of ‘Champions On Ice’ national tour - Tests: Sr. Competitive Pairs, Jr. Competitive Singles, Gold Freeskate, Gold Dances, Gold Skills Years coaching: 20 years Coaching Education: NCCP Level 3 Theory & Level 3 Technical Skating Related Volunteer Work: - Contributing writer of National Pairs Training manuals - Sat on section Championship Committee - Technical work & choreography for Club carnivals Availability: Available to teach all disciplines at all levels. Skating Related Achievements: - Technical Director of ice theatre company - Guest Coach for technical & creative workshops. |
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Tania Cook
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Anna Forder-MacLaughlin
Personal Skating Achievements:
Senior Competitive Pair Test (Gold Pair) Junior Canadian Pair Champion Senior Canadian Pair Champion Member of Canada’s World Team Member of Canada’s Olympic Team Inducted into Oshawa’s Sports Hall of Fame Inducted into Port Perry’s Sports Hall of Fame Years of coaching: 38 Coaching Education: NCCP Level 3 Certified Attended seminars in Eastern Ontario Section, Provincial, National, United States, Singapore, France and the Netherlands Graduate of Durham College (Public Relations & Advertising) Coaching Experience: Coached single skaters up to and including Senior Canadian championships Coached medalists in pairs up to and including International events – Junior World Champions – Members of Canada’s World Team.l I coach all levels from beginner to World Competitors Skating Volunteer Work: Director of many carnivals Coach/choreographer of numerous carnivals Availability: CanSkate – available StarSkate – available Competitive – please call for availability check (singles & pairs) Skating Related Achievements: Course conductor for Level 1 & 2 certification Mentor Coach Rates: $16.50 per private sesson (15 min.)Test and competition fees by request Coaching Philosophy: To share the knowledge I have and the passion I have gained with every person who is willing to listen and learn. DREAM BIG, DARE TO FAIL, EXECUTE |
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Kristen Gage
Personal Achievement:
Senior Silver Dance Senior Silver Skills Junior Bronze Freeskate Number of years coaching: 5 years Coaching Education: NCCP CanSkate trained NCCP Level 1 Theory and Technical Red Cross First Aid and CPR training Skate Canada CEP – Gold Status Coaching Experience: KinderCan CanSkate 1 & 2 Level 1 A Skating Volunteer Work: Carnival EOSIC Sectionals Program Assistant Availability: CanSkate STARSkate Rates: Available upon request |
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Ryan Gibbons
Personal Skating Achievements:
Competitive Background: Competed Novice Dance at Divisionals; 2 Time EOS Pre-Novice Dance Champion; Competed several times at Provincial level; Competed Singles at Sectional level Tests Achieved: Gold Dances; Bronze Rhythm Dance; Novice Competitive Dance Junior Silver Freeskate 4th Figure; Senior Silver Skills Grandfathered) Years coaching:10 Coaching Education: NCCP Level 1 Certified NCCP Level 2 Theory Skate Canada “Can-Power” Certified Coaching Experience: From Kinderskate and Power Skating to Gold and Diamond Dancers. Numerous Gold & Diamond dance test achievements. Several Preliminary and Junior Bronze Freeskate tests.Taught Many “Rep” Hockey players Skating Volunteer Work: Athlete Rep for Trenton F.S.C Availability: I will be available for almost all sessions, but room is limited please call for further information. Rates: $10/15min “Canskate/Freeskate”student.Contact me for information regarding any other rates. Coaching Philosophy: I believe in a disciplined yet fun environment from which to learn. I also believe utilizing the resources and strengths of others to ensure the best outcome for the skater. |
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Jhoanna Harrison
Personal Skating Achievements:
Competed in various competitions from primary levels to Provincials – Provincials in both freeskate and dance. Achieved gold dances, Junior Silver skills, and Junior Silver freeskate. Competed as a Junior skater in Synchronized skating and competed at National level. Continued on as an Adult synchro skater and competed in the Nationals. Years of coaching: 14 Coaching Education: Primary StarSkate (NCCP Level 1);Intermediate StarSkate Provincial Coach (partial NCCP Level 2);CanPowerSkate Course and Update First Aid and CPR Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology – Advanced Figure Skating Coaching Experience: Coached skaters that have competed in Canskate competitions, Intermediate competitions, and Provincial level competitions. Taught various aspects of skating from Kinderskate, Canskate, Starskate and Advanced levels in both freeskate and dance. PowerSkating from house league to AAA level players. Skating Volunteer Work: Assisted in carnivals, various ice shows. Availability: Powerskating,Canskate, StarSkate – singles, dance. Skating Related Achievements: Rates: Coaching Philosophy: My goal is to provide a positive learning experience and to share my love and passion of skating. In addition to learning the fundamentals of skating, I enjoy watching the children grow into independent, self confident individuals while learning good sportsmanship and positive attitude. |
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Monica Johnston
Personal Skating Achievements:
Tested all disciplines (freeskate, figures, dance) including Sr. Silver Dances; Skated in two CFSA (Skate Canada) Annual Bursary Galas Years of coaching:14 Coaching Education: Level 2 certified in Singles and Dance;Level 3 Theory, Technical and Practical; Level 4 tasks # 3, 8, 10, 11 and 18;CanPower Certified Gold Status in Skate Canada CEP program for coaches Regularly attend coaching and skater development seminars. Coaching Experience: Skaters competing at Sectionals in singles and dance; skaters medaling at Provincial Championships in singles and qualifying in dance; skaters medaling at EOSIC in singles, dance, skating skills, triathlon and dance biathlon. Skaters achieving Gold Test Status in all disciplines (freeskate, Dance, Skills and Interpretive) and competitive singles tests Skating Volunteer Work: coaching rep on club board; special events (carnival, etc);EOS Region 2 Coaches Representative and EOS Coaching Committee member for 4 terms, former Whitby FSC Coaches Representative, resource for area coaches for Well-Balanced Program and Code of Points, Mentor Coach for Canskate and Primary Coach candidates, seminar conductor for EOS Region 2 Canskater of the Year clinic Availability: Available for all Competitive and STARSkate sessions, specializing in freeskate, choreography and skating skills; also available for off-ice jump training, stroking and edge development, Canskate private lessons, Town of Whitby ticket ice sessions where scheduled. Not available for Sunday morning sessions. Skating Related Achievements: Committee member and part of coaching team which pioneered the Whitby FSC’s “Enriched Program,” a talent identification and development program for young skaters, administrator of Whitby FSC CanSkate sessions, skaters selected to EOS travel team and Youth Camp, edited music for skaters competing at International, National and Provincial Competitions and for skaters in Champions on Ice Rates: Hourly rate: $46.00/hour for private lessons; $23.00/hour for semi-private lessons; $15.50/hour for semi-private lessons Competition Fees: $30.00/event for local competitions, out-of-town competitions on an individual basis including pro-rated travel expenses. Music editing fees depend on program length and complexity Coaching Philosophy: My goal is to ensure that each skater develops to their full potential, whether it be as a competitive, test stream or recreational skater, while always maintaining family and school priorities. Along the way, they will develop life skills that will benefit them far beyond our sport. |
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Ashlea Jones
Personal Skating Achievements:
Completed all Gold Tests in all disciplines Pre-novice Pairs test Sr. competitive free skate Competed in 5 National Championships Years of coaching:2yrs Coaching Education: NCCP Level 1 currently working on Level 2 Can-Power Certified Can-Skate certified professional Coaching Experience: Currently Coaching CanSkate levels to Pre-Novice competitive. Hockey Players from all ages Skating Volunteer Work: E.O.S. Athlete Representative Trent University Team Coach Availability: OPEN-all times good Skating Related Achievements: Personal trainer specialist Aerobics instructor specialist Sports conditioning specialist Nutrition and wellness specialists Integrated Balance specialist All through Can-fit pro Rates: Additional Information: |
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Meghan MacPhee
Personal Skating Achievements:
Diamond Dance Gold Skills Gold Interpretive 5th at 2009 ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships Zagreb, Croatia 2nd at 2009 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships- Senior 5th at 2008 Prague Cup – Senior 3rd at 2008 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships– Senior 5th at 2006 ISU World Challenge Cup for Junior Synchronized Skating, Helsinki, Finland 1st at 2006 French Cup, Junior Number of years coaching: 5 years Coaching Education: NCCP Level 1 St. John’s Ambulance Emergency First Aid Bachelor of Commerce, major in Marketing Management at University of Guelph Availability: CanSkate STARSkate Rates: Rates are available upon request |
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Amber Meirik
Personal Skating Achievements:
Gold Skills & Dance, Senior Silver Freeskate;National and International Synchronized Skating Awards;Town of Whitby Sports Hall of Fame Years of coaching:18 Coaching Education: Skate Canada C.E.P. GOLD Status 2008-2010 NCCP Level 2 Certified, NCCP Level 3 Theory, General Subjects and Technical (Synchronized Skating) University of Toronto Bachelor of Physical and Health Education-Honor Specialist (Phys. Ed.) Qualifications from Queens University, Brock University Bachelor of Education, Lakehead University Special Education Specialist Qualification Coaching Experience: Kinderskate, CanSkate, Powerskate, STARSkate, Adult and Synchronized Have successfully coached competitors to the EOSIC and sectional level for singles; national and international level for synchro Skating Volunteer Work: Availability: Available upon request Skating Related Achievements: Experience and knowledge in fitness testing, personal training, and fitness class instructing, through university education Rates: Available upon request Coaching Philosophy: Encouraging and developing skaters to reach their highest potential, while fostering the motivation and passion to succeed. |
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Shakira Mohammed
Personal Skating Achievements:
Gold Dance Gold Skills Gold Freeskate Gold Interpretive Years of coaching: 3 year Coaching Education: NCCP CanSkate Certified NCCP Intro A & B Coaching Experience: KinderSkate CanSkate Availability: Available upon request Rates: |
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Lisa Peterson
Personal Skating Achievements:
Jr Silver Freeskate, Gold dances, gold figure National and International Synchronized Skating Champion Town of Whitby Sports Hall of Fame Years of Coaching: 17 Skating Related Volunteer Work: Coaching and Choreographed Club Carnivals Coaching Education: NCCP Level One Certified Completed Level Two Technical Components University Graduate Rates: Please contact me directly for futher information regarding availability and fees Additional Information: Cell# 905 809 8862 Coaching Philosophy: Striving for individuals to do the best that they can do. Being involved in sport teaches individuals about committment, drive and responsibility for life but most of having fun while doing it. |
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Anne Powers
Personal Skating Achievements:
International competitor in pairs Senior National competitor in pairs Member of Junior National Team Gold test level in Freeskate Gold test level in Figures Gold test level in Pairs Gold test level in Dance Years of Coaching: 10 years Coaching Education: Level 2 certified Attended many seminars throughout Canada Coaching Experience: Coached all levels from beginners to National level competitors Choreographed programs for beginners through Senior National level competitors (singles and pairs) Given choreography seminars in Singapore and Eastern Ontario Skating Volunteer Work: Skate Canada National level Technical Specialist Have officiated at many competitions as a Technical Specialist including: EOS, COS, WOS and NOS Sectionals Eastern and Western Challenge Junior National Championships Canada Winter Games Former Athlete Rep. for Eastern Ontario Section Availability: Available to coach Canskate through to Competitive Specializing in choreography, singles and pairs Skating Related Achievements: Receipient of the Stephanie Gaetz Award Directed and choreographed skating Gala in Singapore Rates: Upon request Music research and editing available Coaching Philosophy: To pass on my knowledge and passion for skating |
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Tracy Ranta
Personal Skating Achievements:
Gold Freeskate, 7th Figure, Novice Competitive Test, Senior Silver Dances, 15 years as an amateur figure skater of which 8 were as a competitive skater. Years of Coaching: 12 Coaching Education: NCCP Level 1 trained, level 1 Certified, CanSkate Certified First Aid/CPR certified Early Childhood Educator Coaching Experience: KinderSkate upwards to STARSkate levels Skating Volunteer Work: Availability CanSkate / StarSkate Skating Related Achievements: Rates: Please contact Coaching Philosophy: To share my passion and knowledge of the sport while helping each skater strive to reach their maximum potential through encouragement, positive feedback, progressive teaching methods and fun. |
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Karen Savoie
Personal Skating Achievements:
Gold Freeskate, gold dances, gold skills, (triple gold) Senior Competitive pair Former National level competitor Years of coaching: 25 Coaching Education: Level 3 certified; Attending numerous seminars Mentored coaches through Level 1 NCCP; College degree Coaching Experience: Skaters medalled at National level; Trillium Cup medalist; Skaters compete from EOSIC - Trillium Cup; Skaters compete at Sectionals, Challenge, Nationals and Winter games. Skating Volunteer Work: Volunteering at Competitive events Availability: Available for Canskate, and all singles skating, and pair Skating. Skating Related Achievements: Certified Fitness Instructor Rates: Upon request. Coaching Philosophy: Every individual deserves an opportunity to reach their Potential. Always believe in yourself. |
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Stephanie Schope
Personal Skating Achievements:
Jr. Bronze Freeskate Sr. Silver Dances Sr.Silver Skills Years of coaching:6 years Coaching Education: NCCP Level 1 Theory and Technical (Figure Skating) First Aid Certified High Five Program – High Five Quest and Principles of Healthy Child Development Brock University Skating Team Coaching Experience: Kinder Skate, Kinder Can, CanSkate 1 & 2, STARSkate Levels 1, 2, 3, AdultSkate, Power Skating Skating Volunteer Work: Whitby Figure Skating Club Carnival Volunteer Whitby Figure Skating Club Program Assistant Volunteer St.Catharines Memorial Competition President 2004 St.Catharines Merritton Figure Skating Coach Volunteer Grant Application Volunteer for Merritton Arena, St.Catharines Kathi Plug Power Skate, St.Catharines Availability: Available upon request, please call or email Skating Related Achievements: Sport Taping and Wrapping Certification Off Ice Training Program Certification Rates: Available upon request Coaching Philosophy: As a coach, my goal is to provide each skater with a fun experience and the opportunity to grow as a recreational skater or competitive skater. Positive learning, feedback, and progressive teaching methods will be the learning fundamentals of skating I will provide. Overall I want to share my love and passion for the sport while having fun participating with each skater. |
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Sheryl Snowden
Personal Skating Achievements:
Years of coaching:13 years Coaching Education: NCCP Level 1 Certified CanPower Certified – May/04 Canskakte Certified Richard Callaghan Seminar – May/04 DRSA Seminar CPC for STARSkate-Whitby-Dec/09 Uxbridge Spring Seminar-May/10 2011 Coach and Club Executive Seminar-July/11Valid Stardard and Emergency First Aid Certificate & CPR Member in good standing of the Whitby Figure Skating Club Coaching Experience: sSkaters have achieved: Preliminary to Sr. Bronze FreeSkate Preliminary to Sr. Silver Dance Preliminary to Gold Skills FreeSkate Numerous medals won at competitions I alos coach: Canskate 1 + 2 KinderCan KinderSkate PowerSkate AdultSkate Level 1 to 3 Low and High Comp Skating Volunteer Work: Choreographer for the Semi Annual Whitby Ice Show Co-Director and Choreographer for the Blackstock Carnival Volunteer at coaches table at E.O.S.I.C. Availability: Available for Private Lessons on CanSkate and STARSkate Rates: $11.00/15 minute Private Lesson $11.00 for supervision of a Dance Test $22.00 for supervision of a Skills Test $22.00 for supervision of a Freeskate/Interpretive Test $22.00 for competition $40.00 for music editing and choreography and CDs Coaching Philosophy: My goals for my students are to build on their skills, one step at a time. I want them to leave their session feeling good about what they have accomplished that day and looking forward to coming back to their next session. As skater’s move through badges, test stream and competitions, I want them to keep their positive attitude. I will continually challenge them to reach their personal best, never losing sight of the enjoyment skating offers. |
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Natalie White
Personal Skating Achievements:
Sr Silver Freeskate Sr Silver Dances Skating Skills Class 2 Years of coaching: 16 years Coaching Education: NCCP Level 1 Certification NCCP Level 2 Singles Technical NCCP Level 2 Theory Evaluators Clinic CanSkate Certification Coaching Experience: Facilitated implementation of CanSkate 2 Program to the WFSC and ran as administrator for 4years. CanSkate coach and STARSkate coach for singles, dance and skills. Skating Volunteer Work: Choreographed and coached with WFSC in 7 carnivals. Availability: All Levels Skating Related Achievements: First Aid Certification Yoga Instructor with Nike Canada Rates On request. Coaching philosophy: To help each skater reach their full potential, to facilitate and coach to meet individuals needs. |
