2011-2012 Coaching Staff

BASE COACHES Micheline Metcalfe Young-Soon Benoit Lisa Ross Tracy Best Scott Waddell Lisa Gorra DANCE PARTNERS Peter Bojanczyk Ben Tobali Scott Waddell CANSKATE ONLY COACHES Susan Chouinard Allie Daniel Micheline Metcalfe – Base Coach Coaching Philosophy: My coaching philosophy, first and foremost, is to infuse in all of my skaters, both young and young at heart, an enthusiasm for figure skating. Through a fun, consistent, positive, and encouraging approach, I strive to provide my services to the best of my ability, at all times, in order that my students can experience their personal best. I further believe that the “skating experience” offers life skills that transcend a person’s time on the ice. Coaching Experience: March Kanata Skating Club: 9 years Other Clubs: 29 years Coaching Certification: Level 4 tasks completed: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11 and 13 Level 3: Certified since 1992 Highest STARSkate Test Levels Achieved: Freeskate: Gold Skills: Gold Dance: Gold Interpretive: Gold Competitive: Senior Dance, Junior Ladies Singles and Junior Pairs Availability to Teach or Area of Specialization: Available to coach all disciplines including: Freeskate, Choreography, Dance, Interpretive Programs, Pairs, CanSkate, Skating Skills Personal Skating and/or Coaching Accomplishments: 1988 World Professional Ice Dance Champion and 1986 North American Open Silver medalist. Have been a Skate Canada mentor coach and have choreographed numerous programs for National and International competitors. Coached skaters from Preliminary to Gold level and Competitive tests in all disciplines and have coached skaters at Sectionals, Divisionals, Trillium Cup, EOSIC, and numerous other competitions. Contact Information: Email: michcalfe@rogers.com Phone: (613) 828-6095 Young-Soon Benoit – Base Coach Coaching Philosophy: I believe my passion for skating comes through on the ice as I strive to bring out the best in each skater. The use of good technique along with hard work, made easier by the love of skating, allows us to achieve our individual goals. Many lessons learned on the ice also help us in our journey through life. I am dedicated, conscientious, and take seriously the privilege of sharing my love and knowledge of skating with others. Coaching Experience: March Kanata Skating Club: Second Year Other Clubs: 28 years Coaching Certification: Instruction Stream: Certified Level 3 in Singles, Level 2 in Dance, Pairs and Synchronized Skating, Level 1 in Hockey. CanPower certified and have CEP Gold level. Competition Stream: Experience up to Junior Competitive Level Highest STARSkate Test Levels Achieved: Freeskate: Gold Skills: N/A Dance: Gold (partial) Competitive: N/A Availability to Teach or Area of Specialization: Freeskate, Choreography, Stroking, Dance, Interpretive Programs, Skating Skills, Synchronized Skating, CanSkate, PowerSkating, Off ice Stretching and Jumps Personal Skating and/or Coaching Accomplishments: 1980 World Professional Ladies Champion (Jaca, Spain) and 1978 Korean Ladies Champion. Principle Skater for two years with Holiday on Ice in Europe. I have coached skaters from Preliminary through to Gold Tests in Freeskate, Dance, Interpretive, Skills, and also Junior Competitive, my skaters have medaled at Invitationals, Interclubs, Recreationals and Sectionals and some have competed at Divisionals. Contact Information: Email: young-soonbenoit@hotmail.com Phone: (613) 297-8875 Lisa Ross – Base Coach Coaching Philosophy: My coaching philosophy starts with teaching children to be an overall success. I like them to develop discipline, self-confidence and dedication. Life skills learned at the rink will not only help them exceed at skating, it will help them with anything they put their minds to. Coaching Experience: March Kanata Skating Club: 25 years Other Clubs: 25 years Coaching Certification: Instruction Stream: NCCP Level 2 Certified Singles NCCP Level 3 Technical CanSkate to Gold Competition Stream: Pre-juvenile to Novice Highest STARSkate Test Levels Achieved: Freeskate: Senior Silver Skills: Gold Dance: Senior Silver Availability to Teach or Area of Specialization: Freeskate, Choreography, Dance, Interpretive Programs, CanSkate and Skating Skills. Personal Skating and/or Coaching Accomplishments: NCCP Level 2 Certified Singles NCCP Level 3 Technical Coached students to Trillium competition. Coached a pre-juvenile champion. Coached students through Gold tests in all disciplines. Taught every level from preschool to adults. Directed Ice shows. Contact Information: Email: lisaellenross@hotmail.com Phone: 613-624-5178 Tracy Best – Base Coach Coaching Philosophy: My coaching philosophy is to bring the passion of this sport to my skaters. Having fun and working hard is the key to success! Seeing the smiles and laughter on my students’ faces when they achieve their goals is why I am in love with my job and with this sport. Coaching Certification: Instruction Stream: NCCP Level 1 complete NCCP Level 2 theory and technical Highest STARSkate Test Levels Achieved: Freeskate: Senior Silver Figures: Fifth Dance: Senior Silver Competitive: Pre-Juvenile Availability to Teach or Area of Specialization: Choreography, Freeskate, Interpretive and CanSkate Personal Skating and/or Coaching Accomplishments: Mentor Coach for the NCCP coaching program Coached pre-school to adult skaters through preliminary to gold level freeskating and skating skills Coached skaters to compete at Trillium (all Ontario competition) Contact Information: Email: skater_girl2@hotmail.com Phone: (613) 492-0222 Scott Waddell - Base Coach - Dance Coaching Experience: March Kanata Skating Club: 1st Year Other Clubs: 18 years Coaching Certification: Instruction Stream: NCCP Level 2 in Free Skate & Dance - Currently engaged in achieving NCCP Level 3 Free Skate Competition Stream: Provincial Coach Highest STARSkate Test Levels Achieved: Freeskate: Gold Skills: 6th Figure Dance: Gold Competitive: Novice Free Skate, Novice Dance Availability to Teach or Area of Specialization: Freeskate, Dance, Dance Partnering, CanSkate, Skating Skills Personal Skating and/or Coaching Accomplishments: 1. Skate Canada Eastern Ontario Coaches Rep for Region 4 2001-2005 and 2009-Present 2. Test and Competitive Level Skater for 8 years 3. Competed at numerous Sectionals, All Ontario’s, EOSIC’s, and Invitational’s 4. Competed at the 1995 Eastern Canadian Divisional Championships in Novice Dance Contact Information: Email: scott@scottwaddell.ca Website: www.scottwaddell.ca Phone: (613)270-0616 (# active starting August 17th 2011) Cell: (613)794-8848 (# active starting August 17th 2011) Lisa Gorra – Base Coach Coaching Philosophy: My philosophy, as a skating coach, is to share the love of the sport with the students I teach and to be a positive role model for the skaters. I believe in providing the skaters with an opportunity to achieve their goals through quality coaching without sacrificing the fun of the sport. Coaching Experience: March Kanata Skating Club: 1st year coaching at MKSC Other Clubs: 3 years at the Perth Figure Skating Club Coaching Certification: Instruction Stream: Senior STARSkate Coach, Intermediate STARSkate Coach, Primary STARSkate Coach, CanSkate,Conditioning) Competition Stream: N/A Highest STARSkate Test Levels Achieved: Freeskate: Gold Freeskate Elements, Sr. Silver Program Skills: Gold Skills Dance: Gold Dances Competitive: N/A Availability to Teach or Area of Specialization: Freeskate, Choreography, Dance, Conditioning (stroking), CanSkate, Skating Skills Personal Skating and/or Coaching Accomplishments: Coached skaters at the Test stream and Intro to Starskate Competition Levels Skate Canada NCCP Level 1 Certified PreCanskate Coordinator of 2010/2011 Contact Information: Email: ldgorra@gmail.com Phone: (613) 812-0226 Peter Bojanczyk – Dance, Conditioning, CanSkate Coaching Philosophy: Coaching is all about helping the athlete to achieve their dreams. My philosophy emphasizes the development of various skating skills and the promotion of figure skating as an enjoyable activity. Coaching Experience: March Kanata Skating Club: First year Other Clubs: Scarboro FSC 7 years, Port Credit FSC 9 years, Streetsville-Meadowville FSC 4 years Coaching Certification: Instruction Stream: Level 1 certified Competition Stream: Provincial Coach – Ice Dancing, Highest STARSkate Test Levels Achieved (by my students): Freeskate: Junior Silver Skills: Gold Dance: Diamond Competitive: Novice dance Availability to Teach or Area of Specialization: Dance, CanSkate, Skating Skills Personal Skating and/or Coaching Accomplishments: Competed at the World and Olympic games in ice dancing, representing Poland Experience in training students of all levels, from Canskate, up to and including Gold and Diamond levels. Experience in coaching students to compete at Interclub competitions with some becoming COSIC dance champions. Assisted in coaching competitive dance teams at Port Credit FSC Contact Information: Email: pbojancz@gmail.com Phone: (613) 762-7841 Ben Tobali – Dance, Conditioning, CanSkate Coaching Philosophy: To create a positive learning environment that will allow skaters to thoroughly enjoy their skating experience while motivating them to work towards achieving their personal goals. Coaching Experience: March Kanata Skating Club: 6 years Other Clubs: 5 years Coaching Certification: Instruction Stream: Fully Certified Level 2, Senior STARSkate Coach Competition Stream: Fully Certified Provincial Coach Highest STARSkate Test Levels Achieved: Freeskate: Gold Skills: Gold Dance: Gold Competitive: Junior Availability to Teach or Area of Specialization: Dance partnering, Consulting for Freeskate and Skills, Canskate Personal Skating and/or Coaching Accomplishments: Registered Physiotherapist – assesses and treats sports injuries. Holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, and a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto. Member of the Eastern Ontario Section Competitive Team from 2001-2005 – competitor at a number of provincial and national level competitions. Contact Information: Email: bentobali@hotmail.com Phone: (613) 224-8022 Susan Chouinard - CanSkate Coaching Philosophy: My philosophy is to provide instruction in figure skating in a positive learning environment while encouraging and motivating skaters to do their best and develop their skills. Coaching Experience: March Kanata Skating Club: 8 years at MKSC Other Clubs: 19 years coaching experience Coaching Certification: Instruction Stream: StarSkate, CanSkate, CanPowerskate and Synchronized skating. Competition Stream: N/A Highest STARSkate Test Levels Achieved: Freeskate: Senior Silver Freeskate Skills: Competitive Level 2 Dance: Gold Dances Competitive: Novice Competitive Availability to Teach or Area of Specialization: Available to teach CanSkate this year Personal Skating and/or Coaching Accomplishments: Coached synchronized skating teams at the National Team level. Skated on National Champion Adult synchronized skating team in 2004. Contact Information: Email: susan.chouinard@bell.net Phone: 613-836-5968 Allie Daniel - CanSkate Coaching Philosophy: My coaching philosophy is that skating is for everyone; motivating them to keep a positive attitude, a hard work ethic, and having the love and passion of the sport as I do, is my goal. Coaching Experience: March Kanata Skating Club: First Year Other Clubs: 1 year--5 years as a program assistant Coaching Certification: Instruction Stream: CanSkate Coach Competition Stream: -- Highest STARSkate Test Levels Achieved: Freeskate: Gold Skills: Gold Dance: Gold Competitive: Novice Personal Skating and/or Coaching Accomplishments: Triple Gold Contact Information: Email: iamdelightful@sympatico.ca Phone: (613) 296-2277