Private Coach/Lessons

Private Skating Lessons

Private Skating Lessons are available at the George S. Eccles Ice Center. We have, on staff, several talented skating professionals who are qualified to teach all levels of figure skating.

What are the benefits of taking private lessons?
One on one instruction allows for more rapid progression.
Private lessons allow for a more personalized training environment.
A coach can prepare skaters for competitions and special events such as ice shows and exhibitions.

How do I choose a coach?
Read the list of qualifications for each coach.
Observe the coaches at work. Watch each instructor teach and take note of the qualities and teaching techniques that you like. This is a good way to determine which coach will work best with you and your child(ren).

How do I set up private lessons?
Speak with the coach directly to arrange for lessons, by calling or emailing the coach.

Things to remember
Each Ice Time or Freestyle is paid for at the front desk, while private lesson fees are paid directly to the coach.
Skaters do not need to complete all classes in the Learn-to-Skate program to begin private lessons.
Skaters can simultaneously take Learn-to-Skate and private lessons.

EIC Private Coaching Staff

Hannah has 13 years experience competing and performing, including regional competitions and state titles.
Head figure skating coach at Eccles Ice Center.
Bachelors degree in Human Movement Science at Utah State University.
Five years of coaching experience, including group programs and private lessons.
Cache Valley Figure Skating Club show director 2016-2018.
Skating camp director 2016-2018.
Experience working with youth and adults with disabilities.
Involvement in running, dance, choreography, and yoga.
Offers discounted trial lesson for new students.

skatecoachhannah@gmail.com

Hannah Halverson

Savannah Larson has 13 years of skating experience, with regional titles from across the Country.

Trained under Jessica Melton, National Technical Specialist.
USFS Moves-in-the-Field Gold Medalist.
USFS Intermediate Freeskate.
Eccles Ice Center Group Skating Coach.

savannahlarson2@gmail.com

Savannah Larson

Mercedes Jensen

USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field.
USFS Gold Medalist in Ice Dance.
USFS Juvenile Freeskate.
10 years competitive skating experience.
Regional and Sectional Competitor in Synchronized Skating.
6 years skating as a member and competitor of the Star Lit Blades Synchronized Skating Team, Captain.
Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Champion (2015).
Learn-to-skate instructor since 2015.
Experience working with all ages and abilities.
Eccles Ice Center Group and Private Coach.
Available for Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Choreography, and Ice Dance.
Sterling Scholar in Family and Consumer Science (2018).
Currently working towards a degree in Elementary Education.
Mission statement: To empower students of all ages and abilities through movement and creative expression to foster a passion for learning and the sport of figure skating.

mercedes.jensen@me.com

Janusz McKinnon

Janusz began skating and competing at a young age.
Medalist at many regional and sectional competitions.
19 years as a competitive skater, including Jr. Nationals and a two time medalist at Collegiate Nationals.
Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Moves-in-the-Field.
Passed novice pair test.
12 year figure skating career with Disney on Ice.
Coach of all ages and levels of disciplines since 1996.

oskinny@msn.com

Hiroe skated competitively for 15 years.
Competed with the Japanese National Team on Junior and Senior Level.
1998 Novice National Medalist.
2004 Jr. Grand Prix of Canada participant, as well as other international championships.
6 year figure skating career with Disney on Ice.
Coach of all ages and levels of discipline.

hiroe-0323@hotmail.co.jp

Hiroe Kakisawa

Julie Broschinsky

USFS tests passed: Senior Freestyle, Senior Moves-in-the-Field, and Gold Ice Dance.
Twelve years of personal skating experience including competing at a local and regional level in addition to ice shows and exhibitions.
Seven plus years of coaching experience including Learn-To-Skate, large groups, and private lessons (all ages and abilities).
Cast member in Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 1999 US Figure Skating Nationals.
Cast member in 2002 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
USFS registered coach, PSA member including PSA Basic Accreditation.
BS in Family, Consumer & Human Development from USU.

juliebro.az@gmail.com

USFS Juvenile Freeskate, Intermediate Move in the Field.
Nine (9) years skating experience skating, including shows and competitions
USFS Registered Coach, PSA Member
Experience working with young children, and those with disabilities
Eccles Ice Center group skating coach.

amy@souths.org

Amy South