Meet The Coaches

Skating Director & Coach

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

Skating Director & Coach

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

Head Coach

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

Head Coach

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

Coach

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

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Haven Denney

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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

Coach

Sara Feminella

Over 10 years of skating experience.

Holds Senior Moves in the Field Test and currently competes at the Junior Level.

Loves to work with skaters of all ages to help them improve and learn new skills!

USF College student.

Proud member of the Champions’ Edge Skating Club, USFS, PSA and Learn to Skate USA.

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Jim Garbutt

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Grace Hanns

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Julia Hare

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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

Coach

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

Coach

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

Coach

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

Coach

Elizaveta Titova

· Over 7 years of coaching experience

· Skated in ice shows all over the world, after retiring as a competitive Russian skater

· Teaching all ages and levels and specializes in developing younger skaters

· Preparing skaters for tests and competitions

· Selecting and preparing the music for competitions

· Proud member of Champions’ Edge Skating Club

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

Coach

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

Coach

Eva Wasielewski

Over 15 years of skating experience and over 3 years of coaching experience.

Former competitive and college cheerleading coach.

Available to teach all levels.

Proud member of USFA and Learn to Skate USA.

Skating Account Executive

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

Dance Instructor

Julio Concepcion

Starting dancing at 8 years old in Matanzas, Cuba.

Graduated in 2008 from the National Ballet School of Cuba as a professional dancer and ballet teacher.

Principle Dancer for the Cincinnati and Oklahoma City Ballet.

ABT Certified Teacher, with intensive training in Pre Primary thru Level 3.