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Instructors / Professional Coaching Staff

Jackie Ashley

  • PSA Rated  
  • ISI Silver Judging Certification
  • PSA Hockey 1 Certification
  • Member in good standing of PSA, USFS, and ISI
  • Jackie began skating as an adult and has passed USFS Adult Bronze Moves, Pre-Preliminary Freestyle, and Pre-Dance.  She continues to train and test.

Jackie is not coaching private students at this time.   

Contact Jackie at djkminwa@msn.com

 

Melissa Christensen

  • USFS Silver Medalist in Freestyle and Figures
  • 11 years of competitive and performance experience, 8 years of coaching experience both competitive and recreational.
  • Led the Skating Club in Lake Placid in the 1980 Winter Olympic Closing Ceremonies and was featured in an Olympic documentary entitled “Olympic Spirit”.
  • ISI Bronze Judging Certification
  • Member in good standing of PSA, USFS, & ISI

Melissa is currently accepting students of all levels.  For more information or to schedule a lesson, please email at melc74@hughes.net.

 

Outi Francis

  • PSA Rated
  • International and National Silver Medalist in Finland
  • ISU tested Coach of Regional, Sectional, National and International competitors
  • Specializes in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Synchronized Skating, and beginning Dance
  • Holds ISI Bronze Judging Certification
  • Member in good standing of PSA, USFS, & ISI

 

Elise Friedrich

  • USFS Double Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Moves in the Field
  • Silver Medalist in Ice Dance both paired & single
  • ISI Freestyle and Dance eight test complete
  • 10 years of competitive skating including both national and international
  • Pacific Northwest Regional Medalist
  • 5 years of Professional Show skating experience
  • Background in ballroom dancing, ballet, & swing
  • Power and Fitness expert on and off the ice
  • Holds ISI Bronze Judging Certification
  • Member in good standing of PSA, USFS,& ISI

Elise is working towards obtaining dual Master degrees in Education and Special Education.  She is accepting new students of all levels. 

Contact Elise at elisefriedrich@yahoo.com

 

Stephanie Hoessly

  • 7 years of skating experience
  • Passed Juvenile Moves in the Field
  • Holds ISI Bronze Judging Certification
  • Member in good standing of PSA, USFS, & ISI

Stephanie is accepting new students of all levels.

 

Jeremy McCann

  • Asst. Hockey Director, Bremerton Ice Center
  • USA Hockey Coach Level 3 Certified
  • 14+ years Hockey Related Experience
  • Specializes in Hockey and Power Skating
  • Member in good standing of ISI
 

Brenda Peterson

  • PSA Rated: Registered Freestyle, Senior Sports Science and PSA Level 1 Ranking 
  • 11+ years competitive experience
  • Received training from Olympic Coach, Lorraine Borman
  • USFS Double Silver Medalist (7th Figure and Junior Freestyle)
  • 5 years coaching experience focusing on Freestyle and Moves in the Field
  • Holds ISI Gold Judging Certification
  • Member in good standing of PSA, USFS, ISI & Bremerton FSC
  • Positive Coaching Alliance Double Goal Award www.positivecoach.org

Contact Brenda at skatingsgreat@comcast.net

   

 

PSA

(Professional Skaters Association)

The PSA is an International organization responsible for the education of skating coaches.  Membership is offered to coaches in every discipline and at all levels, as well as, to performing professionals, judges, eligible skaters and friends or patrons of the sport of figure skating.

*PSA rated:

Rated coaches have taken exams through the PSA to continue their education in the field of figure skating.  The PSA Official Rating System is for coaches who wish to validate their skating skill and teaching experience.  Ratings are an assurance to clubs, rinks, skaters, parents and the general public that the coach they hire is technically qualified to instruct at the level in which they are rated.  Rating levels are offered at a basic accreditation level, and then in several disciplines at a registered, certified, senior and master level.
**PSA Ranking:

Rankings are becoming recognized worldwide.  The career coaching record of a PSA member is established only through the accomplishments of a skater under his or her direction.  This distinguished ranking is recognized as a lifetime achievement by the entire skating community. Ranking Levels are I-X.

ISI (Ice Skating Institute)

The Ice Skating Institute is an international industry trade association encompassing all aspects of the ice skating industry.  It was founded in 1959.  ISI encourages participation in ice skating as a recreational sport.

US Figure Skating

USFS (US Figure Skating)

The United States Figure Skating Association was founded in 1921 and is the official governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States, recognized as such by both the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Skating Union (ISU).  Their mission is to provide programs to encourage participation and achievement in the sport of figure skating.

ISU (International Skating Union)

Founding in 1892, the International Skating Union (ISU) is the oldest governing international winter sport federation.  With the emergence of international competitions in Speed Skating and Figure Skating, as well as, the forming of skating clubs and of international standards to govern these sports.