STOUFFVILLE SKATING CLUB COACHES
When choosing a coach there are several things to consider; cost, availability and qualifications. Feel free to make inquiries to assure that you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.
Cost
Coaches rates will vary based on qualifications and experience. On average you can expect to pay anywhere from $9.00 - $15.00 for a 15 minute private lesson. Keep in mind that rates will vary if there is more than one person in the group (semi private or group instruction) and length of the lesson (10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes or more). If you are unsure and are shopping around, be sure to ask the coach for a fee schedule before committing to any lessons.
Availability
Check to see if the coach is available on the sessions you are planning to skate on. If you are interested in a specific coach, check their availability first and then try to skate on those sessions. If skating on a certain day is more important, register for the session and then check with the coach.
Intermediate and Senior skaters, please note that our male dance coach/partners are available as follows:
Troy Hockley Wednesday’s in the AM and One (1) Thursday a month
Troy Wed am and Danny Wed am. Please be sure to select the session your dance coach/partner that you will be testing with is available. If you are unsure please check with your coach for more details.
Qualifications
All coaches are required to be registered with Skate Canada, the governing body of skating in Canada. This insures they are qualified as coaches, have current first aid and are insured. The standard qualification levels are mandated by the Coaches Association of Canada and are based on the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Coaches are designated through certification as CanSkate coaches or NCCP Levels (1,2,3,4,5). As a point of reference you need to be Level 4 to coach at an Olympic game. Coaches are also required to participate in the Coaches Education Program (CEP). In this program they are rewarded points for participating in various types of activities such as Leadership, Continuous Education, Seminars, Conventions, workshops, planning, etc. Every two years the Coaches are rated Gold, Silver or Bronze based on the points they have accumulated.
Please contact our Coaches directly (contact info listed below) to find out their availability on your preferred sessions.
Hans Ahlgren
Phone Number: 416 522-5502
Email: hansake@gmail.com
Coaching Certification:
Level 3 Certified
Star 1 - 5 Program Training
Star 1 - 5 Coach Assessor Training
Personal Skating Achievements:
Former Scandinavian Men’s Champion
Performer with Holiday on Ice
Years of Coaching:
30 +
Coaching Experience:
Pre-CanSkate - Supervisor
CanSkate - Supervisor
Advanced CanSkate
Adult/Teen Learn to Skate
StarSkate (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
Many years of experience in Choreography, including directing several professional Ice shows
Skating Related Achievements:
Working with his wife Judy, they have had numerous skaters awarded gold test medals in FreeSkate, Dance, Pairs and Interpretive tests.
Philosophy:
“Hans and his wife Judy are very interested in the development of all of their skaters, helping them to reach their goals”
Judy Ahlgren
Phone Number: 416 556-7975
Email: ahlgren.judy@gmail.com
Coaching Certification:
Level 3 Certified
Star 1 - 5 Program Training
Star 1 - 5 Coach Assessor Training
Personal Skating Achievements:
Former Canadian Dance Champion
World Competitor
Years of Coaching:
30 +
Coaching Experience:
Pre-CanSkate - Supervisor
CanSkate - Supervisor
Advanced CanSkate
Adult/Teen Learn to Skate
StarSkate (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
She has trained several Canadian Dance and Pair Champions and has coached
Competitors in International competitions including both Junior and Senior World Championships
Skating Related Achievements:
Working with her husband Hans, they have had numerous skaters awarded gold test medals in FreeSkate, Dance, Pairs and Interpretive tests.
Philosophy:
“Judy and her husband Hans are very interested in the development of all of their skaters, helping them to reach their goals”
Janet Williams
Phone Number: 416 319-1790
Email: jmlswilliams@gmail.com
Coaching Certification:
Level 2 Certified/ISPC Singles
Level 3 Theory & Technical
Star 1 - 5 Program Training
Star 1 - 5 Coach Assessor Training
First Aid & CPR Trained & Certified
Level 1 Technical Gymnastics
Personal Skating Achievements:
Honours Graduate, Seneca College Advanced Figure Skating Coaching Diploma
Mentored with Canadian National & Olympic Level Coach
Skate Canada CEP Honour Roll
Years of Coaching
25
Coaching Experience:
CanSkate Choreography FreeSkate Skills Dance
StarSkate - Junior Session Supervisor
Skating Related Achievements:
Coaching journey at various clubs including the academy, has helped me personally build a strong foundation of life skills and rewards by coaching athletes for lifelong success.
Philosophy:
"The ability to skate is wonderful, but the opportunity to share it with you is a privilege"
I highly value the opportunity to coach and foster growth and development through the sport of skating, while inspiring confidence and building a strong technical foundation to empower skaters to their full potential.
My goal is to nurture their dreams while having fun, build their confidence and provide them with a sense of accomplishment.
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Lynda Khanna
Phone Number: 416-464-7613
Email: lyndakbutler@yahoo.ca
Coaching Certification:
Level 2 Certified
Skate Canada Power Skating Course
Star 1 - 5 Coach Assessor Training
Personal Skating Achievements:
Completing my Novice Competitive and my 6th Figure
Years of Coaching
Started Coaching at the age of 23
Coaching Experience:
Pre-CanSkate
CanSkate
Advanced CanSkate
Adult/Teen Learn to Skate
StarSkate (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
Skating Related Achievements:
Associated with the Stouffville Skating Club for close to 45 years. First as a skater at 5, then eventually as a Coach
Philosophy:
"My main mission would be to help promote fitness, confidence and a love for the sport in a positive rewarding way"
Natalia Antonacci
Phone Number: 416-707-5283
Email: nrichiq@yahoo.com
Coaching Certification:
Level 2 Intermediate StarSkate In Training
CanPower Certified
CanSkate Certified
Star 1 - 5 Coach Assessor Training
Level 2 International Inline Skating Instructor Certified
Aqua Fitness Instructor
Personal Skating Achievements:
TBA
Years of Coaching
15+
Coaching Experience:
Pre-CanSkate
CanSkate
Advanced CanSkate
Adult/Teen Learn to Skate
StarSkate (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
Skating Related Achievements:
Personal skating goals are Gold FreeSkate, Senior Silver Dances and Skating Skills 3
Philosophy:
TBA
Troy Hockley
Phone Number: 705-559-8769
Email: ccl.hockley@gmail.com
Coaching Certification:
Level 1 - Primary StarSkate Certified
ISPC Theory
Level 2 Technical
CEP Bronze
Personal Skating Achievements:
Gold Dance
Gold Skills
Jr. Bronze FreeSkate
Bronze Interpretive
Pre-Novice Competitive
National Competitor at the Pre-Novice Dance Level
Guest Skater at Ice Shows
Years of Coaching
10
Coaching Experience:
Skate Canada Pickering Club - 10 years, Ajax Skating Club - 7 years, Whitby Skating Club 7 - years,
Peterborough Skating Club - 5 years, Uxbridge Skating Club - 5 years, Millbrook Skating Club - 4 years,
Oshawa Skating Club - 4 years, Little Britain Skating Club - 4 years, Port Perry Skating Club - 3 years,
Port Hope Skating Club - 3 years, Souffville Skating Club - 2 years, Trenton Skating Club - 1 year,
Sunderland Skating Club - 1 year, Cobourg Skating Club - 1 year
Skating Related Achievements:
Designed and implemented a Skating Program for Apsley Skating Club - 4 years (a Non-Skate Canada Club)
Volunteer Coach for 2 years prior to getting certification
Philosophy:
"To further my skating education and to bring a fun and encouraging atmosphere to my students to help them achieve their goals"
Cheryl Hockley
Phone Number: 905-621-8500
Email: c.hockley65@gmail.com
Coaching Certification:
Level 2 (IPSC) singles
Level 3 Theory & Technical
First Aid Certified
Star 1 - 5 Program Training
Personal Skating Achievements:
Gold Freeskate, Dance & Figures
Novice Competitive Test
Sectional Competitior
Bronze Interpretive
Years of Coaching:
30 +
Coaching Experience:
Pre-CanSkate, CanSkate, Advanced CanSkate
Adult/Teen Learn to Skate
StarSkate (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
Cheryl has coached skaters to the provincial level and adult national level
Director and Choreographer for many Ice Shows
Skating Related Achievements:
Mother of 4 boys (1 National Competitor, 2 National and International Competitors)
Coached skaters to Gold Test Levels in Freeskate, Skills, Dance, Interpretive and Couples Interpretive
Samantha Leitch
Phone Number: 905 767-2935
email: samantha.leitch@hotmail.com
Coaching Certification:
Regional Coach Trained
Personal Skating Achievements:
Triple Gold (Tests Dance Skills, Interpretive)
Junior Silver Freeskate Test (both parts)
Years Coaching:
Coaching learn to skate since 2013
Coaching Figure skating since 2015
Coaching Experience:
Pre-Canskate
CanSkate
StarSkate
Skating Related Achievements:
Attended seminars/events on the Star 1-5 program and have been actively teaching it and assessing it since 2016.
Philosophy:
"I believe in developing and training well rounded skaters. Growing up in this sport taught me so much, and I hope to pass down the skating skills, values and life skills that I learned, to develop skaters. I look to nurture the joy that young athletes have for the sport, while motivating and instilling a confidence that will allow them to succeed."
