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Coaches' Profiles

Below are short profiles of each of our coaches outlining their qualifications, experience and coaching philosophy.

Lee-Anne Cross Jennifer Harvie Talia Greenough
Personal skating levels/experience:
Gold Tests - Figure, Freestyle, Dance and Senior Competitive Singles. National Singles
Competitor.
Number of years experience:
19 years NCCP
Qualifications:
Level 2 certified, GOLD CEP Status
Other skating experience/specialties:
Certified to teach skating skills, free skate, ice dance, interpretive, power skating, CanSkate, synchronized skating, and stroking. I also do music editing.
Other personal/educational info:
I have had skaters compete at the National StarSkate, Eastern Challenge, and Eastern Festival Synchronized skating competitions. I also have had numerous skaters medal at Provincial StarSkate and Sectional Competitions. I volunteer in numerous positions with the NS Skating Coaches Association. I was a Finalist in the 2009 & 2010 Best of the Best CanSkate Coaches. I was invited to attend the 2010 Best Of the Best CanSkate Training and National Coaches Conference. I was awarded the Skate Canada Nova Scotia Volunteer Coach Award in 2006
Coaching philosophy:
I truly believe all Canadians should learn to skate. Skating is a stepping stone to so many other activities, or just for recreation. I try to inspire my skaters to develop skating & life skills, fitness, sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun!
Contact Info: 832-9612 LAskatingcoach@gmail.com
Personal skating levels/experience:
Junior Bronze Free Skate Test, Senior Bronze Dance Test, Bronze Artistic Test, Skating Skills Class 7
Number of years coaching:
12 years NCCP
Qualifications:
Level 1 certified.
Other skating experience/specialties:
Program Assistant for many years
Other personal/educational info: Have taught skaters up to the Senior Bronze Level, Junior and Senior Stroking, Head Coach of the Junior Development program, Development Synchro, Head Coach of the Ice Dazzlers Juvenile Synchro Team. I have run the Canskate and Pre-School programs when the head coach is away. Coaching philosophy: My goal as a coach is to hopefully instill a love of skating into skaters of all ages and abilities. I am a strong believer in good sportsmanship & a positive attitude. I want skating to be fun for my skaters, and a learning experience that can last them a lifetime. I have a true love for skating and children and I am blessed to be able to have a career that lets me do something I truly love and enjoy.
Contact Info: 632-2379 jenn.harvie@ovi.com
Personal skating levels/experience:
Gold Skills Test, Gold Freeskate Test. Senior Silver Dance Test, Novice CompetitiveTest, Competed in the competitive stream for many years and was a member of the Nova Scotia Provincial Team for several years.
Number of years coaching:
3years
Qualifications:
Working on Level 1
Other skating experience/specialties:
Program Assistant for many years
Other personal/educational info:
I am heading into my fourth year at Dalhousie University, following this year at Dal I plan to persue an Elementary Education Degree. I also play hockey on a Senior Womens Team and am a referree with West Hants Minor Hockey. I am very involved in 4-H as a member and have worked as a Summer Assistant for the past two summers.
Coaching philosophy:
I love coaching and watching skaters develop their skills. I love to see my skaters take pride in their accomplishments.
Contact Info: 223-2391
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