Meet The Coaches

John Zimmerman

· 2002 US Olympian

· USFS Hall of Fame inductee

· Three-time US National Champion 2000, 2001, 2002

· 10 Year Smuckers Stars on Ice performer

· 2002 Worlds Bronze Medalist

· 2000, 2001 Four Continents Medalist

· With his wife Silvia Fontana, he has coached many singles skaters and pair teams to national and international level, including Kevin Aymoz, Mae Meite, Haven Denney/Brandon Frazier and Vanessa James/Morgan Cipres

· Choreographer for elite singles skaters and pair teams, collaborating with Silvia Fontana

Silvia Fontana

· Represented Italy at the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics

· 5 times Italian National Champion

· Competed at the European Championships and Worlds

· Has performed in ice shows around the world

· With her husband, John Zimmerman, she has coached many singles skaters and pair teams to national and international level, including Kevin Aymoz, Mae Meite, Haven Denney/Brandon Frazier and Vanessa James/Morgan Cipres

· Choreographer for elite singles skaters and pair teams, collaborating with John Zimmerman

Tonia Berekhovski

· Russian skater

· Masters Degree in Choreography from the University of Modern Art

· Has trained skaters to compete nationally and internationally at Junior World, Worlds, US Nationals, US Junior Nationals

Jenna Dispenza

· 2011 and 2012 US National Ice Dance competitor

· 20 years of skating experience

· 9 years of coaching experience teaching all levels from Learn to Skate classes to international skates

· Holds US Gold/Senior tests in Moves in the Field, Free Dance, and Pattern Dance

· Canadian Gold tests in Freestyle, Skills, Dance, and Interpretive

· Enjoys sharing her love and passion for the sport through a wide variety of disciplines including Freestyle, Moves, Ice Dance, in addition to skating skills/footwork, choreography, holiday show production and beginner skating skills

· Proud member of USFS, PSA, and Learn to Skate USA

· Has PSA Registered Free Skate Accreditation, Masters in Sports Science & Medicine from PSA and CER A

· Received her BBA from Florida International University with Summa Cum Laude

· Proud member of Champions’ Edge Skating Club

Vinny Dispenza

· 2011 and 2012 US National Ice Dance competitor

· 2008 Junior US Nationals competitor

· 20 years of skating experience

· 10 years of coaching experience teaching all levels, from Learn to Skate classes to international skaters

· Holds US Gold/Senior tests in Moves in the Field, Free Dance and Dance Pattern, as well as tests in Free Skate and Pairs

· Dedicated to helping his skaters reach their goals by sharing his love and enthusiasm for the sport

· Teaches a wide variety of disciplines including Freestyle, Moves, Ice Dance, in addition to specializing in skating skills/footwork, holiday show production and pole harness experience for all level of jumps

· Proud member of USFS, PSA, and Learn to Skate USA

· Has his PSA Registered Group Accreditation, Masters in Sports Science & Medicine from PSA and CER-A

· Proud member of Champions’ Edge Skating Club

Serguei Kouznetsov

· Member of Russian National Team

· 1992 Men’s Cup of Russia Gold Medalist

· 1991 Men’s Russian Nationals Silver Medalist

· 5-year principal skater for Disney on Ice

· Almost 30 years of teaching experience and is a Senior US National Championship, International, Grand Prix, and Junior World’s Coach

· Specializes in teaching Power Hockey skating skills

· Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports Psychology

· Proud member of USFS, PSA, and Champions Skating Club

· Certified at CER A Level

· Available to teach all levels and ages

Ivan Dimitrov

· Competed at 2011 and 2012 US Nationals

· Top 10 finish in 2012

· Bulgarian Junior National Champion

· Competed at both Junior World Championships and Grand Prix Series

· Currently coaches US Regional and Sectional level competitive skaters

· Proud member of USFS and PSA

· Certified at CER-A Level

· Teaches skaters of all levels and ages

Jim Garbutt

Julia Hare

Lisa Healy

· Over 20 years of coaching experience for freestyle, MIF, synchro, off-ice training, dance teams and has coached skaters at multiple sectional competitions

· Passed PSA rating exams in freestyle, dance, team, and groups

· Proud member of USFS, PSA, Champions’ Edge Skating Club & Learn to Skate USA

· CER A-Level, ISI Gold Level Judge

· South Atlantic Regional competitor and medalist in both singles and ice dancing

· Trained with World and Olympic coaches such as Donald Laws, Carol Fox, Bill Fauver, and David & Rita Lowery

· Master’s Degree in Sports Coaching, B.A. in Psychology

· Florida teaching certificate for K-6, Gifted Education, and ESOL

Noelle Kouznetsova

· Former competitive gymnast and coached gymnastics for 14 years

· Teaching private lessons and basic skills since 1999

· Proud member of USFS, PSA, and Champions Skating Club

· Certified at CER A Level

· Specializes in basic edges, jumping bio-mechanics, off-ice conditioning, and Adult Moves in the Field

· Available to teach all levels and ages but enjoys teaching adults who are new to figure skating

Sandra Strong

· Double Gold Medalist with USFS

· Certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine

· Trained in New York with Olympic coaches Peter Burrows and Robin Wagner

· Won the North Atlantic Regionals and Empire State Winter Games

· Professional skater with Royal Caribbean International for over 8 years

· Completed 2 professional contracts as a pairs skater

· Also featured as a principal with Ice Theater of New York and for Dollywood and Busch Gardens

Stan Toderov

· Former Bulgarian international competitor at the World Junior Championships, European Championships, World Senior Championships, and 2006 Winter Olympic Games

· Over 10 years of coaching experience with national and international skaters from beginner to senior international competitive level

· Specializes in all levels of freestyle, pair skating, skating skills, and off-ice training

· Proud member of USFS and PSA

· Certified CER A Level

Haven Denney

Lily Meagher

Lacy Meagher

Grace Hanns

Juliana Pineda

· 2011 to 2014 US Synchro National competitor

· 18 years of skating experience

· 5 years of coaching experience teaching Learn to Skate classes

· Holds US Gold/Senior tests in Moves in the Field

· Although retired from the competitive world of Figure skating, she enjoys sharing the love and passion for the sport through a wide variety of disciplines including Freestyle, Moves, Ice Dance, in addition to skating skills/footwork, and beginner skating skills

· Proud member of USFS

· Proud member of Champions’ Edge Skating Club