Coaches
All STARSkaters must have a professional coach. Some coaches team coach and you may have the option of working with more than one coach in some circumstances. If your skater will be absent from a lesson, please advise the coach ahead of time. All coaching fees are billed by and paid directly to individual coaches. At their discretion, coaches will also bill for extra sessions, making of music, competition attendance and mileage. You may want to consider the coach's skill level/style when determining the best fit. Contact coaches directly for inquiries about their availability.
CAROLYN ALLWRIGHT
Carolyn is a National Level certified coach who has taught in both small and large city clubs. Her experience in coaching is from the grass roots to international level. She has significant CanSkate coordination and administrative experience with programs of all sizes. She is a nationally trained Master Learning Facilitator delivering various levels of coaching certification courses and a Club Consultant for Skate Canada. Carolyn is a Team Leader for Skate Canada on the International circuit. She contributed to the LTAD committee and was selected to be a member of Skate Canada's CanSkate Resource Team. She volunteers within Skate Ontario and Skate Canada. Carolyn is not accepting students. She is available for enhancement, consulting with your skater/coach. These arrangements are to be made through your base coach.
Carolyn is a National Level certified coach who has taught in both small and large city clubs. Her experience in coaching is from the grass roots to international level. She has significant CanSkate coordination and administrative experience with programs of all sizes. She is a nationally trained Master Learning Facilitator delivering various levels of coaching certification courses and a Club Consultant for Skate Canada. Carolyn is a Team Leader for Skate Canada on the International circuit. She contributed to the LTAD committee and was selected to be a member of Skate Canada's CanSkate Resource Team. She volunteers within Skate Ontario and Skate Canada. Carolyn is not accepting students. She is available for enhancement, consulting with your skater/coach. These arrangements are to be made through your base coach.
KARLY BRUSH
Karly has over 20 years skating experience and 12 years of coaching experience. She has completed her Skate Canada Gold level Freeskate, Dance, and Skills tests and now coaches skaters from beginner to STARSkate Gold level as well as assisting with University Varsity Teams. Karly is a NCCP Skate Canada Regional Coach and currently working on completing her Provincial Coach status. She is also a CanPowerSkate certified coach with experience instructing hockey players from grass roots to high performance athletes. Karly enjoys implementing innovative programs and lessons to all students.
Karly has over 20 years skating experience and 12 years of coaching experience. She has completed her Skate Canada Gold level Freeskate, Dance, and Skills tests and now coaches skaters from beginner to STARSkate Gold level as well as assisting with University Varsity Teams. Karly is a NCCP Skate Canada Regional Coach and currently working on completing her Provincial Coach status. She is also a CanPowerSkate certified coach with experience instructing hockey players from grass roots to high performance athletes. Karly enjoys implementing innovative programs and lessons to all students.
expertedges@gmail.com
Karly is available on Mon, Wed, Thurs.
TAMMI BRUSH
Tammi has over 20 years skating experience, 18 years coaching experience and holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from McMaster University.Tammi completed her Gold level Freeskate, Dance and Skills tests. Tammi is a NCCP Skate Canada Regional Coach and is working on completing her Provincial Coach. Tammi has taught skaters from Beginner to STARSkate Gold level. Tammi is also a CanPowerSkate Certified coach and has instructed skaters from beginner to elite level.
Tammi has over 20 years skating experience, 18 years coaching experience and holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from McMaster University.Tammi completed her Gold level Freeskate, Dance and Skills tests. Tammi is a NCCP Skate Canada Regional Coach and is working on completing her Provincial Coach. Tammi has taught skaters from Beginner to STARSkate Gold level. Tammi is also a CanPowerSkate Certified coach and has instructed skaters from beginner to elite level.
expertedges@gmail.com
Tammi is available Mon, Wed, Thurs.
MARYL DEJONG
Maryl has been coaching since 1990 at various clubs throughout the Hamilton and Niagara areas. She is a Certified Regional Coach/Trained Provincial Coach with experience at all levels including Power Skating. Maryl is also a Skate Canada Technical Specialist and Controller and a Star 1-4 judge who volunteers her time and expertise at multiple competitions throughout the province each season. Maryl is married with three nearly grown children and works full-time for Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Maryl has been coaching since 1990 at various clubs throughout the Hamilton and Niagara areas. She is a Certified Regional Coach/Trained Provincial Coach with experience at all levels including Power Skating. Maryl is also a Skate Canada Technical Specialist and Controller and a Star 1-4 judge who volunteers her time and expertise at multiple competitions throughout the province each season. Maryl is married with three nearly grown children and works full-time for Environment and Climate Change Canada.
maryl.dejong@canada.ca
LISA ERB
With over 25 years of coaching experience, Lisa has her Provincial Coach certification. She is currently National Coach Trained. She has coached skaters from Preliminary to Gold in Freeskate, Dance, Skills and Interpretive.
With over 25 years of coaching experience, Lisa has her Provincial Coach certification. She is currently National Coach Trained. She has coached skaters from Preliminary to Gold in Freeskate, Dance, Skills and Interpretive.
lisaerb573@gmail.com
Lisa is available Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat.
TAYLOR GRACIE
Taylor is a Regional Coach with 9 years of coaching experience. Taylor actively skated at the Flamboro Skating Club for over 15 years and has achieved her Gold Skills, Dance and Interpretive tests. She has worked up to her Senior Silver Freeskate, and is currently working on completing her 4th and final Diamond Dance. Taylor works full time in the school photography industry as a retoucher and colour corrector.
Taylor is a Regional Coach with 9 years of coaching experience. Taylor actively skated at the Flamboro Skating Club for over 15 years and has achieved her Gold Skills, Dance and Interpretive tests. She has worked up to her Senior Silver Freeskate, and is currently working on completing her 4th and final Diamond Dance. Taylor works full time in the school photography industry as a retoucher and colour corrector.
taylor.gracie@hotmail.com
Taylor is available Mon, Wed, Sat.
BEN MULDER
Ben joined us a Dance Coach in 2017. He is Regional Coach trained and was a National Competitor in Ice dance. His training locations were Kitchener Waterloo and Montreal.
Ben joined us a Dance Coach in 2017. He is Regional Coach trained and was a National Competitor in Ice dance. His training locations were Kitchener Waterloo and Montreal.
JAYMIE MARA
Jaymie is a Skate Canada CanSkate coach. She has skated for 13 years with FSC and has achieved Gold Skills, Gold Dance and Gold Interpretive. Jaymie is still actively skating with FSC and is a synchronized skater with Oakville EDGE. Jaymie plans to pursue a career with animals.
CAITLIN OGINO
Caitlin has been coaching since 2005 and is Regional Coach certified and working on completing her Provincial Coach status. She has experience with all levels of skaters from Preliminary to Gold levels in Freeskate, Skills, Dance and Interpretive.
Caitlin has been coaching since 2005 and is Regional Coach certified and working on completing her Provincial Coach status. She has experience with all levels of skaters from Preliminary to Gold levels in Freeskate, Skills, Dance and Interpretive.
cogino_skates@hotmail.com
Caitlin is available Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat.
NINA SARTOR
Nina holds an Skate Canada NCCP Canskate Trained coaching status. She has skated for 16 years and completed Gold Skills and Interpretive tests, as well as Gold Free Skate elements and all Senior Silver Dances, and is currently a member of the McMaster Competitive figure skating team. Nina has volunteered and coached at both the Mississauga and Streetsville-Meadowvale Figure Skating Clubs. She is currently pursuing an engineering degree at McMaster University.
Nina holds an Skate Canada NCCP Canskate Trained coaching status. She has skated for 16 years and completed Gold Skills and Interpretive tests, as well as Gold Free Skate elements and all Senior Silver Dances, and is currently a member of the McMaster Competitive figure skating team. Nina has volunteered and coached at both the Mississauga and Streetsville-Meadowvale Figure Skating Clubs. She is currently pursuing an engineering degree at McMaster University.