Coaching Staff
Learn to Skate instructors
All BGSU professionals are dedicated to the advancement figure skating and carry personal liability insurance. Interested customers may contact staff to arrange an appointment with a professional. Most lessons are conducted on the main ice during a figure skating session or, with advanced booking through the Skate Shop, on the studio ice.
The coaching team meets on a regular basis, in conjunction with Ice Arena management, to continually fine-tune curriculum and disseminate information about the world of skating to you! Class offerings feature several sessions of most skill levels which allow a teacher to student ratio of 10 - 1 or better for all classes.
In addition to focusing on the progress of your child many coaches also serve as mentors to younger potential teachers who wish to learn more about the instruction of basic skating skills. These volunteers are screened and trained by the program director and provide more individual attention for each participant. Ice Arena management is very proud of the commitment and hard work demonstrated by all Learn to Skate coaches.
Staff:
- BGSU Student Instructors
- Kate Bresnan Messa
- Shelly Bressler
- Laura Fischer, Assistant Director of Programming
- Laurie Haener-Buckley
- Tracy Koehler
- Aleksandr Nagorny
- Amy Rybak
Private Lessons
Skaters desiring individualized lessons for figure skating or hockey skating skill development are advised to consider private lessons. Private lessons can be as often as multiple times a week or as few as a couple of times a year to supplement group classes. Individualized instruction can be a great way to master a specific skill or progress at a faster pace. Private lessons and group classes can be taken simultaneously. Practicing outside of private lessons is highly encouraged.
Professional Instructors are independent contractors who conduct skating lessons at the Slater Family Ice Arena. Fees, lesson times, and availability are entirely at the discretion of the individual professional. Contact the Professional Instructor directly to inquire about availability and philosophy of coaching. Skating session fees are paid separately and in addition to Private Instructor fees. Skating sessions cannot be pro-rated. All skaters must sign-in and pay prior to the start of the session. Read more on Hiring a Private Coach from U.S. Figure Skating.
Private Instructors
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Contact us
Address: 417 North Mercer
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 419-372-2264
icearena@bgsu.edu
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Updated: 09/12/2022 01:05PM