Our Coaches
Please contact coaches directly for their individual lesson coaching rates.
Bryce Davison
Director of Skating 905-516-2965 fsdirector@hamiltonskating.caNCCP Certification: National Certified
Years of Coaching Experience: 13
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: Technical Skill Development - Singles and Pairs. High Performance, Jump Harness, Physical Conditioning
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: Youth Development through Senior Competitive
Notable Accomplishments: 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics competing for Canada, 2008 World Bronze Medalist, Three time pair national Champion
Coaching Philosophy:
"My role as a coach is to help athletes challenge themselves to understand their true potential in sport and life. The determination, dedication and desire to make small improvements daily is the measure of success."
Krystyna Lazar
Director of Learn to Skate 226-388-0265 csdirector@hamiltonskating.caNCCP Certification: Provincial Certified, National Coach in Training
Years of Coaching Experience: 20
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: CanSkate, GroupStar, Star, Adult
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: CanSkate, GroupStar, Teen/Adult
Notable Accomplishments: CanSkate Specialist, Section Volunteer Coach of the year, City of Hamilton Volunteer Recipient
Coaching Philosophy:
"My coaching philosophy is primarily to bring out the best in each skater. Using my own passion for the sport of figure skating, I will help skaters develop their own love and dedication. I believe in fostering a fun and positive environment while guiding skaters through the successes and challenges the sport brings. I love working with skaters at the beginning of their journeys on the ice as it allows me to instill in them the sense of joy, accomplishment, and pride that comes from being able to take your first steps on the ice.
Every CanSkate and Pre-CanSkate lesson are a true gift for me because it is there that I can help the skaters shine, and sometimes this is for the first time. Once they know that they can accomplish their goals no matter how big or small on the ice, and that they will have fun and be supported at the same time, they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. It is a true honour and privilege to be a part of these first steps on the ice."
Christy Baltzer
Professional Coach 289-683-0279 sk8cn6@gmail.comNCCP Certification: National Certified
Years of Coaching Experience: 37
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: x
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: CansSkate and Star categories, assists with Competitive
Notable Accomplishments: Experience coaching skaters up to a national level
Coaching Philosophy:
"My goal has always been to make kids truly love skating no matter what level they are competing at."
Gina Doleman 905-719-8346 ginadoleman@outlook.com
Professional Coach, DanceNCCP Certification: National Certified
Years of Coaching Experience: 40
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: Specializes in ice dance
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: CanSkate, Dance, Skills, Freeskate
Notable Accomplishments: Competed in nationals and medaled in several national & international events from novice to senior competitive ice dance. Represented Canada internationally in senior dance winning several titles with my dance partner. We were also the alternate dance team to the Winter Olympics 1980
Coaching Philosophy:
"You always can if you try. It’s not about the medals… it’s about the journey."
Jennifer Jackson 519-566-8833 jjjaxin0116@gmail.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: National Certified, Partial NCCP Level 4
Years of Coaching Experience: 37
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: Mainly Singles. Also teach Skating Skills and Dance
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: All categories from CanSkate, StarSkate to Competitive
Notable Accomplishments: Taught skaters that have medaled at Canadians, Challenge, Canada Games, international, Ontario Winter games and provincial Championships. Taught many seminars for different sections and clubs. ON Skate Canadas e-learning site teaching at the National Performance Centre (jump technique and how to train and make use of your ice time). 2011 western Ontario Competitive coach of the year. 2011 was part of the apprentice program at the Grand Prix final in Quebec City. Director of Riverside skating clubs off season summer competitive program. Sun Parlour coaching rep for over 10 years
Coaching Philosophy:
"It is important to teach all skaters to be the best they can be and make sure they are all taught proper technique so they can reach their true potential. Paying attention to details from the beginning is crucial. I love to watch the excitement a skater feels after they have worked so hard to learn something and it all comes together."
Chris Stokes 905-598-1265 chris.stokes@rogers.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: National Certified
Years of Coaching Experience: 35
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: Spins, Skating Skills, Ice Dance, Harness
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: All categories from CanSkate, StarSkate to Competitive
Notable Accomplishments: Every day working with skaters, there is something notable to remember from the first time a skater can get up by themselves to landing a first Axel to winning a medal in a competition!
Coaching Philosophy:
"Skating skills is not the only thing athletes will take away from this sport. Figure skating is a great developer for Life Skills that will help athletes for the rest of their lives. ."
Carrie Hornby
Professional Coach chornby@live.ca
NCCP Certification: Provincial Certified, National Coach in training
Years of Coaching Experience: 28
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: StarSkate
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: StarSkate Singles, Skills
Notable Accomplishments: Coaching skaters to Provincials and National championships as well as through all their Skate Canada Gold Tests.
Coaching Philosophy:
"Help skaters develop a passion for the sport while also helping to gain useful life skills and the confidence to believe they can accomplish their goals."
Julie Klaric coachjulie.skate@hotmail.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: Regional Certified
Years of Coaching Experience: 8
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: Start to Skate, CanSkate, Teen/Adult CanSkate, GroupStar, STAR 1-5
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: CanSkate, Skills, Freeskate
Coaching Philosophy:
"I love skating and I always aim to bring a positive attitude and experience to each and every lesson on and off the ice. I strive to encourage and help grow each student’s skating potential at every level. "
Alistair Lam 289-933-9168 alistair.lam@gmail.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: Regional Certified
Years of Coaching Experience: 5
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: Supplementary coach
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: CanSkate, Singles
Notable Accomplishments: 2017 Novice Challenge & Nationals Bronze. 2019 Junior Challenge gold, 2019 Junior Nationals 5th. 2020 Senior Nationals 12th
Coaching Philosophy:
"My coaching philosophy is to create a positive and enjoyable environment that allows everyone to thrive and uplift one another in their journey as a skater. Provide the opportunity and tools for skaters to develop their passion and obtain individual success, allowing for growth as a skater and as an individual."
Claire MacInnis 905-570-2048 claire.j.g.macinnis@gmail.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: Regional Certified
Years of Coaching Experience: 2
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: StarSkate, Freeskate
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: CanSkate, GroupStar, StarSkate
Notable Accomplishments: Triple Gold Test-Skills, Dance and Freeskate
Coaching Philosophy:
"Bringing a positive attitude and being present for each skater creates a lasting impact both on and off the ice. As a coach I strive to teach skaters discipline, create individual training plans, and support their goals whether big or small. "
Isabella Ranalli 905-966-2352 isabellaranalli@rogers.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: Regional Trained
Years of Coaching Experience: 3
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: Singles, Freeskate
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: CanSkate, StarSkate
Notable Accomplishments: 2018 selected to represent Ontario at Wild Rose Invitational: Pre-Novice Ladies 2nd. 2019 Pre-Novice Skate Canada Challenge 6th. 2019 selected to represent Canada at the International Children’s Winter Games: Ladies 6th in the world. 2019 selected to represent Ontario at Wild Rose Invitational: Novice Ladies 6th. 2020/2022 Novice Skate Canada Challenge Competitor
Coaching Philosophy:
"My coaching philosophy focuses on boosting confidence and instill positivity in athletes, providing them with technique and strategies essential for success. My approach emphasizes on hard work, discipline, and viewing challenges as stepping stones and growth opportunities. I prioritize my athletes overall wellbeing on and off the ice. I provide them with tools that they can rely on throughout their athletic journey, helping them excel as both competitors and individuals."
Alexandra Rebalka arebalka@gmail.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: Regional Certified
Years of Coaching Experience: 10
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: CanSkate, StarSkate
Coaching Philosophy:
"As a coach I hope to be an encouraging role model to my students, one who brings out the best in them. I aim to be someone who keeps their students’ best interest at heart, and in doing so be firm, constructive and caring. I would like to be someone who earns the respect and trust of their students and is able to see them grow into themselves and into the sport."
Alex Brown abrown4515@gmail.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: Regional Certified
Years of Coaching Experience: 10
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: Learn to Skate, Freeskate and Skills
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: Learn to Skate, STARSkate (Freeskate, Skills, Dance)
Notable Accomplishments: Achieved Gold Skills test
Coaching Philosophy:
"A coach should be enthusiastic, welcoming, and attentive to their students in order to create a motivating environment. I am to work with my skaters to acheive their specific goals while continuing to challenge them and showcase their abilities. I hope to build strong mentoring relationships with my skaters and to share my love of the sport with them."
Mandy Risidore 905-928-3436 mrrisidore@hotmail.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: Regional Certified, Provincial Coach in training
Years of Coaching Experience: 29
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: PreCan to Starskate
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: Pre Canskate, Canskate, Can power skate, Starskate
Notable Accomplishments: Gold in artistic category provincials 1997
Coaching Philosophy:
"Skating is for everyone! "
Giuliana Corsini 905-308-5338 giulianacorsini04@gmail.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: CanSkate and Regional Coach in training
Years of Coaching Experience: 1
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: Specialty in Freeskate, both Singles skating and Pairs skating
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: Freeskate - Singles and Pairs
Notable Accomplishments: National competitor in singles and pairs when I competed. Placed 6th in Canada with my partner at the 2019 National Championships.
Coaching Philosophy:
"My coaching philosophy is to develop athletes on and off the ice. Fostering an environment for athletes to improve in all aspects of their lives."
Jennifer Bradshaw 905-308-6356 jencoulterbradshaw@gmail.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: CanSkate Certified
Years of Coaching Experience: 16
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: New Skaters
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: CanSkate
Coaching Philosophy:
"I believe in creating a fun, positive, supportive and safe environment for all of my skaters when they enter the arena, whether it's for the first time or the 100th time. I know it is not an easy task to step on the ice for a first lesson or to tackle and master new skills as they progress through each level. I make sure that all of my students understand that I'm here to teach them and to help them every step of the way. My goal is for every skater to want to come back and continue to learn with me when they step off the ice at the end of their lesson."
Michellie Fletcher 905-902-9747 micfletcher@rogers.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: Provincial Certified, National Coach in training
Years of Coaching Experience: 34
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: Singles Star 1-Gold in Skills, Freeskate & Dance
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: I coach levels from PreCanskate, Canskate, GroupStar, Starskate 1-Gold & Power
Notable Accomplishments: Triple Gold Medalist (Figures, Freeskate, Dance). Novice Competitive Freeskate. Travelled to Europe with Rhapsody On Ice. Skills Coach Assessor
Coaching Philosophy:
"My coaching philosophy is to give skaters the tools, experiences, inspire and motivate to reach their full potential through a fun filled and positive environment."
Samantha Holland 905-869-1159 SamanthaHolland25@icloud.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: CanSkate in training
Years of Coaching Experience: 1
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: CanSkate,
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: PreCan and CanSkate
Notable Accomplishments: 4 years as a Program Assistant at HSC, Star 8C Dance, Star 7 Artistic & Skills, Star 5 Freeskate & Elements
Coaching Philosophy:
"It’s important to me that my skaters enjoy coming to practice and have their own goals to work towards and look forward to. I’m dedicated to helping all skaters no matter what stands in their way, learn and grow. I’m passionate about this sport and hope that my skaters can look up to me and share the love of figure skating."
Leanne Jenner 905-757-9092 Klcjsk8@gmail.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: CanSkate Certified; CanPowerskate
Years of Coaching Experience: 15
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: Learn to Skate, CanPowerskate, special abilities
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: Learn to Skate, PreCan, CanSkate, Adult, Power,
Special Olympics
Ally Riegert 905-923-2559 Yorkielife@icloud.com
Professional CoachNCCP Certification: CanSkate in training
Years of Coaching Experience: 1
Fields of Expertise / Specialties: CanSkate Fundamentals
Levels and Disciplines Currently Coaching: CanSkate 1-6
Notable Accomplishments: 9 years of skating experience, 2022 juvenile U14 provincial gold medalist, 2024 Novice provincial bronze medalist
Coaching Philosophy:
"You get out what you put in."
