All Skating Professionals are independent contractors who use the Poway ICE facility to teach private lessons. Each Skating Professional sets their own schedules, lesson fees, and coaching policies. Lesson fees will vary depending upon the Skating Professional's qualifications, teaching experience, and PSA Ratings. Below, please find a list of our Skating Professionals on staff, a brief biography of their skating background and credentials, and contact information where they can be reached to schedule private lessons.
SKATING PROFESSIONALS
Email: cwalker@therinks.com
Disciplines/Specialties:
Singles, Freeskate (jumps/spins), MIF, Synchronized Skating, On-ice Strength & Conditioning, Program Director
Skating/Competitive Background:
USFS Double Gold Medalist
16+years of competitive and show skating experience
Former Team USA Competitor for Synchronized Skating
2-time National Competitor
International Champion, Trophy D’ecosse in Dumfries, Scotland
Winner of 2 International Best Performance Awards (Senior Short & Long)
Taught by World & Olympic Team Members
Professional Accomplishments:
Former Secretary for San Diego Figure Skating Club
Attendee for US Figure Skating Governing Council on behalf of the SDFSC
Coach of Southwest Pacific Regional Singles Competitors
Head Coach and Choreographer for Sectional & National level synchronized skating teams
Director and Assistant Director for many ice shows and productions
Organized and Directed Skating Competitions
Created and Directed High Performance & Elite Training Camps
Professional Affiliations:
Professional Member of US Figure Skating (USFS)
Professional Skaters Association (PSA)
Ice Sports Institute (ISI)
San Diego Figure Skating Club
All Year Figure Skating Club
Coaching Philosophy:
It has always been a professional goal of mine to hand down the legacy of knowledge that was gifted to me by my instructors. I believe skating builds character, confidence, athleticism, work ethic, and perseverance. It is my hope to impart these gifts onto skaters and coaches while sharing my knowledge and passion for the sport.
Email: ashleigh.n.bauer@gmail.com
Bio Coming Soon!
Email: sarahmariebowles@gmail.com
Bio Coming Soon!
Email: jgk82299@gmail.com
Bio Coming Soon!
Email: sophia.jedrysik@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiajedrysik/
Number of Years Coaching: 6
PSA Rating:
Certified Group
Certified Sports Science
Disciplines / Specialties:
Basic Skills, Free Skate
Skating Background:
Competed and placed in multiple ISI competitions up to Open Freestyle Gold
Professional Affiliations:
Learn to Skate USA (LTS)
Professional Skaters Association (PSA)
Ice Sports Institute (ISI)
Formal Education:
Bachelor of Science in Marketing from San Diego State University
Currently working towards a Master of Business Administration at California State University Long Beach
Coaching Philosophy:
As a coach, I love sharing my passion for skating with my students and watching them grow with each lesson. I believe that if a student is willing to put in the time and effort, they can achieve anything they put their mind to, despite their age or skill level. Ultimately, my goal is to create a fun learning environment for all of my students so that they can take what they learn and apply it to their lives both on and off the ice.
Email: kkerr3@mac.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kristinekerr
Number of Years Coaching: 12
PSA Rating:
- Registered Sport Science
- Registered Group
Disciplines / Specialties:
Basic skills, Adult, Freestyle, Choreography, Moves in the Field, Figures
Skating Background:
USFS Gold Test Medalist Adult Moves in the Field
USFS Gold Test Medalist Free Skating
USFS Gold Test Medalist Figures
Coached by Olympic & National level coaches
Skated professionally with Disney on Ice
Professional Affiliations:
Professional Member of US Figure Skating (USFS)
Professional Skaters Association (PSA)
Ice Sports Institute (ISI)
San Diego FSC
Formal Education:
MA in Theatre, Emphasis on Design and Dramaturgy; SDSU
BA in International Relations, Emphasis in Asian Studies; U of MN
Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED Certified
Coaching Philosophy: Some of the most influential people in my life have been the skating coaches I trained with, and I understand the importance of being a positive role model for my students. I am committed to helping my students set and reach their goals, whether they see skating as recreational or competitive activity. My intention is to instill in people a love of movement, fitness, and performance through the sport and art of figure skating.
Email: KMcConville@therinks.com
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Email: kristen.ashley126@gmail.com
Number of Years Coaching: 10
Disciplines/Specialties:
Choreography, Basic Skills, Skaters with Special Needs, Edges & Power Skating, Shows & Exhibitions
Skating/Competitive Background:
North Atlantic Regional Competitor, 2007-2001
US Figure Skating Association Double Gold Medalist - Free Skate & Moves-in-the-Field
Professional Affiliations:
US Figure Skating Member
Professional Skaters Association Member
Learn-to-Skate USA Member
USA Hockey Member
American Music Therapy Association Member
Formal Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Primary instruments - violin/fiddle, voice, guitar; Secondary instruments - piano, ukulele, hand percussion, mandolin
Background in ballet, jazz & tap, 14 years
Coaching Philosophy: I believe every person has the capability to accomplish any goal with the guiding, supportive and encouraging hand of an invested teacher or coach. My goal as an instructor is to teach each of my students fundamental skating skills that will provide a solid foundation for a life-long love and career in competitive or recreational skating. More importantly, through the teaching of skating skills, I strive to inspire a sense of determination, confidence and accomplishment in each of my students.
Email: sarahpulidowork@gmail.com
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Email: angelavu97@gmail.com
Number of Years Coaching: 6
PSA Rating:
Registered Group
Registered Sports Science
Disciplines/Specialties:
Basic Skills
Freeskate
Skating Background:
Competed and placed in multiple ISI competitions
Professional Affiliation:
Learn to Skate (LTS)
Professional Skating Association (PSA)
Ice Sport Institution (ISI)
Formal Education:
Associate Degree in Social and Behavioral Science from San Diego Miramar College
Bachelor of Art in Education from Point Loma Nazarene University
Teaching Credential in K-6th Multiple Subject from Point Loma Nazarene University
Currently working towards my Masters in College Counseling at Point Loma Nazarene University
Coaching Philosophy:
My goal as a coach is to provide a safe and caring environment for my students. I love to watch them grow and progress through their skating journey.
Bilingual in Spanish. I've been ice skating since I was 5 years old locally in San Diego. I’ve competed at ISI and USFS for 8 years. I was trained by a two-time European Silver Medalist, British Winter Olympian, and 3-time ISU Grand prix competitor. I love teaching kids from all ages and preparing them to get to where they want to be.
3-time United States Junior National Competitor
USFS Triple Gold Medalist | Freestyle, Moves in the field, and Ice Dance
Italian National Team Member; 3-time Competitor and Medalist
ISU International Competitor and Medalist
PSA Registered Moves in the Field
All Yoga Training 200hr Vinyasa Ashtanga teacher training
Briley loves teaching all levels, she is super passionate teaching skating skills and spins. She is enthusiastic about yoga and off ice training to benefit the strength of her figure skating students. On her off time she enjoys the beach and photography.
Justin has been coaching professionally for over 10 years. He is a member of US Figure Skating, Learn to Skate USA, and the Professional Skaters Association. Justin is a certified personal trainer and youth fitness specialist through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He is a San Diego native and a 22 year member of the San Diego Figure Skating Club. At the age of 18, Justin moved from San Diego to Artesia, CA for six years to continue his pairs training with internationally-renowned coaches Peter Oppegard, Karen Kwan, and Naomi Nari Nam. He is a USFS Gold medalist, Sectional Medalist and National competitor in the Pairs discipline. He was a member of the international selection pool for Team USA. He was a senior coach while training in Artesia at Michelle Kwan’s East West Ice Palace and he is currently a senior coach in Poway, CA working with competitive skaters of all levels on and off the ice. His passion is studying and applying the physics of jumps, spins and lifts to enhance the skaters’ performance. In 2013 he earned a certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Email: Tiffanyvisebaldwin@gmail.com
Number of Years Coaching: 18
Discipline/ Specialties:
Basic Skills, Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Pairs, Edges/Power, Choreography, Competitions
Professional Affiliations:
Member of the Professional Skaters Association (PSA)
Member of US Figure Skating (USFS)
San Diego FSC
PSA Rating: Certified Group
Safesport Trained
Skating Background:
Coached by World and Olympic Level Coaches
Performed in shows on PolyGlide Synthetic Ice
USFS Triple Gold Test Medalist in Free Skate, Moves in the Field, & Pairs
Competitive Background:
National Competitor in Pairs for 16 years with 11 years at the Championship level.
National Competitor in Singles for 1 year at the Novice level
2002 Jr. World Competitor
2008 Four Continent ISU Championship Competitor
International Competitor in Pairs representing the United States for 9 years on the Jr. Grand Prix and Sr. Grand Prix Circuit
Fun Fact:
On November 17, 2007, My pair partner Derek and I landed the first Throw Quadruple Salchow jump in International Competition (ISU Event). We made history by officially becoming the first team to land the throw in International Competition.
Coaching Philosophy:
Skating is my passion and want to give back to the sport of figure skating by helping skaters reach their dreams. As a coach I want to continue challenging myself to be a better coach by always learning and continuing my skating education. I want to develop athletes into successful athletes in skating and in life.
I currently coach recreational and competitive skaters from the grassroots level up to Senior Level. I have experience teaching Moves in The Field and Freeskate Tests from Pre-Preliminary up to Senior. I currently work with a singles skater and pairs team that are on the 2021 National Development Team. I’ve had multiple pair teams compete at Nationals at the Juvenile and Intermediate level. I am a head coach for skaters as well as a support/assistant coach for skaters that have a different head coach. I believe it takes a team to be behind an athlete's success.
2021-2022 US Figure Skating Committee Member
-Athlete Advisory Committee
-Membership Committee
-Pair Development and Technical Committee
-Coaches Committee
-International Committee
-International Pairs Subcommittee
-International Officials Committee
-International Officials Selections Subcommittee
-International Officials Management Subcommittee
