Coaches

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.

Personal Skating Achievements:
Highest tests passed:
-Gold Free Skating Test
-Gold Dance Test
-Novice Competitive Singles
-Gold Artistic Test-Singles
-Skating Skills Class 2

Years of coaching:12

Coaching Education:
NCCP Level 1
NCCP Level 2 Singles Technical Course
NCCP Level 2 Theory Course
CanSkate Seminar
Bachelor of Education-University of Ottawa

Coaching Experience:
Coached KinderSkate, CanSkate 1 & 2 for 12 years
Coached STARSkate levels 1 to 4 for 7 years

Skating Volunteer Work:
Volunteer for Mice Capades Learn to Skate Program in Ottawa

Availability:
*I am not presently taking on private students*

Skating Related Achievements:
YWCA aerobic fitness course

Rates:
$10.50 per 15 minute lesson

Additional Information:
-I am bilingual (French and English)

Philosophy: To share the knowledge I have learned, the passion I have gained, and the potential I see; in every person that is willing to listen.

Certification: Level 2 certified

Teaching Experience: 32 years

Area of Specialization: Free Skate, Skills and Dance

Professional Highlights: Have coached skaters at EOSIC, EOS Sectionals, Natl STARSkate Championships, Natl Synchro Championships, Trillium STARSkate Championships.

Personal Skating Highlights: Performed on CTV's Stars on Ice; Ice Folies, New Ice Generation and on ABC's Dorothy Hamil TV Special.

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:
$15.50 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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:

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

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:16

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.

Personal Skating Achievements:
Gold Free Skate
Junior Competitive Pair
Senior Competitive Singles
National Competitor


Number of years coaching
2 years

Coaching Education:
Level 1 Certified

Coaching Experience:
CanSkate, STARSkate, Competitive

Skating Related Volunteer Work:
coaching rep on club board
special events (carnival, etc)

Availability:
STARSkate,
Competitive

Skating Related Achievements:
BMO Merit Award Winner - 2004 and 2008

Rates:
$10 per 15 minute lesson

Personal Skating Achievements:
Gold Dance
Gold Skills
Gold Freeskate
Gold Interpretive
Competed in STARSkate stream

Years of coaching: 2 year

Coaching Education:
NCCP CanSkate Trained
NCCP Intro A & B

Coaching Experience:
CanSkate 1 & 2

Skating Volunteer Work:
Carnival
EOSIC
Sectionals
Trillium
Skate Exchange Sale
Program Assistant

Availability:
CanSkate 1

Skating Related Achievements:

Rates:
Private- $5/ 10 min lesson

Coaching Philosophy:
My main aim is for skaters to learn proper basic technique, while enjoying the skating environment.

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

Personal Skating Achievements:
Skated for 14 years and achieved numerous tests throughout my skating career

Years of coaching:10 yrs

Coaching Education:
Level 1 Certified
Working on Level 2
Certified in Can Power Skate Program
College – Pre Health and Science Program

Coaching Experience:
Gold Test achievements
Teach all levels and all disciplines:Freeskate,Dance,
Skills;CanPowerskate program; KindeSkate;CanSkate;STARSkate
Level 1-4

Skating Volunteer Work:
Skating competitions

Availability:
CanSkate
STARSkate: Singles Freeskate, Dance and Skills
Competitive: Singles Freeskate

Skating Related Achievements:

Rates:
Please contact me directly for further information regarding availability, fees etc.

Coaching Philosophy:
As a professional skating coach I feel that I have accomplished the satisfaction of making someone the best that they can be and the best person to become. This sport not only molds your child to be a great skater but also brings out an excellent person, the commitment, the drive, the responsibility and most of all to have fun!

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.

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.

Personal Skating Achievements:
Jr. Bronze Freeskate
Sr. Silver Dances
Sr.Silver Skills

Years of coaching:4 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

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.

Personal Skating Achievements:

Years of coaching:11 years

Coaching Education:
Canpowerskate Certified – May/04
Richard Callaghan Seminar – May/04
Canskakte Certified
DRSA Seminar
NCCP Level 1 Certified
Valid Stardard and Emergency First Aid Certificate & CPR
Member in good standing of the Whitby Figure Skating Club

Coaching Experience:
Numerous medals won at invitational competitions.
Test skaters passing up to and including Jr. Bronze Freeskate, Jr. Silver Skills and Sr. Silver Dances.
Levels and Programs Taught:
Powerskating
Adult Skate
Kinderskate
Kindercan
Canskate 1 2
Level 1 A & B
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

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 Kindercan, Can 1 & 2
Available for Private Lessons in Skills, Dance and Freeskate on Level 1 A & B and Level 2
Available for Private Lessons in Skills on Level 3 and Level 4

Rates:
$10.75 for 15 minute Private Lesson
$10.75 for testing
$21.50 for competition
$40.00 for Music and Choreography
(this includes CD’s and Tapes needed for each competition)

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.

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.