ICE at The Parks

Coaching Staff

 

Kim Lytle: Skated professionally with “Ice Follies” 1978 & 1979. Twenty-seven years coaching experience. Skating School Director and teacher at the Tandy Center Ice Rink for 20 years. USFSA Jr. Freestyle, ISI Freestyle 8. Gold Test judges certification. Teaches group & private lessons.

Christine Conti: Began skating as a child.  Teacher’s assistant at Tandy Center Ice Rink and Skatin’ Texas (5years). Member of ISI. Competed as an adult skater in District and National events.  Bronze Test judges certification. Teaches group lessons.

Vanessa Davis: Skating since age 5. Tested through Freestyle 6. Performed in shows for 10 years as a solo performer as well as group programs. Member of ISI. Silver Test judges certification. Teaches group & private lessons.

Nicholas Hart: Seven times National competitor - Novice, Junior & Senior levels. 1996 Novice Dance National Silver Medalist. 20 years skating experience. 8 years coaching experience. Member of ISI, USFS & PSA. Bronze Test judges certification. Specializes in Ice Dance, Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Hockey Power Skating. Teaches group & private lessons.

Meghan Haynie: Member of ISI. Teaching for 5 years. Bronze Test judges certification. Teaches group and private lessons.

Steve Hazlett: Hockey Coach. Started skating at age 2. Pro hockey skater for 6 years with Vancouver Canucks & Dallas Blackhawks (Adams Cup Champions). Junior hockey: Hamilton Fincups OHA Memorial Cup Champions, Canada World Junior / Silver Medal.

Jennifer Konen: Began skating 9 years ago. Worked with children for 12 years. Holds a B.S. in Psychology from SHSU, M.S. in Psychology from TCU, Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology  from TCU. She has a Silver Test judges certification. Teaches group & private lessons.

Gordon Page: Performed in many ice shows as a soloist as well as group programs. Member of ISI. Teaches group & private lessons.

Hillari Paulk:Coaching since 2004. Member of ISI. Holds an Associate’s Degree in Performing Arts. Specializes in choreography, spins and working with children. Enjoys costume designing. Bronze Test judges certification. Teaches group & private lessons.

Svetlana Serkeli: Began skating at age 5. More than 15 years coaching experience. Junior World Silver Medallist. Three-time Jr. National Champion of Russia. Masters Degree in Physical Education. Jr. National Coach, USA. Member of PSA, USFS and ISI.  Specializes in Ice Dance, Moves in the Field, Choreography  & Ballet. Teaches group and private lessons.

Alexei Sidorov: Began skating in Russia at an early age. Resident of the United States for  9 years. USSR National Jr. Figure Skating Team, 1978-1981. Master of Sport of Russia in Figure Skating. Coach for Central Army Sport Club, 1978-1981. Bronze Test judges certification. Member of ISI and USFS. Teaches group & private lessons.

Julie Stahl: Began skating as a child. A graduate of Texas Christian University (2003), degree in Art Education. Loves working with children. Member of ISI. Gold Test judges certification. Teaches group & private lessons.

Jan Weir: Over 20 years coaching experience. USFS Pre-Gold Medallist. USFS coach of Junior National, Sectional and Regional competitors. ISI coach of World medalists. Trained under Olympic Medalist, Ronnie Robertson. Former USFS regional/sectional competitor in free-skating and ice dancing. Member of PSA, USFS and ISI. ISI Silver Certified Judge. Specializes in freestyle, choreography, ice dancing, spins, field moves and basic skills. Teaches group and private lessons.

Andrei Zharkov: Began skating at age 5. More than 11 years coaching experience. Junior World Silver Medallist. Two-time Jr. National Champion of Russia. Principal Skater in the World Tour of “Holiday On Ice”. Jr. National Coach, USA. Member of PSA, USFS and ISI. Specializes in Freestyle, Ice Dance, Moves in the Field, Off-Ice Training and Hockey Power Skating. Teaches group and private lessons.

Caroline Baker: ICE at The Parks, Skating School Director. Skated professionally with “Holiday On Ice” 1976–1978. Studied Elementary Education at Northeast Louisiana University. Skating coach since 1979. Instructed at Tandy Center Ice Rink for 21 years. Gold Test judges certification. Member of ISI. Teaches private lessons. Voted “ISI Skating School Director of The Year” for 2010.

Susann Arias: Began coaching in1976. Skated in Ice Shows. Former competitive body builder and personal trainer. Coach of USFS Regional medalists, ISI District & World Champions. PSA certified in Freestyle and Sports Science with a level 2 Ranking. Gold Test judges certification. Member of ISI. Teaches Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Off-ice Strength & Conditioning. Teaches group & private lessons.

Nickolai Korolev: More than 14 years teaching experience. Junior National Gold Medalist of Russia. Principal skater for “Leningrad’s Ice Ballet”, “Hot Ice Show” and “Holiday On Ice.” Junior National coach. Member of PSA, USFS & ISI. Specializes in Freestyle, Moves In The Field, Pairs and off ice training. Masters Degree in Physical Education. Teaches group & private lessons.

Natalia Mishkutionuk: Olympic & World Gold Medal skater. Preformed in professional shows. Bachelor of Art in Sports Education / Russia. Coaching since 1996. Specializes in Freestyle, Pairs, Moves in the Field.  Member of PSA, USFS, and ISI. Teaches group & private lessons.

Kathryn Powell: B.S. Educational Curriculum & Instruction from TAMU. Grad. Academic Cert. in Library Services for Youth from UNT. Over 25 years teaching experience. Bronze Test judges certification.  Member of ISI. Teaches group & private lessons