Coaching Philosophy I believe all individuals no matter their age/gender/physical and mental abilities should have the opportunity to skate. I work towards creating a motivative, positive, learning environment which allows skaters to have fun while working to achieve their personal goals.
Coaching Experience
Coaching since 1983
Certification
Level 1 Certified
Level 2 Certified in singles, dance and pairs
Level 3 theory
Level 3 technical in singles, dance and pairs
Level 1 technical Special Olympics
6 Level 4/5 tasks completed
Gold Level CEP (Continuous Education Program)
Personal Skating Credentials
Gold Figure
Gold Dance
Gold Interpretive Dance
Junior Competitive Dance
Junior Silver Freeskate
Pre-Novice Competitive Pairs
Skating Skills Class 1
Education & Skating/Coaching Highlights
Coaching Diploma Seneca Collage of A.A.T.
B.A. and BSc degrees from University of Ottawa
Competed in Armed Forces Competitions across Canada at the Sectional Level
Competed in Adult Synchro competitions and at Canadians
Coached skaters from Canskate to Gold levels in Starskate and at Sectionals
Coached power skating at the younger levels, and with teams and individuals at Junior A, Senior A, international and semi-professional levels.