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Clearwater Ice Arena
Coach Bios

Sharon Sharon Cook—Skating School Director

Coordinates weSKATE  program at Clearwater Ice
Arena. ISI member, annual Competition Director. Coaching since 1998, owned a dance studio in Bradenton, FL for 25 years. Previous national roller skater.  My goal is to inspire a passion on the ice and create a deep love for our sport.

(727) 536-5843 Hm (727) 482-5296

Helga

Helga Valle

World Professional Pairs Bronze Medalist with the late George Valle.  Also starred with George in many International Ice shows for 17 years. Coached National & International competitors in Lake Placid, NY. Member of USFS, ISI and PSA.  Senior ratings through PSA.  Specializes in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography and Sychronized skating. Coaching at Clearwater Ice Arena since 1986. 40 years experience.

Devoted to each skater’s goals and futures in this amazing sport. (727) 422-8008

Gail

Gail Stone Roeper

USFS Gold Medalist, USFS National Competitor, trained by World and Olympic Coaches.  30 years experience coaching Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography & Dance. Member of USFS, PSA rated, ISI Gold Judge. Personal interests in psychology and motivation have helped her gain great insight into the success of each student and their own personal excellence.

(727) 585-9343 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Vanessa

Vanessa Valle-Zamba

Native of Lake Placid, NY. The daughter of George and Helga Valle, to whom she credits her love of skating and teaching.  Also studied under Thomas Litz.  Gold  medalist in Senior Freestyle (at age 14) and Figure test (at age 16).  She was the youngest in FL to achieve these tests.  Professional show skater for 6 years. Coaching since 1998 at CIA.  Member USFS, PSA and ISI.  ISI Gold Judge

Demonstrates her passion for technique and choreography through her students.

(727) 463-4118 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marianne

Marianne Tisch

US Gold Medalist: Freestyle, Figures, Ice Dance. Canadian Gold in Figures.  B.S. Psychology from Ohio State. Coaching in Ohio, 1983-88.  Performed in various Ice shows for 14 years.  Coaching in FL since 2004.  USFS member, PSA rated and ISI Gold Judge.

My hope is to lead students to a lifelong joy of the ice, achieving dreams with discipline and determination.

813-928-6329 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Megan Mcniel

US Gold Medalist in Moves and Freestyle. Accomplished show skater with 12 years dance training, 20 years of competitive skating experience and has been coaching since 2004.

Trained youth Hockey players since 2009. Member USFS, PSA and ISI. ISI Gold Judge.


813-317-1185      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Stephanie Messler

USFS Gold Medalist: Freestyle and Moves in the Field, Silver Level Ice Dancer . Certified Behavior Analyst, worked with special needs population. Coached all levels since 1998.

PSA and ISI Gold Judge. Skating should be fun and come from the heart. With determination, and dedication any person can be successful in skating.

727-453-2777   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Kirsten Gilbert

20 years coaching experience, ISI Gold Judge,

Pre Gold Level Ice Dancer. Trained by Olympic Coach. 10 years of ballet and modern dance training, Certified aerobic and fitness instructor for 7 years. Youth Hockey instructor, power skating and core training. 9 college credits: early childhood education.

My goal is to inspire a love of skating and healthy living for a lifetime.

727-741-1267 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Wilma Dee

Professional Senior Figure Skating Instructor

Coached skaters through Gold Medal tests, Regional, Sectional and National competitors. Former High Test Judge. Figure Skating Director at Holiday Twin and Leisure Rinks in Buffalo, NY for 25 years.

Frances

Frances Duroure

Former Canadian National Competitor. High test judge and administrator of figure skating programs. Taught all levels of free style and choreography. Students include 2 national champions. Tel # 727-391-0449

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