SCN and Novi Ice Arena Coaches

  • alexandergamelin@gmail.com

    Alexander has been coaching since 2008 and has worked with students from their very first steps in the Learn to Skate Program to world-ranked international competitors. He has helped his students achieve USFS Gold Medal status in Pattern Dance and MIF.

    Alexander is a 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games competitor, 2017 & 2018 World Championships competitor, and two-time South Korean National Ice Dance Champion. He is also a former Team USA competitor and a USFS Triple Gold Medalist in Free Dance, Pattern Dance, and MIF. He has trained under 1994 & 1998 Olympic Champion, Evgeny Platov, and most recently, under the coaching team lead by world-renowned ice dance coach and choreographer, Igor Shpilband.

  • laser.amy@yahoo.com

    Amy started coaching Learn to Skate when she was 14 and started coaching private lessons and synchronized skating in 2013. She has coached skaters from age 4 to graduating seniors and has helped students qualify for Nationals in synchronized skating, land axels, and double rotation jumps, and pass Novice MIF.

    Amy has been competing since she was 10 years old and continues to compete on an adult synchronized figure skating team. She competed Freestyle at the Junior level and transitioned to synchronized skating in high school where she was on the Team USA synchronized skating team for nine years. Amy is also a two-time National Synchronized Figure Skating Champion and 2010 World Bronze Synchronized Medalist.

  • sk8coach.deanna@gmail.com

    Deanna has had experience working within the Learn to Skate program since 2010 and has been coaching private students since 2015. She is also a coach with the Arctic Edge Unity synchronized skating teams.

    Deanna has achieved 6 USFS Gold Medals in MIF, Freeskate, Pattern Dance, Solo Free Dance, Partnered Free Dance, and International Pattern Dance. She has experience competing through Junior Freestyle and Senior Solo Dance. Currently, she competes in Senior Ice Dance, training with her partner under the tutelage of Olympic Champion Charlie White.

  • dgamelin@suburbanice.com

    Danielle has been coaching since 2008 and has coached students from beginner through advanced levels. She has taken students through Intermediate MIF, Pre-Gold Solo Pattern Dance, and Basic Skills Competitions. She has also worked with performers of the Detroit Circus on movement and performance and coaches aerial at the Detroit Flyhouse.

    Danielle is a former Team USA competitor and 9 time National Competitor. She is the 2009 Intermediate National Ice Dance Champion, 2015 US Eastern Section Ice Dance Champion, was named the 2015 S.T.A.R.S. Most Fit Ice Dancer and is a USFS Alumni Ambassador. She was awarded the Haley Rose Gans Award for Most Inspirational Performance in 2011 and 2013. Danielle is also a USFS Triple Gold Medalist in Free Dance, Pattern Dance, and MIF. She trained from 2000-2015 and had a 10- year competitive career. She has trained under 1994 & 1998 Olympic Champion, Evgeny Platov, and most recently, under the coaching team lead by world-renowned ice dance coach and choreographer, Igor Shpilband.

  • evamp@att.net

    Eva started coaching in 2018 and coaches all levels of skaters. She has helped her students pass Junior and Senior Solo Free Dance tests.

    Eva is a current Team USA Ice Dance competitor. She started training in 2006 and started her competitive career in 2007 and has since competed in Freestyle, Solo Ice Dance, and Ice Dance. Eva was a Regional Freestyle competitor through the Junior level and was a competitor in the National Solo Dance Series from 2011-2018 where she earned 7 National Solo Dance Championship Medals.

    She is a USFS Quintuple Gold Medalist in MIF, Pattern Dance, Free Dance, Solo Pattern Dance, and Solo Free Dance and has also passed her Junior Free Skating test. In addition, Eva is the 2020 U.S. Ice Dance Final Senior Champion.

  • athleticdimensions@gmail.com

    Julie has 24 years of coaching experience as a certified personal trainer and offers jump classes for her skaters. She coaches all levels of skating; from basic beginner to the elite athlete.

    She has taken skaters to Eastern Great Lakes Regionals consecutively for the past 15 years. Julie is also the Founder and Editor of a figure skating magazine which gave her the opportunity to interview national and international level competitors, as well as world-renowned coaches and athletic trainers, gathering very insightful information through the years.

    Julie competed for over 15 years and was a Regional, Midwestern, and National level competitor. She finished her career at the Senior level before transitioning to coaching. Julie is a USFS Double Gold Medalist in MIF and Freestyle and has passed her 4th Figure Test.

  • kimtheskater@aol.com

    Kim has been coaching since 1980 and has coached skaters from beginner to

    advanced. She has taught ISIA and USFS skaters and has worked with handicapped skaters for the Special Olympics. Kim has helped her students achieve USFS Gold Medal status in MIF, and has coached students through Junior Freestyle, Intermediate Pairs, 2nd Figure, and Pre-Gold Dance. She has also coached Regional Champions and Medalists in Freestyle, Ice Dancing, and Pairs and co-coached a Bronze Ice Dance Team for Junior Nationals.

    Kim was a competitive skater for 10 years as a Freestylist and Ice Dancer and is trained in Freestyle, Ice Dance, and Figures. She was an Eastern Great Lakes Regional Ice Dance Competitor and a former member of the Fairlane Ballet Company and Southfield Ice Company and has performed in many local ice shows.

  • loganbye1@gmail.com

    Logan has been a Learn to Skate Coach since 2014 and a Private Coach since 2016. He has worked with students from Pre-Preliminary to Junior levels. Working with students at a higher level, he focuses on ice dance and technical skating skills.

    Logan is a current Team USA ice dancer who placed in the top 10 at

    the 2018 Junior World Figure Skating Championships, top 3 at a 2017 Junior Grand Prix event, and is the

    2016 Youth Olympic Silver Medalist in Ice Dance which is currently the highest placement of any US ice

    dance team in that event. He currently trains under world-renowned ice dance coach, Igor Shpilband and has 13 years of ice dance training experience. Logan is also a USFS Quadruple Gold Medalist in MIF, Freestyle, Free Dance, and Pattern Dance. In addition, he also has four years of competitive experience in Freestyle up to Intermediate, landing his triple toe-loop and one year of competitive experience as a Juvenile Pair skater.

  • tracienussbaum@gmail.com

    Tracie has been coaching since 1986. She coaches skaters from beginners in Learn to Skate Classes through double jumps and Senior MIF. Her skaters all take tests in freestyle, MIF, and compete in competitions. She has also taken skaters to Regional competitions. In addition, she has choreographed ice show group numbers, solo numbers, and features. She directed and coached synchronized skating teams for many years. Tracie was an Assistant Skating Director at Wayne Community Center and Farmington Hills arena for many years where she assisted the Learn to Skate program and helped direct many ice shows. She has been the coach of the Novi High School Varsity Figure Skating Team for the past 18 years

    :Tracie has been skating since she was 9 years old. She started out in the Learn to Skate program, moved on to private lessons, and began testing. She skated and competed in numerous ice shows and competitions. Tracie trained in figures, freestyle, ice dance, off-ice dance classes, and synchronized team skating. She achieved her 2nd Figure test, Juvenile Freestyle test, and Pre-Gold Pattern Dances

  • lauren.clements2715@gmail.com

    Lauren has been coaching since 2004 and has coaches skaters with a variety of skill levels including LTS, Novice Free Skate, and Senior MIF.

    With 17 years of skating experience, Lauren is trained in MIF, Synchro, and Freestyle. She is a USFS Gold Medalist in MIF and has passed her Pre-Juvenile Free Skate Test and her Silver Pattern Dances. In addition, Lauren has 10 years of competitive experience in freestyle.

  • skatecoach@live.com

    : Having coached for over 35 years, Val has taught Learn to Skate students, competitive and test figure skaters, edge techniques for hockey players, has coached synchronized skating for 6 years and loves working with adults. Her students have medaled in various competitions and have passed through Senior MIF. Val is the former Director of Skating at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena, Kensington, and Hartland Arenas and has produced and directed 8 ice shows. She has also attended numerous skating seminars on skating techniques.

    Val trained for 12 years, competed in Tri-State and Regional Competitions, and has passed her 6th Figure Test and Bronze Pattern Dances. She was also a Professional Line Skater for two years with Shipstads and Johnson's Ice Follies.

  • whayandison@yahoo.com

    With over 40 years of coaching experience, Wendy has coached students of all ages and skill levels. She is the proud coach of an Intermediate Ladies Regional Champion, National Adult Ladies Master Champion, National Adult Men's Silver and Bronze Champion, 2014 Pre-Juvenile Michigan High School State Champion, 2019 Preliminary High School National Champion, 2021 Excel Pre-juvenile Michigan High School State Champion, and Regional and Sectional competitors.

    Wendy trained for 10 years and within that time, she competed in freestyle singles and ice dance with a partner in USFS and ISI competitions.

  • freiermicki@gmail.com

    Micki has been coaching since 1991 and has coached students of all levels, from LTS to National competitors. She has taken skaters from Learn to Skate competitions to Regional, Sectional and National competitions. She has also helped her students achieve USFS Gold Medal status. In addition, Micki was the LTS Director at the Novi Ice Arena for 16 years, receiving special membership recognition awards every year for high honors in membership.

    Micki trained in freestyle, MIF, power skating, and off-ice for 18 years.

    She competed for 15 years and is a former 4-time National competitor and international competitor, reaching the Senior level in freestyle and figure. She is a 3-time Regional Champion and a Midwestern Sectional Champion. Micki is also a USFS Triple Gold Medalist in Freestyle, Figures, and MIF and is a recipient of the Nation Give 100% Award. Professionally, Micki skated as a Principal Skater for Disney on Ice.

  • suekal9599@gmail.com

    Sue started coaching in 1982. She has coached skaters from beginner to Senior levels. Sue has helped students achieve USFS Gold medal status in MIF, has coached skaters through Junior Free Skate, and has coached a Regional Gold Medalist, High School State Free Skate Champion, and High School State Dance Champion.

    Sue trained for 14 years and competed for 12 years in freestyle, reaching the Intermediate level and was a Regional finalist. She passed her Junior Free Skate, 7th Figure, ISI Free Skate 8, and Pre-Silver Pattern Dances.

  • sk8er10@icloud.com

    Samantha has been coaching in the Learn to Skate Program since 2018 and has been coaching private lessons for two years. She coaches beginner skaters on the basics and fundamentals of skating while creating a fun and welcoming environment where skaters can grow and develop on and off the ice.

    Samantha has been skating for 11 years and has competed in Freestyle regionally. She is a USFS Gold Medalist in MIF and has passed her Junior Freestyle test. Samantha is currently training to complete her final Freestyle test and become a USFS Double Gold Medalist. She has also landed single and double jumps.

  • tammielowery@hotmail.com

    Tammie has been coaching since 1990 and has developed skaters from beginner through Senior MIF and Freestyle. She has coached Regional competitors and ice show soloists. Tammie has directed and coached synchronized skating teams and is the current coach of the Novi High School Varsity Figure Skating Team.

    Tammie has been skating since she was five years old and has achieved her 7th Figure Test, Junior Freestyle, Silver Pattern Dances, ISI Free Skate 8, and was a Regional competitor.

  • jacqulynmitchell@ameritech.net

    As a Professional Coach, Jacqulyn is well versed in guiding and empowering skaters of all disciplines to optimum athletic and personal success by sharing expert knowledge and techniques. She is a high-energy, goal-orientated coach with over 27 years of experience and has a talent for cultivating hardworking and focused athletes, many of whom have earned their Gold test in both Freestyle and MIF.

    Jacqulyn had a successful 10-year competitive career that transitioned into a professional venture at the age of 16. She ultimately signed with Disney on Ice as a principal skater playing the part of Ariel in Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey South American Tour.

  • sk8lover364@gmail.com

    Over the past five years, Olivia has coached and choreographed Basic Skills, Solo Dance, jumps (up through triples), spins (singles and dance), and IJS-leveled footwork.

    Olivia is a current Team USA Ice Dance competitor and has also

    represented Team USA as a single skater. She has been training for 16 years, currently at the Novi Ice Arena

    under world-renowned coaches, Igor Shipland, Pasquale Camerlengo, Adrienne Lenda, and Natalia Deller.

    Previously, Olivia has trained at the World Arena in Colorado Springs, CO under Christy Krall, Damon Allen, and Ben Agosto. She has also worked with numerous notable choreographers including Cindy Stuart, Julie Marcotte, Tom Dickson, and Christopher Dean. Olivia is a USFS Quadruple Gold Medalist in MIF, Free Skating, Pattern Dance, and Free Dance. In addition, she has performed in numerous charity shows and ice events including Skate for Hope, Skate it Forward, and Shipstand Entertainment productions.