University of Delaware Recreation

Alfano, Meredith
302.228.8756
iceskatemeri@hotmail.com
Areas of Focus: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Basic Skills, Individual Synchronized Skating, Theatre on Ice, and Music Editing
Credentials: USFS Gold Medalist, National Medalist Team Delaware Synchronized Skating, National Theatre on Ice Coach and Competitor, PSA rated in Freestyle, BA Degree in Dance from Point Park University 
About Me: Meredith has been coaching a wide range of students since 1995. She enjoys taking students from their first steps on the ice, through their senior levels. In addition to skating, she enjoys traveling, Broadway and spending time with her husband and 2 children. 

Boas, Emily
443.206.8379
Emilyboas1713@yahoo.com
Areas of Focus: Ice Dance, Freestyle, Power, Hockey Skills, Moves in the Field, and Basic Skills

Bryde, Elizabeth
302.250.7842
green_expectations@verizon.net
Areas of Focus: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, and Basic Skills

Cannuscio, Anastasia
609.221.4511
Stasia.rose@aol.com
Areas of Focus: Ice Dance, Freestyle, Partnering, Power, Choreography and Moves in the Field
Credentials: Team USA Ice Dancer, National and International medalist in Ice Dance, World Junior competitor in Ice Dance, US National Coach
About Me: Anastasia was a member of Team USA in Ice Dance with her partner Colin McManus from 2009-2017. She has been involved in numerous USFS committees - dance vice chair of the AAC and the test committee, as well as an athlete member on the nominating committee. Anastasia loves teaching kids of all ages and abilities! She enjoy helping her students achieve their goals, small or large. She can coach students through whichever path they choose in this sport, whether that is being a high level elite athlete, or simply skating just for fun. She has a lot of passion and love for the sport and wants to pass that on to the future generation!

DeLisi, Patty
302.521.8824
Areena1@aol.com
Areas of Focus: Power Skating for both figure skaters and hockey players, privately and in clinics.  Freestyle, Ice Dance, Moves-in-the-field for figure skaters.
Credentials: 52 years coaching figure skaters and hockey players - 26 of those years were here on the UD Coaching Staff. Triple Master Rated PSA Coach - - - Former NHL Power Skating Coach - - - Gold Medalist in Ice Dance - - - Ice Arena Consultant
About Me: Countless skaters of all ages have gone from the beginner levels of skating to becoming Gold Medalists with Patty as their private coach.  FUN and SUCCESS!  Having been an NHL Power Skating Coach, she continues to work on the development and re-development of hockey players of all ages.
Patty also works with rink managers and skating directors as an Ice Arena consultant.  Having operated several of her own skating schools, she enthusiastically shares her techniques in producing quick growth in numbers as well as strong revenue increases.
Please feel free to call or text Patty for more information!

Dulebohn, Philip
302.367.6180
Dulebohn73@gmail.com
Areas of Focus: Freestyle (all levels), Moves in the Field, Pairs, Power/Hockey and Basic Skills
Credentials: 2003 United States Pairs Figure Skating Champion, 2002 Olympic Competitor, 2000-2003 World Figure Skating Championship Competitor, 2000-2002 United Skates Pairs Figure Skating Sliver Medalist--1999-2005 International Skating Union Grand Prix Competitor, 1989 United States Novice Men's Figure Skating Champion
About Me: Philip is a 2002 Olympic competitor. He has a functional knowledge of the International Judging System and has demonstrated success in developing skaters within competitive and recreational skating programs.

Dumler-McKeever, Michelle
443.271.9287
Shellyduch@verizon.net
Areas of Focus: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Ice Dance, Pole Harness and Power Skating
Credentials: USFS Gold Medalist-Moves in the Field, Pre-Gold Dance and Intermediate Freestyle, Power Coach for the D1 Men’s Hockey Team
About Me: Michelle has been coaching since 1997 and specializes in teaching Moves in the Field, Freestyle, and Dance. She has helped skaters achieve their dream of a gold medal through hard work and dedication, from both the skater and their coach. Michelle coaches all levels of student, Pre-Preliminary to Senior, in moves, freestyle, and through Pre-Gold in dance.  She focuses not only on emphasizing correct technique, but also utilizing strength and power as well.  Michelle also co-coaches with many of the coaches at the University of Delaware High Performance Training Center, in addition to working with members of the Intercollegiate Skating Team, UDSST, and Jr. Blue Hens. She aims to develop and mentor well-balanced and successful skaters.

Durango, Yovanny
302.983.7487
yovannyd@mac.com
Areas of Focus: Ice Dance, Choreography, Moves in the Filed, Freeskating, and Stroking
Credentials: National and International Coach,USFS and PSA Member, USFS Gold medalist in Pattern Dances Freedance and International Dances, USFS Technical Specialist in Dance, Sectional Champion in Dance, National Competitor, Adult Championship Dance Gold Medalist, ISU Adult International Masters Elite Dance Champion
About Me: With 25 years experience, Yovanny has worked with skaters of all levels and disciplines. His greatest joy in teaching is to take skaters from the basic levels to achieving success in testing and competing in National and International Competitions.
 

Gates, Matthew
860.989.0527
Mathew.Gates@gmail.com
Areas of Focus: Ice Dance (Partnered & Solo, Elite/Competitive track and/or testing) Choreography for all disciplines, IJS step sequence development, Moves in the Field/skating skills, Video Analysis, Power Skating.
Credentials: Two-time World Team member for Team USA. 7 time consecutive US National Medalist.  Junior World and International competitor. 
-Team USA Coach & Choreographer 
-World Championship & International Coach & Choreographer for Ice Dance and singles (choreography) 
-PSA Choreographer of the Year Award recipient
-ISU & US Technical Specialist (former)
-Member of US Figure Skating Coach’s Council (present)
-Experienced coaching skaters to success in various series: NQS, Solo dance, Excel, adult, collegiate, test track, etc.  
-Former Figure Skating Director & Director of Aspire/Development Programs.  
About Me:  Mathew Gates is a British-American World, National & International Level Coach & Choreographer. He has 20+ years of coaching experience working with all levels of skaters - including National medalists, World, and Olympic competitors. He enjoys, developing a skater from the beginning, and coaching them to achieve their goals, whether that be to become an elite level athlete/Olympian or working towards tests. Available to coach all levels and ages.  Former students include:  Zach Donahue, Kaitlyn Weaver/Andrew Poje, Charlene Guignard/Marco Fabbri, Micheal Weiss, Melissa Gregory/Denis Petukov, Emily Zhang, Alina Milevska, Maxim Naumov, etc.
-Coached Members of Team USA, Canada, Ukraine, Russia, United Kingdom, Japan, Denmark, Romania, Mexico, Germany, Italy, France, Hungary, etc. 
-Gates trained under Igor Shpilband, Elizabeth Coates, Christopher Dean, Nikolai Morozov, Tatiana Tarasova, Maia Usova
-Performed in numerous professional ice shows, including Champions on ice tour. 
-Gates presently travels to choreograph and conducts seminars for international skaters throughout North America and Europe.
-Gates enjoys working in a coaching team, available as a primary coach or as a collaborative coach.  

Gregory, Pamela Duane
302.455.1669
s.gregory2004@comcast.net
Areas of Focus: Freestyle and Moves in the Field
Credentials: Olympic and World Coach Freestyle and Choreography Coach
About Me: Pam is the 1999, 2001 and 2004 USFS and PSA Developmental Coach of the Year, 2006 USFS and PSA Coach of the Year, 2004 USOC Developmental Coach of the Year for Figure Skating, 2006 USOC Coach of the Year for Figure Skating. Pam also coached Kimmie Meissner, who is the 2006 World Champion and an Olympian. 

Gregory, Scott
302.275.7664
s.gregory3@gmail.com
Areas of Focus: Freestyle, Moves in the field, Dance, Stroking and Edge Work, Video Analysis
Credentials: National and International Coach, 1988, 1987 National Senior Dance Champion, 1984 & 1988 Olympian, 7 time World team member Ranked 5th in 1986, 1987, 1983 Skate America and Skate Canada Dance Champion, 1978 National Jr Dance Champion Freestyle, Member of the Professional Skating Association (P.S.A.) and United States Figure Skating Association (U.S.F.S.A.), Inductee of the Delaware Sports Museum Hall of Fame - inducted in 2017
About Me: Past clients include - Tara Lipinski, Patrick Chan and Kimmie Meissner. Skating coaches that taught Scott - Richard Callaghan, Ron Ludington, Robbie Kaine, Diane Agle, Jill Cosgrove, Mike Pakin. Scott is also the author of the book "Champion Mindset", refusing to give up your dreams, dealing with overcoming adversity.

Gudin, Natalya
302.668.6952
natali_gudina@yahoo.com

Handy, Lindy
302.455.1620
lindyhandy@verizon.net
Areas of Focus: Freestyle and Moves in the Field.
Credentials: 10 Ice Capades, 14 years skating director Atlantic City, 20+ years at the University of Delaware, PSA Rated, Atlantic City Magazine "People to watch"
About Me: Lindy's past clients have been National, Sectional, & Regional competitors, and have received Gold medals in Moves in the Field and Freestyle. Her students have also been final round gold medalists at Cherry Blossom & Liberty. She has been involved in the sport of figure skating for many years and enjoys taking a young skater and developing them into a confident athlete. Lindy finds it rewarding and challenging to teach every age and ability student.

Harrison, Thomas
215.990.7149
tomh65@msn.com 
Areas of Focus: Basic Skills, Freestyle, and Moves in the field 
Credentials: Adult National and World Coach

Jamieson, Laura
302.547.6319
laurahandy606@gmail.com
Areas of Focus: Freestyle, Spins, MIF, Pairs, and Skating Skills
Credentials: 8 time National competitor in singles and pairs, National Junior Pairs pewter medalist, National Senior Pairs bronze medalist, Jr Worlds silver medalist in pairs, International and World competitor

Krauskopf, Leah
630.743.3868
leahkrauskopf@gmail.com
Areas of Focus: Ice Dancing, Choreography, Moves in the Field/Skating Skills, Synchronized Skating, Partnering, Freestyle, Power Skating, Basic Skills
Credentials: USFSA Quadruple Gold Medalist, 3x National Competitor in Ice Dancing, a former member of Team USA in Synchronized Skating, Junior World competitor in Synchronized Skating and 6x National Medalist, Intercollegiate International Pattern Dance National Champion, U.S. National Solo Dance Medalist in Senior Combined, inaugural U.S. Figure Skating Collegiate Ambassador, recipient of 2022-2023 Jack O’Neill Sportsmanship Award. 
About Me: Leah has been involved in skating for the past 17 years. She enjoys coaching skaters of all ages and levels. Leah is currently the Head Coach of the University of Delaware Intercollegiate Figure Skating Team. During the 2023-2024 season, Leah coached the team to an undefeated season, capturing the Southeast Conference Title, and ultimately ending the season as national champions. Leah also coaches with Team Delaware’s Synchronized Skating Teams. Outside of skating, Leah has a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a Clinical Services Concentration and Dance Minor. Leah has experience building off-ice warm-ups, dance routines, and exercises to improve on-ice performance. In addition, she has a background in working with individuals with disabilities. Leah's passion lies in coaching and she loves giving back to the future generation of skaters in this sport!

Lachenmeyer, Sarah
413.313.4255 
sgl@udel.edu
Areas of Focus: Skating Skills, Basic Skills, Freestyle, Ice Dance, Choreography, and Power Skating
Credentials: USFSA 6x Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Solo Pattern Dance, Partnered Patterned Dance, Solo Free Dance, and Partnered Free Dance, USFSA and PSA Member
About Me: Sarah has been skating for over 20 years and has been involved with competitive and show skating. She has been coaching for 8 years and enjoys teaching students of all levels and ages how to skate. Her favorite part of coaching is helping facilitate skaters growth and confidence both on and off the ice.

McKeever, Joel
302.598.9848
oldjoel@hotmail.com
Areas of Focus: Freestyle, Pairs, Moves in the Field and Pole Harness
Credentials: National and International Coach. 
About Me: Joel is a 10-time National competitor, 9-time International competitor, 2-time World competitor, and he qualified for the 1998 Olympics. He is a National Champion in Fours. He currently coaches the University of Delaware Collegiate Team and has had an extensive number of skaters pass Senior Moves, Freestyle and/or Pairs. Joel has an emphasis on good sportsmanship and manners that build character.

McManus, Colin
617.240.2043
colinmcmanus@comcast.net
Areas of Focus: Ice Dancing, Choreography, Moves In The Field, and Basic Skills
Credentials: PSA Member, Learn-To-Skate Coach, USFSA Gold Medalist in Ice Dance and Moves In The Field, National competitor in Freestyle, National and International medalist in Ice Dance, World Junior competitor in Ice Dance
About Me: Colin was a member of Team USA in Ice Dance with his partner Anastasia Cannuscio from 2009-2017. He has been involved in numerous USFS committees. Colin is a National and International Coach and Choreographer. 

Nichols, Jon
mrjsdca1@gmail.com

Olson, Elizabeth 
Instagram: @spinnninglizzy
spinnninglizzy@gmail.com
Areas of Focus: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Basic Skills, on and office Flexible Skating and Spinning Positions
Credentials: PSA Member, Learn-to-Skate Coach, USFSA Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field, National Qualifying Series Competitor 

Papillo, Sara
302.521.7773
s.papillo15@comcast.net
Areas of Focus: Basic Skills, Moves in the Field, Ice Dance, Beginning Freestyle and Synchronized Skating 
Credentials: USFSA Silver Medalist in Moves in the Field and Pattern Dance, 2X national competitor in Collegiate Figure Skating (freestyle, pattern dance, and Solo Free Dance), 3X national competitor in Synchronized Skating (juvenile and intermediate level)
About Me: Sara has been skating for 20 years and coaching since 2016. Sara loves to coach because she gets to share her passion for figure skating with her students and pass on the knowledge of the sport instilled in her from a young age by many coaches also on this list. She is open to coaching skaters of all ages and backgrounds in levels ranging from beginner/never taken lessons to Novice Skating Skills, Pre-Preliminary to Silver Dance, and beginner to Pre-Preliminary Freestyle. Sara also skated competitively for The Pennsylvania State University Collegiate Figure Skating Team from 2019-2023. She is working towards her USFS Gold medals in Moves in the Field, Ice Dance, and Solo Free Dance.

Romanova, Irina
302.981.4248
iidevice@aol.com 
Areas of Focus: Choreography, Stroking, and On-Ice Presentation
Credentials: Olympic, Worl and US National Coach and Choreographer, 2-Time Olympian, 5-Time National Champion of Ukraine, World Team Member, and European Bronze Medalist. 
About Me: 25 years of experience working with all levels of skaters - including National, World, and Olympic competitors. Directed multiple ice skating shows including past and present champions. Bachelor degree in Art and Design. 

Santoferrara, Jerry
302.561.4021
Santoferrara@aol.com
Areas of Focus: Ice Dance, Freestyle and Moves in the Field
Credentials: Jr. National, National, International and Jr. World Coach, Member of USFS & PSA 
About Me:  Past clients include - Penny Schnering and Tim Jones National Novice Dance Champions, Kendra Goodwin and Chris Obzansky International Senior Dance Champions. Jerry is experienced with all levels of skating from beginners and adults to international competitors. He has coached many skaters from beginner levels to high levels of achievement in both testing and national and international competition.

Semanick-Schurman, Suzy
302.353.8150
olympix88@gmail.com
Areas of Focus: Ice Dance, Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Choreography, and Power Skating
Credentials: National, International and World Coach--PSA Master Rated and Level V Coach. Suzy is a 1988 Olympian, 3 Time US Dance Champion (2 in Senior, 1 in Junior), 4 Time World competitor (5th in Worlds in 1986) & a Quadruple Gold USFS Test Medalist
About Me: Past clients include Tanith Belbin/Ben Agosto, Jamie Sylverstein, Marie France Dubreuil/Bruno Yvars, Rachael Flatt (as a youth), Pittsburgh Penguins (power skating), Johnny Baldwin (choreography). Suzy has been involved in skating for over 35 years and still loves the way it is evolving. She enjoys teaching all levels and disciplines. Besides her actual life long competitive history since the age of 2, she has continued to further her teaching education with PSA Courses & Seminars. She believes that training athletes to the best of their ability is a gift.

Winer, Rachel
302.312.0845
rcwiner@udel.edu
Areas of Focus: Freestyle, Synchro, Moves in the Field, and Basic Skills
Credentials: 12 time national competitor in Synchronized Skating in the intermediate, novice, junior, collegiate and adult divisions. USFSA Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field, Ice Dance and Solo Free Dance.
About Me: Rachel has been coaching since 2016 and loves sharing her passion for skating with skaters of all ages and levels. She enjoys helping skaters find what they love about skating and working with them to achieve their goals! In addition to skating, Rachel loves anything Disney or Broadway related.