StarSkate Coaches

Experience

• 25 years coaching
• Coached SSC skaters from CanSkate to Quad Gold; COS StarSkate championship medallists
• Ongoing professional development, incl. National Performance Centre seminars

Certification

• Provincial Coach – Certified
• National Coach – Trained
• STAR 1–5 Coach/Assessor; Level 1 Technical Gymnastics

Philosophy

“The ability to skate is wonderful but the opportunity to share it with you is a privilege.”

Experience

• 20+ years coaching in Canada & U.S.
• Coached skaters to Gold tests (Freeskate, Skills, Dance, Artistic)
• Provincial-level competitive coach; Ice show choreographer; STARSkate session coordinator

Certification

• National Certified Coach
• STAR 1–5 & STAR 6–Gold Coach/Assessor
• Edge Specialist / Power Coach

Philosophy

Coaching is my passion… Seeing skaters thrive and learn in a fun, positive environment brings me true joy.

Experience

• 20+ years coaching; clubs include Forest Hill, Leaside SC, YRSA, and SSC
• Coached skaters from CanSkate to Gold tests; choreographed ice shows & solo programs

Certification

• Regional Certified; Partial Provincial
• CanPowerSkate Certified; STAR 1–5 Coach/Assessor

Philosophy

Encouragement and positive reinforcement create a virtuous cycle of growth and well-being—on and off the ice.

Experience

• 16 years coaching for Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville & other Learn-to-Skate programs
• Stouffville Hockey Association Edges program (5 years)
• SSC STARSkate coach

Certification

• Regional Certified; STAR 1–5 Coach/Assessor

Philosophy

Skating is a journey—my goal is for every skater to develop a lifelong love for the sport and pride in their progress.

Experience

• 40+ years coaching: CanSkate, STARSkate (all levels), Adult Learn-to-Skate

Philosophy

To bring fun into the sport while learning to be the best skater you can be!