STOUFFVILLE SKATING CLUB COACHES
All of our professional 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. Our coaches are contracted by the club to provide group lessons for our Canskate, Intro to Starskate, and Intermediate and Senior edge/turn groups.
For private lessons, coaches are considered independent subcontractors and look after their own schedule and lesson rates. Private lesson rates will vary depending on coaching experience, achievements, and certification level.
Availability
As our coaches look after their own private lesson schedule, it is important to check with them directly to see if they have availability on the days and sessions you are planning to skate on. Please do not approach the club office for coach availability. Coaches can be reached directly through their contact information listed below along with a brief description of their credentials and background.
Intermediate and Senior skaters, please note that our male dance coach Danny is available on Monday and Tuesday Senior sessions only.
Qualifications
Our Skate Canada coaches in partnership with the Coaches Association of Canada are certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Coaches work towards certification as CanSkate coaches, NCCP Regional, Provincial and National levels. Coaches are also required to maintain their NCCP status by earning a required number of professional development points which are accumulated on a 3 year cycle through participation in conferences, workshops, eLearning modules, coach mentorship programs, and active coaching. Engaging in professional development programs reinforces the values of lifelong learning and sharing amongst the coaching community.
Please contact our Coaches directly (contact info listed below) to find out their availability on your preferred sessions.
STARSKATE COACHES
Experience
Competitive Skating Success including COS StarSkate Championship Medallist
Continuous Attendance at Professional Development Seminars Including
National Performance Centre Seminars
Coaching 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.
Experience
Coaching Philosophy
Coaching is my passion. I am very grateful to share my expertise and love of the sport with so many skaters over the years from grassroots to competitive level. It brings me true joy to see a skater thriving, achieving their goals and learning skills that they will use both on and off the ice.
Experience
Kirsten became a certified regional coach while in high school before taking some time away from the sport to attend university. Upon her return to her hometown, she joined the Port Perry Adult synchronized skating team and began coaching again at the Woodville club. She is excited to be back at Stouffville for her second season in 2023/2024.
Regional Certified Coach
STAR 1-5 Coach/Assessor
Coaching Philosophy
For Kirsten, it is a privilege to work with children and youth, to teach them to skate and to watch them grow and improve. She cherishes the relationships and sense of community, unique to skating clubs. Coaching is her passion and she is very grateful to have the opportunity to do what she loves.
Experience
Coaching for the past 16 years with the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville and various other Learn to Skate Programs
Working with Stouffville Hockey Association for 5 years with Edges Program
Coaching with Stouffville Skating Club
Coaching Certification:
Regional Trained Coach
Coaching Philosophy
Experience
CanSkate coach at Stouffville and East York Skating Club
Coaching Certification:
Regional Trained Coach
Coaching Philosophy
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Experience
Coaching Certification:
Regional Certified Coach (partial Provincial)
CanPowerskate Certified Coach
Star 1-5 Coach/Assessor
Coaching Philosophy
Experience
Coaching Certification:
Coaching Philosophy
CANSKATE COACHES
Rachael McCulloch
rachaelmcculloch95@gmail.com
Canskate Certified Coach
Experience
I volunteered as a PA between 2008 and 2012, and loved it so much that I became a CanSkate Coach in 2018. I began as a skater at the Pickering, Ajax ,Scarboro and Carleton University Skating Clubs, where I competed as a synchro skater from 2006-2014!
Coaching Certifications:
Alicia Mok
aliciahcm927@gmail.com
Canskate Certified Coach
Experience
Coaching Philosophy
Skating has always been a passion of mine, as is teaching children and seeing them grow. Having worked with children as a skating coach and scouter, working with children and motivating them to do well creates a sense of pride, and fuels my passion. Being able to share my love for figure skating is an opportunity I am grateful for.
Joshua Inward
Canskate Certified Coach
Experience
Coaching Philosophy
Experience
CanSkate
StarSkate - All Levels
Adult Learn to Skate
Coaching Philosophy
To bring fun into the sport while still learning how to be the best skater you can be!
Professional Achievements
Was a National Competitor and Medalist in Dance
Achieved Gold in Dance, FreeSkate and Skills
