On-Ice Professionals

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/U.S. Figure Skating Developmental Coach of the Year, 2007 USOC Developmental Coach of the Year.

Visual Artist exploring the motion and emotion of the figure on ice, film, paper. U.S. Figure Skating 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.

blountsk8@yahoo.com

Coach of New England competitors. PSA Member, U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Figures and Free Skating. Three-time National Medalist in Figures. New England Medalist and Eastern Competitor in Free Skating.

lmbsk8ter@gmail.com

30 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, Moves in the Field & Group Instruction as well as PSA Senior rated in Figures. PSA ranked level IV. Competitor in New England, Eastern and National Championships. U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Figures, Free Skate and Moves in the Field.

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.

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.

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. U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Figures and Free Skate. PSA-registered in Free Skating. PSA Ranking, Level III. Performed professionally in Ice Follies’ Holiday on Ice.

amandafarkas@comcast.net

16 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, Junior National Competitor, and National Collegiate Medalist. U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Free Skating PSA Rated. Coach of International, Sectional and Regional Competitors. B.S. in Finance from Boston University.

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.

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.

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, The Haydenettes.

johnhilee@gmail.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.

toml.icedance@verizon.net

41 years of coaching experience, focusing on all skating disciplines. Coach of National and International medalists and competitors. U.S. Figure Skating Developmental Coach of the Year. U.S. Figure Skating 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.

divingpairrett@gmail.com

2005 United States Pairs Champion (ranked 12th in the World), 3 Time Worlds competitor, 10 years on US International Team, 13 years coaching experience (pairs, singles). Trained under coaches of World and Olympic Champions: Tatiana Tarasova, Nikolai Morosov, Tamara Moskvina, Galina Zmievskaya. trained under World and Olympic Champion skaters: Vadim Naumov, Alexei Yagudin, Ilia Kulik. Attended many sport and science training camps and national seminars. Demonstrated at PSA coach and judges seminars as a coach and skater. Certified Double Goal Coach by the Positive Coaching Alliance.

robert.martin@verizon.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.

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 instruction. 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.)

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).

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.

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/U.S. Figure Skating Developmental Coach of the Year, 2007 USOC Developmental Coach of the Year.

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. U.S. Figure Skating 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@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.

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.

christinavoleson@msn.com

Director of Greater Boston Learn to Skate. National Collegiate competitor. Senior Ladies U.S. Figure Skating 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.

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

rowe81@comcast.net

Morgan has 12 years of coaching experience with both recreational and competitive ice skating. She most enjoys working with beginner and recreational skaters to help them develop a love for ice skating and accelerate their advancement through the sport while gaining all of the many positive life skills and healthy attributes that the sport affords. She has taught skaters in the Boston community of all levels and ages at the Frog Pond since 2008 and was one of the Directors of the Frog Pond Skating School from 2008-2010. As a competitive figure skater Morgan was a 2-Time International Champion, US National Junior Ladies Bronze Medalist, Member of the U.S. Figure Skating Team for 4 consecutive years, Junior World Grand Prix Finals Competitor, and 4-Time US National Competitor. Morgan graduated from Harvard University in 2003 with a B.A. in Government and International Relations and has worked as a business development consultant with Shiboomi Business Accelerators for 8 years. While at Harvard she founded the Harvard University Figure Skating Club and was a member of Harvard’s JV Women’s Ice Hockey Team. Morgan has served on numerous U.S. Figure Skating Committees over the years as an Athlete Member and she a member of The Skating Club of Boston’s professional coaching staff.

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.

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 U.S. Figure Skating 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.

jazzed321@comcast.net

18 years professional experience in both dance and figure skating choreography. Coach of Eastern and National competitors. Bachelor of Arts degree.

dwall12@hotmail.com

Carrie graduated from Rhode Island College in 2000 with a B.A. in English and Secondary Education. Over ten years of coaching experience with skaters of all levels; focusing on competitive and recreational singles and pairs. Coach of Regional/Sectional and National medalists and International competitors and Junior National Competitors. 2010 PSA Developmental Coach of the Year nominee along with Robert Martin and Sheryl Franks.

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. U.S. Figure Skating 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.