On-Ice Professionals
Christie Allan-Piper (617) 527-8783
Visual Artist exploring the motion and emotion of the figure on ice, film, paper. USFS Gold Medalist in Figures and Free Skating, Silver Dance. Writer/Illustrator of the teachings of World Hall of Fame Coaches, Willie Frick, Maribel Vinson Owen, Bud Wilson, Otto Gold, Sonya Klopfer Dunfield, and Centering the Spin, PSA Magazine, Tracings, 6.0 Magazine. Learn to Skate picture book in progress. Ice/Art films screened in museums, US & abroad. BA, Tufts University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, MA, Stanford University, Drawing from the Cadavre, Georgetown Medical School. Contact www.allenpiper.com.
Jennifer Blount (617) 694-3905
Coach of New England competitors. PSA Member, US Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Figures and Free Skating. Three-time National Medalist in Figures. New England Medalist and Eastern Competitor in Free Skating.
Linda Blount (401) 419-4041 lmbsk8ter@aol.com
28 years of coaching experience. Coach of New England, Eastern, National and International competitors, focusing on competitive and recreational Free Skating and Moves in the Field. PSA rated Master in Free Skating and Moves in the Field, Senior Figures and Registered Group Instruction. PSA ranked level IV. Competitor in New England, Eastern and National Championships. USFS Gold Medalist in Figures, Free Skate and Moves in the Field. Currently working toward becoming a PSA ratings examiner.
Peter Breen peter@backstagept.com
5 years of coaching experience. Competitor at 1992 Winter Olympic Games - Ice Dancing, 1992 U.S. National Silver Medalist, 1997 U.S. National Bronze Medalist. Master of Science, Physical Therapy, Certified Athletic Trainer, Owner of Backstage PT, dance orthopedic and sports physical therapy.
Barret Brown barretbrown@comcast.net
38 years experience coaching Dance. Coach of many International and National Dance Medalists, including National Senior and Junior Dance Champions and Junior World Bronze and Silver Medalists. Midwestern Senior Dance Champion and National competitor.
Lisa Coppola (978) 836-0392 coppola317@verizon.net
25 years of coaching experience. Coach of Regional, Sectional, Jr. National, National and International skaters, focusing on competitive and recreational Free Skating and Moves in the Field. 1981 World Competitor. USFS Gold Medalist in Figures and Free Skate. PSA-registered in Free Skating. PSA Ranking, Level III. Performed professionally in Ice Follies' Holiday on Ice.
Amanda Farkas (978) 373-2733 amandafarkas@comcast.net
15 years of coaching experience, focusing on competitive Free Skating, Moves in the Field, Choreography, Theater on Ice and Ice Show Direction. Former International Competitor. Six-time National competitor and National Collegiate Medalist. USFS Gold Medalist in Free Skating PSA Rated. Coach of International, Sectional and Regional Competitors. B.S. in Finance from Boston University.
Sheryl Franks (617) 285-4083
24 years of coaching experience, focusing on competitive and recreational Free Skating, Pairs and Moves in the Field. Coach of New England, Eastern and National competitors. PSA member. 1980 Olympic competitor, four-time US World Team member (Pairs) and five-time International Pairs Medalist. Competitor in New England, Eastern and National Championships (Free Skating). Principal skater and coach (for principals and company) with Disney on Ice.
Hilary Gibbons hpekarek@gmail.com
6 years coaching experience. International and national Competitor in Ice Dance. Competed in Dance and Singles. Coach of 2007 Intermediate Dance Champions and 2006 Juvenile Dance Champions. Coach of National competitors.
Christine Hough-Sweeney tuffy-sweens@comcast.net
12 years coaching experience. 2 time Olympian, 5 time World Team Member, Canadian Pair Champion with Doug Ladret, top 3 in Canada for 9 years. Won 3 International events including Skate Canada, Skate Electric, St. Gervais. Skated in Stars on Ice for 4 years. Competed at pro events, such as U.S. Open, Dick Button's Washington Pro Event, Canadian Pro, French Open. Taught and choreographed for World Competitors. Prefers to work with a main coach because time is limited.
Peter Johansson (617) 423-4343 petermark@comcast.net
Former World and Olympic competitor, 4-time Swedish Champion. PSA Master Rated Free Skating Coach. 2002 US Junior Coach of the Year. Coach of Regional, Sectional and National Medalists. Coach of International skaters. 2003, 2006, 2007 PSA/USFS Developmental Coach of the Year, 2007 USOC Developmental Coach of the Year.
Ron Kravette (978) 794-8245 ronkravette@post.harvard.edu
18 Years of Coaching Experience. National Dance Tech Specialist. BA in History from University of California-Irvine; MA in Government from Harvard University. 1994 U.S. Olympic Alternate, seven-time U.S. Senior Dance Medalist, Skate Canada Dance Champion, Olympic Festival Dance Champion, US Junior Dance Champion, 11 year member of US International Team. World Professional Bronze Medalist, toured with Champions on Ice, Coach of National Novice Medalists, and International Competitors; assistant coach of 16 time National Champion Synchronized Team: Haydenettes.
John Lee (617) 921-4920 tnfguy@yahoo.com
11 years of coaching experience specializing in Ice Dance, Stroking, Moves In The Field, Footwork, and Choreography. Former U.S. National competitor at the Senior, Junior, and Novice levels. B.S. in Management from UMass-Boston and M.S. in Accounting from Boston College.
Tom Lescinski (617) 923-4534 tom1.icedance@verizon.net
41 years of coaching experience, focusing on all skating disciplines. Coach of National and International medalists and competitors. USFS Developmental Coach of the Year. USFS Board of Directors, PSA Master-Rated in Dance and Pairs. PSA Senior-Rated in Free Skating. US Junior Dance Champion and US Senior Dance Pewter Medalist. M.A. in Counseling from Columbia University Teacher's College. B.A in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University.
Bobby Martin (617) 710-6540 2nomads@comcast.net
BA in education from Boston College, MA in Visual and Media Arts from Emerson College. Principal for Holiday on Ice for 3 years. Over 6 years experience with Dartfish video analysis/pole harness. National Competitor in both pairs and singles. Nominated for the 2008 Development Coach of the Year. Coach of Regional/Sectional, National Medalists, International competitors and Jr. National competitors.
Tasney Mazzarino tazsk8r@yahoo.com
9 years coaching experience, focusing on Competitive and Recreational Theatre on Ice, Dance (Pre-Silver and below), Moves in the Field, Choreography & Free Skating. PSA Master Registered Rating in Group and Sport Science. Senior Rated in Moves in the Field, Registered in Free Skating. Coach of the Imagica Adult Theatre on Ice - 3 Time International TOI Gold Medalists. Easterns Sectional Competitor and National Medalist in Adult Free Skating and Figures. 25 years of Classical Music Training, (piano and violin) 15 years experience in Musical Theatre and Direction. Masters Degree in Education (physics & music.)
Tom J.F. McGinnis (781) 891-5252 (781) 710-0045 cell tj_mcginnis@yahoo.com
4-Time US World Team Coach, US Olympic Team Alternate Coach, Canadian (Skate Canada), International & Guest National Coach. PSA Master-Rated Coach (All 8 disciplines - the only coach rated worldwide). PSA Ranking 7. VP/Director International Figure Skating Magazine. Director of The Skating School of Boston (Monday) at The Skating Club of Boston. Director & Choreographer at US National Opening Ceremonies (Fleet Center Boston; 2001) Evening of Champions (at Harvard University; 2002) & Ice Chips (for the Skating Club of Boston; 20 years plus).
Sergey Minaev (843) 364-5472 minaev2004@yahoo.com
Russian National Medalist, International Champion and medalist. 10 years as a principal skater in various ice shows all around the world. Coach of Regional and Jr. National Competitors. PSA Certified Free Skating Coach.
Mark Mitchell (617) 423-4343 petermark@comcast.net
World Competitor. U.S. Junior Champion and 4-time US Senior Medalist. PSA Master-Rated Free Skating Coach. 2002 US Junior National Coach of the Year. Coach of Regional, Sectional and National Medalists. Coach of International skaters. 2003, 2006, 2007 PSA/USFS Developmental Coach of the Year, 2007 USOC Developmental Coach of the Year.
Liane Moscato (617) 337-0213 liane.moscato@figureskatingusa.com
17 years of coaching experience focusing on competitive Free Skating, Moves in the Field and Choreography (through Senior level). Additional specialties include Theatre on Ice, Ice Show Direction and Off Ice Training. U.S. National Competitor and U.S. National Novice Champion. USFS Gold Medalist in Figures and Free Skating. PSA International-Rated Coach. B.A. in Psychology from Arizona State University, with a concentration in Sport Psychology.
Suna Murray (412) 716-0579 suna_murray@yahoo.com
1971-1972 U.S. National Senior Ladies Bronze Medalist. 1971 North American Championships Bronze Medalist. 1972 Olympic Competitor in Sapporo, Japan. 1971-1972 Member of U.S. World Team. National, International, World Coach. 30 years coaching experience, PSA Master Rated. Sectional Tech Specialist. BA, Harvard University, 1977.
Catherine Nutter (617) 750-2742
36 years of coaching experience focusing on all levels of Competitive & Recreational Ice Dance, all levels of Moves in the Field, low test Free Skating, and Power Stroking. Coach of New England, Eastern, and National Dance competitors. Eastern and New England competitor and medalist in Ice Dance.
Christina Oleson, MD christinavoleson@msn.com
Director of Greater Boston Learn to Skate. National Collegiate competitor. Senior Ladies USFS Gold Medalist. Coach of Figures, Free Skating and Moves In The Field. Limited availability (weekends only) due to residence 2 ½ hours from club. Special interest in injuries of figure skating, particularly overuse injuries. Author of several articles in medical journals on injuries in figure skating. Faculty appointment: Assistant Professor of Orthopedics, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, NH.
Dawn Ponte (401) 481-2645 pontesk8@cox.net
Coach of Free Skating, Moves In The Field and Dance. Coach of New England and Eastern competitors. US National Senior Dance competitor. National Junior
Morgan Rowe rowe81@comcast.net
10 years of coaching experience focused on competitive and recreational Free Skating and Moves in the Field. 2-Time International Champion, Junior Grand Prix Finals Competitior, 4-Time US Figure Skating Team Member, National Junior Ladies Bronze Medalist. Director of Frog Pond Skating School Learn to Skate Program. 8 years experience as a business development consultant. B.A. in Government and International Relations from Harvard University, 2003.
Elin Schran elin@frozen.frog.com
Choreographer/Director/Performer/Co-Founder of Frozen Frog Productions, LLC. Independent Choreographer for Harvard University, "An Evening with Champions", novice, junior, senior level competitive and show programs. Artistic consultant for "Bourne to Skate" Junior Theatre on Ice Team. Master of Arts, Critical and Creative Thinking, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA. Bachelor of Arts University of Massachusetts, Boston, English Literature, Summa Cum Laude.
Steven Smith shs1122@msn.com
Coaches Adult Dance at all levels. National Silver Dance Champion. Three-time coach of National Adult Synchronized Champions.
Rebecca Stump (978) 887-2803 rlssk8@gmail.com
Over 30 years coaching experience. Focus on Free Skating and Moves in the Field at all levels and Synchronized Team. Currently a PSA Board of Governor and Chair of the PSA Synchronized Team Committee. Frequent speaker at USFS and PSA conferences and seminars. One of ten U.S coaches selected to train U.S. coaches and officials in the 2010 New Moves in the Field testing structure. Coach of several U.S. National Synchro medalists and U.S. International Synchro competitors. PSA International triple Master Rated certification in Moves in the Field, Group Instruction, and Synchronized Team and a PSA Certified Rating in Free Skating and Figures. PSA Level V Ranking. PSA Ratings Examiner.
Deidre Williams (617) 623-5519 jazzed321@comcast.net
18 years professional experience in both dance and figure skating choreography. Coach of Eastern and National competitors. Bachelor of Arts degree.
Carrie Wall dwall12@hotmail.com
PSA Basic Accreditation PSA Senior rated Sports Medicine and Science. Coach of Regional, Sectional, National and International competitors. Coach of 2008 U.S. Junior National Intermediate Pair Champions and 2008 U.S. National Novice Pair Bronze Medalists. B.A. English/Secondary Education from Rhode Island College.
Jason Wong (781) 888-1118 jasonwong@me.com
PSA Basic Accreditation Test Passed. Attended 2007 PSA Nationwide Seminar in Los Angeles. Two-time U.S. National Silver Medalist. Three-time Team USA Member. USFS Athletes Advisory Committee and Basic Skills Sub Committee Member. 2008 U.S. National Collegiate National Champion. Coach of Sectional and Junior National Competitors. Graphic Design and Technology major at Emmanuel College. Chinese, American sign language.
