Private Figure Skating Coaches
Joanie A Malarchuk
Reno Ice Skating Director
Member PSA and USFS
PSA Master Rated Freestyle Coach
USFS Double Gold Medalist, Figures & Freestyle
12 years Classical Ballet training
46 years coaching experience
Coached multiple skaters from Pre-Pre thru Senior/Gold level
Coached Competitors to Regional’s, Sectional’s & National’s.
Coach of Collegiate National Junior/ Champion 1993
Specialize in Coaching skaters of all levels in Freestyle and MITF
Power skating and edge coach for hockey players
Contact Joanie: joanie@renoice.com
Laura Galindo
Competed on the national stage in both singles and pairs
Toured several year with Disney on Ice and Ice Follies
Professionally trained in Ballet
Over 30 years of coaching experience
Specialties -Jump & Spin specialist. Power skating technician Pacific Coast Novice ladies Champion
Coached National Junior Ladies Champion
Coached National Senior champion (Brother -Rudy Galindo)
Coached World bronze medalist (Brother- Rudy Galindo)
Coached World Professional Champion (Brother -Rudy Galindo)
“Coach of the Year :- 6th in the Nation 1996”
Currently accepting new students - all levels
Contact Laura: Rudaura@aol.com or
775-287-6901
Ileana Delfaus - Beccue
Member USFS, ISI
Intermediate Figures & Freestyle, Adult Gold MITF
Regional, Sectional, National Adult Gold Champion
15+ Years Coaching Experience
Works with Beginner thru Intermediate level Skaters
Currently accepting new students
Contact Ileana: ileana2nd@aol.com
Armen Saakin
Competitor, performer, Acrobat, Choreographer
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Awarded “Master of Sport” in Russia Competed at a Senior level Nationally
Coaching for 1.5 years
Russian Ballet on Ice (Principal Skater)
Disney on Ice (Lead Role “Aladdin”)
Romeo and Juliet (Lead Role “Mercutio”)
Champions on Ice (European Tour)
Stars on Ice (European Tour)
Olympic Games (Performer)
Nancy Kerrigan/ Halloween on Ice/ESPN TV Special
Art on Ice (Swiss Tour)
Blades of Glory (Paramount Pictures Movie/ Stunt Double)
Contact Armen: govivogo@gmail.com
Jessica Helsel
Member of PSA and USFS
Intermediate Freestyle
Novice Moves
SafeSport trained and certified
Trained with world renowned coaches
13 years competition experience
10+ years of dance training in Ballet and Jazz
13 years of coaching experience
Coaches Freestyle, MIF, Power Skating and basic hockey
Currently accepting new students
Contact Jessica: bridgesjessica@att.net or 775-223-7370
Jorie Holman
Member USFS, PSA
USFS Intermediate Freestyle Level
competed for 8 years up through the intermediate level through USFS
competed in ISI for 4 years
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performed in local shows as a youth and as an adult in LA, Las Vegas and Reno
-dance background in ballet, jazz and hip hop
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PSA member
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USFS member
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8+ years coaching experience
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Love to teach all ages from 3 through adult
Teach basic skating skills , hockey skills and figure skating (jumps, spins, choreography, testing requirements for USFS for both kids and adults)
Currently accepting new students
Contact Jorie: Jorie@allpeoplecc.com
Accepting : Cash - Check - Zelle
Nicole Woolley
● USFS and ISI Certified coach
● SafeSport Certified
● Novice Moves in the Field (Silver Skating Skills)
● Preliminary Free Skate
● Bronze Solo Pattern Dance
● Juvenile Solo Free Dance
● National Solo Dance Series competitor (2023 season)
● 10+ years of competition experience
● 2+ years of coaching experience
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Experience coaching all ages and levels
● Currently accepting new students
Contact Nicole: 530-786-9969
nicole.oconnell.woolley@gmail.com
Kurtresha Worden
Skating Achievements
Adult Gold (Moves in the Field/Skating Skills)
2023 U.S.
Adult National Champion, Bronze Women I Category
2001 Central Pacific Regional Championship Medalist, Preliminary
Coaching Credentials
Member of USFS & PSA
Coaching Certification:
Professional Skaters Association (PSA)
Basic Accreditation Rating
Continuing Education Requirement (CER)
Compliant
SafeSport Compliant
U.S. Figure Skating Member
2+ years of skating coach experience, specializing in singles free skating, skating skills, and choreography.
Accepting skaters of all levels
Contact Kurtresha: axelpotential@gmail.com
Karen Viel
Member USFS, PSA
PSA Basic Accreditation
Double Gold Medalist Adult Dance & Free Dance
Skated in Ice Capades
Competed in Adult Nationals Championship Dance
Specializing in coaching Adults, Elements of Ice Dance (edges, turns)
Ice Dance Compulsory dance & free dance for all ages
8+ Years Coaching experience
Organizer of the High Sierra Adult Skate Camp in Lake Tahoe
Accepting new students
Contact Karen for private lessons : klvskates@gmail.com
Lou Eftimoff
Member PSA, ISI
PSA Basic Accreditation
USFSA Novice Freestyle Level
7+ Years Coaching Experience
Masters Degree in Counseling
Works with Beginner to Intermediate Youth and Adults
Currently accepting new students
Contact Lou: Leftimoff@charter.net
