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APRIL'S FEATURED COACH! 

Each month, we will spotlight one of our talented coaches.  Check back regularly to learn more about our amazing coaches and instructors!  Scroll down the page to view all of our private lesson coaches. 

MELISSA CULLERS

 Rate: $25 per 1/2 hour
Contact: 301-991-3064
 
  • 15 years coaching experience
  • Teaching specialties: Skating Skills, Freestyle, Choreography, and Power Skating for figure skaters
  •  Hockey drills, skating technique, and power skating for Hockey skaters
  • Skated with a performance troupe for 4 years
  • Played ice hockey for 5 years, participating in Canada Exchange Program
  • Teaches all ages & skill levels
  •  BA in Secondary Education, Family & Consumer Sciences
  • Full-time teacher with Washington County Public Schools

Rebecca Lucas

Rate: $25 per 1/2 hour

Contact: rebeccadawn96@gmail.com | 443-510-7465

  • Member of PSA , USFSA and Learn to Skate USA
  • Skated for over 18 years, both in freestyle and ice dancing
  • Competed at three U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Ice Dance, achieving success at both the Novice and Junior levels
  • Proudly represented Kazakhstan at the Junior Grand Prix Ostrava in 2014
  • Holds a gold medal in Moves in the Field Pre Gold Ice Dancing and Intermediate Freestyle
  • Current focus is to become a gold medalist in Ice Dance
  • Passionate about spinning and performing

Scott Powell

Rate: $40.00 per 1/2 hour
Contact: 301-401-9691 via text
 
  • Affiliated with Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex since 1999
  • Member of USFS 
  • Gold Medalist in Skating Skills/ Moves In the Field
  • Passed Junior Singles/ Freestyle 
  • Competed at the Novice level as a youth and at the Master's/ Jr/ Senior level as an adult
  • Skated with Disney on Ice and toured internationally
  • Has worked with beginners through Senior level skaters in the disciplines of Freestyle, Moves in the Field, and Choreography
  • Specializes in higher level skaters and choreography

BERNI DEGUZMAN

Rate: $25.00 per 1/2 hour
Contact: bernadetteldeguzman@yahoo.com
 
  • Member of USFS, PSA
  • Competed in Southern California 
  • Passed ISI Freestyle 7
  • Passed USFS MIF Juvenile 
  • Passed USFS FS Preliminary
  • Certified in First Aid/CPR
  • Former member ISI
  • Specializes in Basic Skills Skating

KENSIE OLSON

Rate: $25 per 1/2 hour
Contact: 301-302-5967
  • Coaching for 8+ years
  • South Atlantic Regional medalist
  • PSA, USFS and Learn to Skate member
  • Specializing in basic skills and beginner freestyle for all ages.

DELSIE MCCOY

Rate: $30 per 1/2 Hour
Contact: delsieskates@gmail.com | 540-533-2815
 
  • Earned PSA Registered Ratings (Level 1)  in both Group Instruction and  Freestyle/ Singles
  • Earned PSA Certified Rating (Level 2)  in Moves in the Field/ Skating Skills
  • USFS, PSA, and WFSC member
  • Teaches Freestyle, Skating Skills, and Group lessons for all ages
  • Gold Medalist in Skating Skills (Adult); Competed at  National Level (Adult)
  • Masters degree in Exercise and Sport Science
  • Health and Wellness Coach for over 20 years;  Yoga instructor for 14 years

LAURA KASINOF

Rate: $25 per 1/2 hour
Contact: kasinof.skate@gmail.com
 
  • PSA, USFS and ION FSC member
  • PSA Basic Accreditation
  • Pre-Gold Skating Skills (Junior MIF) and Silver Singles (Novice Freestyle)
  • Gold Medalist at Regionals 
  • Teaches group lessons, freestyle and skating skills for all ages and levels

Cathy Galloway

Rate: $30 per 1/2 hour
Contact: Catgallo11@icloud.com |  240-291-6364
  • USFS and Learn to SkateUSA  member
  • Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field
  • Gold Medalist in FreeStyle
  • International Senior Ladies Competitor
  • 10 time National Competitor Australia
  • 20 plus years coaching experience

CARY SUMMERLIN

 Rate: $30 per 1/2 hour
Contact: carystarfish@hotmail.com
 
  • Member of USFigure Skating and Professional Skaters Association
  • Has been coaching for 25+ years
  • Specialities are Freestyle, Synchronized Skating,  Moves in the field and Power Skating for all ages and levels
  • National Synchro Competitor and Coach
  • Regional Pairs Champion

Coaching Changes

Before changing instructors, communicate with your current instructor so they can attempt to better meet your needs. Discuss your decision to change instructors with your current instructor before approaching another instructor. Follow the suggestions above on selecting another instructor. All outstanding fees to the current instructor must be paid prior to changing instructors. Both former and current instructors will confirm that this process has been followed.

Payment

All skaters are to pay the ice rink for their skating session prior to skating. Payment for private lessons are paid directly to the instructor. Please confirm with your instructor as to his/her individual payment policies.