Sample Questions When Hiring a Coach
- What are your personal skating accomplishments?
- What are the accomplishments of your students?
- How long have you been a coach and what other jobs have you held?
- What disciplines do you teach regularly?
- Do you teach beginner or competitive level skaters or both?
- Are you a member of any professional organizations such as United States Figure Skating Association, the Professional Skaters Association or the Ice Skating Institute?
- Do you hold any ratings from the Professional Skaters Association?
- What is your hourly rate? Do you charge any other fees?
- What is your policy for student “No Shows?”
- What are your goals when you teach?
- Do you carry insurance?
As independent contractors, coaches charge different rates. In general, the coaches that teach on LSA sessions charge between $24 per hour for a junior instructor to $59 per hour for a professional instructor.
LSA strongly encourages all coaches to increase their knowledge of the sport through membership in the Professional Skaters Association and to seek accreditation through the PSA’s ratings process.
Professional Instructors
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Rebecca Hatch-Purnell, LSA Director of Skating has achieved USFS Gold in Moves in the Field and has passed the 5th Figure test, Novice Freestyle and Silver Dance level. She has achieved the Professional Skaters Association ratings of Master Group Instructor, Master Moves in the Field Instructor, Registered Freestyle Instructor
and holds a Level III Ranking. Becca graduated magna cum laude from Wellesley College with a B.A. in Chinese Language and Economics. She coaches group, basic skills, freestyle, moves in the field, synchronized skating and power. Her rate is $57/hour. Phone (502) 415-0962.
Sarah Neal, LSA Show Artistic Director has achieved USFS Gold in Dance and Moves in the Field, Novice Freestyle and Novice Free Dance. Sarah directed a skating program in Madrid, Spain. She has achieved the Professional Skaters Association ratings of Master Moves in the Field Instructor, Certified Dance Instructor, Registered Freestyle Instructor and Registered Group Instructor. Sarah has a B.A. from Butler University and a M.A. in Spanish Applied Linguistics from Arizona State University. She teaches basic skills, freestyle, moves in the field, dance and power. Her rate is $57/hour. Phone (502) 819-7751.
Stephanie Anderson has passed USFS Gold Dance, Novice Freestyle and 2nd Figure test. She holds a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Louisville. She teaches group, basic skills, freestyle, dance and moves in the field. Her rate is $54/hour. Phone (502) 241-8509.
Susan Caudill has achieved USFS Gold in Dance and holds the PSA ratings of Master in Moves in the Field, Dance and Group Instruction. In addition, Susan holds the rating of Certified Figures and Freestyle. Susan and her partner were Midwestern Bronze and Silver Dance Champions and placed 4th at Nationals in Silver Dance. Susan has coached teams to compete at the national level in dance. She has a B.A. in Business Administration from Butler University. Susan teaches all disciplines. Her rate is $58/hour. Phone (502) 649-6051.
Michelle Gray has achieved USFS Gold in Freestyle, 6th Figure test, and Bronze Dances. She skated six years with Disney on Ice. Michelle holds a B.S. in management from Indiana University. She has passed the PSA Basic Written Accreditation exam. She coaches group, basic skills, freestyle, moves in the field, and power. Her rate is $50/hour. Phone (502) 457-6971.
Jessica Mills Kincade has achieved Gold in Moves in the Field, Freestyle and Figures. She was the 1989 World Junior Champion and competed from 1989 to 1996 nationally and internationally at the senior level. From 2006 to 2008, she performed with Ice Theatre of New York. She holds a BA in Fashion Merchandising from Marymount University. Phone (917) 400-3320.
Samantha Mohr has achieved USFS Gold in both Moves in the Field and Freestyle and has passed the Silver Dance level. She was a regional and sectional medalist and advanced to the U.S. National Championships in Novice Ladies in 2000 and 2001. She is a member of the Professional Skater's Association. She teaches basic skills, freestyle, and moves in the field. Her rate is $45/hour. Phone (502) 592-6678.
Becky Pierce has passed the USFS 7th Figure test, Novice Freestyle and Gold Dance. Becky performed in several professional theater groups and semi-professional ice shows. She has achieved the PSA ratings of Registered Freestyle and Registered Moves in the Field Instructor and holds a Level III Ranking. Becky has a B.S.A. in Theater Arts and Speech and a M.A. in Humanities from University of Louisville. She teaches group, basic skills, freestyle, moves in the field, and dance. Her rate is $54/hour. Phone (502) 767-3747.
Christine "Cissy" Penno has passed USFS 7th Figure, Junior Freestyle and Silver Dance Levels. She has achieved the Professional Skaters Association ratings of Master Figure and Freestyle, Master Program Director, Master Group Instructor, Senior Dance, Certified Moves in the Field and Registered Choreography and Style and a Level III Competitive Coaches ranking. She has coached skaters at Junior Nationals, Regionals, Sectionals and National Showcase Competitions. She teaches freestyle, dance, moves in the field and beginner pairs. Her rate is $54/hour. Phone (502) 802-0678.
Carmen Riggs has passed USFS Adult Gold Moves in the Field, Adult Bronze Freestyle and Bronze Dance level. Carmen has achieved the PSA rating of Registered Group Instructor. She teaches basic skills, moves in the field, off-ice conditioning and synchronized skating. Her rate is $48/hour. Phone (502) 494-6900.
DayNa Schuette has achieved USFS Gold in Moves in the Field and has passed the Novice Free Skate test. DayNa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University. She coaches group, basic skills, freestyle, and moves in the field. Her rate is $50/hour. Phone (410) 404-3228.
Heidi Whitlow has passed USFS Novice Moves in the Field, Juvenile Freestyle and Silver Dance as well as ISI 8 Free Skate, ISI 4 Pairs and ISI 8 Couples. Heidi has achieved the ratings of Master Group Instructor, Certified Freestyle Instructor and Registered Moves in the Field Instructor. She holds a B.S. in Journalism/Advertising and in Agriculture/Horticulture. Heidi teaches basic skills, freestyle, moves in the field, sychronized skating and off-ice conditioning. Her rate is $54/hour. Phone (502) 633-9241.
Additional Group Instructors
Jessica Ashley has passed USFS Junior Moves in the Field, Juvenile Freestyle and Bronze Dance. She has passed the PSA Basic Written Accreditation exam. She teaches group, basic skills, freestyle and moves in the field. Her rate is $50/hour. Phone (812) 786-5651.
Tracy Bironas has passed USFS Pre-Juvenile Freestyle, Novice Moves in the Field and Pre-Silver Dance. Tracy teaches basic skills. Phone (502) 553-6389.
Andrea Sower has achieved CFSA Preliminary Freestyle and Preliminary Dance. She studied Political Science at the University of Western Ontario and Fashion Design at Fanshawe College. She teaches basic skills and group. Her rate is $30/hr. Phone (502) 682-1387.
LSA Junior Instructors
The LSA Junior Instructor track is available to those competitive skaters who have turned 16 years old, have achieved designated skating levels and are selected by the Director and the Board. Junior Instructors must complete a mentoring period, study certain materials and pass an oral exam. Junior Instructors charge $24/hour for private lessons.
Megan Anderson has achieved her Gold Moves in the Field, Junior Freestyle test and Silver Dance. Phone (502) 938-7360.
Megan Conley has achieved her Gold Moves in the Field, Novice Freestyle test and Pre-Gold Dance. Phone (502) 558-1491.
Kate Vegh has passed her Gold Moves in the Field, Gold Freestyle, and achieved the Pre-Gold Dance level. She is a student at University of Kentucky. Phone (502) 845-6329.
Off-Ice Instructors
David Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS, ECS, is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Bellarmine University and owner of Physical Therapy Plus. David has advanced training in Orthopedic Manipulative Therapy and is author of the book "Orthopedic Physical Therapy Secrets". He is dual board certified in Orthopedic and Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy. David is also the only USA certified cycling coach in the Louisville area. He specializes in the treatment of shoulder, cervical spine, knee, and foot injuries, especially as they relate to swimming, cycling, and running.
Liliya Khasin, Stretch and Flexibility, is a rhythmic gymnastics instructor and has been coaching for more than 30 years. She coached elite gymnasts in her native country and has developed 8 Junior Olympic Team Representatives from Louisville since she moved here in 1990.
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