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

Pavel Dimitrov

· Bulgarian skating coach

· Over 24 years of coaching experience

· Has coached skaters at multiple international competitions, including European Championships, World Championships, and the Olympic Games

· Enjoys working with skaters at all levels to develop their skating skills and love of the sport

· Specialized in skating skills, freestyle, choreography, pairs and ice dance

· Proud member of USFS and PSA

· Certified at CER A Level

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

Laia Bové Imhoff

· Competed nationally and internationally for the Catalan and Spanish teams in both freestyle and Theatre on Ice at the Junior and Senior level.

· Skated professionally with Disney on Ice and Holiday on Ice for 5 years

· Over 10 years of coaching experience from beginners to senior level skaters

· Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200 yoga teacher specializing in elite figure skaters including Olympic and World medalists

· Specializes in jump and spin technique as well as choreography

· Spanish National Technical Specialist in singles

· Seasonal coach in Barcelona, Spain

· Proud member of USFSA, PSA, and the 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

Karl Kurtz

Karl Kurtz

· US Olympic and World Coach

· Has coached many athletes to success on the Local, National and International levels

· 25 years of coaching experience encompassing all levels and ages, including adults

· PSA Master Rated Coach

· PSA Level VII Ranking

· US Figure Skating Triple Gold Medalist

· US National Novice Champion, US National Jr Pairs Silver Medalist, member of the US International Team

· Principal Performer touring with numerous ice shows including Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom on Ice

· Member of US Figure Skating and Professional Skating Association

· Specialties include: Freeskating jumps/spins technique, Singles, Pairs, Moves in the Field, Choreography

· Proud member of Champions Edge Skating Club

Bonni Retzkin

· Over 30 years of coaching/mentoring experience and has taught at every level from beginner to Olympic, Worlds and Nationals.

· Produced ice shows, choreographed for Rockefeller Center and Wollman Rink

· Been on the Grand Prix Circuit, Empire State Games and Florida State Games

· Passionate about developing skaters and helping her students find the joy in skating

· Coaches basic skills for hockey players

· Proud member of USFS and PSA

· Cer and PSA rated coach

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

Brandon Frazier

· 2014, 2016 Skate America silver medalist

· 2014 CS Lombardia Trophy Champion

· 2013 World Junior Champion

· 2017 US National Champion

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

Jenny Seymour

· Has 15 years of synchronized skating experience

· Has skated competitively in Junior, Senior, Collegiate, and Adult level divisions

· Former member of Team USA and competed overseas in both the Junior and Senior divisions

· Represented Team USA and competed overseas in Finland, Sweden, France, Croatia, and England

· In 2003, her junior team won the French Cup Championships

· Won 3 National gold medals in 2002, 2003, 2004

· Graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.A. in Education

· Has been teaching elementary education in Pasco county since 2008

· Proud member of the Champions’ Edge Skating Club

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

Melanie Rogers

· Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and Freestyle

· Sectional and National medalist

· Master of Education from the University of Cincinnati

Haven Denney

Amanda Aker

· Dance Coach

· 10 years of experience teaching dance

· 3-time National Ballroom competitor

· 5 years professional ice show skater at Busch Gardens

· USFS double gold medalist

Sonya Hamilton

· Physical Trainer

· 19 years experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach working with Athletes of all sports and ability levels, including numerous figure skaters

· Sport Specific performance training background including strong emphasis on speed, strength, agility, and power

· Director of Off-Ice training at Palm Beach Ice works Rink in West Palm Beach for one year

· Performed off ice training for Olympic level skater for 6 months leading up to the 2010 Olympics

· Personal Trainer specializing in functional strength training, corrective and preventive exercises, core and stability training

· Masters Degree and Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science

· Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine

· Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association

· Former high school and collegiate athlete in basketball, track and rowing

Lily Meagher

Lacy Meagher

Juliana Clifford

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