The following coaches are full members of WFSC over the age of 18 who offer private lessons at one of our affiliated rinks. As of Sep 2024, these coaches are compliant with USFS as well.
Disclaimer: Coaches are independent contractors, and the information below is provided by each coach. WFSC does not take responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided by coaches nor does WFSC issue recommendations. If you are interested in private lessons, contact the coach directly.
We’ve asked our coaches to list what levels they’re willing to coach, with the following definitions:
- Beginner – skaters who are lacing up for the first time
- Recreational – skaters looking to learn skills but don’t actively compete
- Developmental – skaters in the pipeline actively testing and competing
- National – skaters who have gone to US Nationals and/or National High Perf Dev Camps
- International – skaters who have gotten ISU Grand Prix assignments and above
Coaching Over: 22+ years
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
Development Coach 2021
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink, Rockville Ice Arena
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Pairs, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle, Off Ice Training
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Developmental, National, International
Phone: 301-610-7997
Email: makbarov@aol.com
Coaching Over: 22 years
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Coached Elena Sokolova to Silver at 2003 World Championships
- Coached Christina Zukowski to Silver at 2005 Junior World Championships
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink, Rockville Ice Arena
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Pairs, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle, Off-Ice Training
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Choreography, Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Developmental, National, International
Phone: 301-610-7997
Email: makbarov@aol.com
Coaching Since: 2003
PSA Ratings: Master Rated - Team
PSA Rankings: Level IV
Top Competitive Achievements
- 7x National Synchronized Skating Champion
- Britannia Cup International 2020 - 3rd
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Synchro
Offers Specialities In
Synchro
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Developmental, National, International
Phone: 757-870-6642
Email: coachjenny@dcedgesynchro.org
Coaching Since: 1991
PSA Ratings: Master Group, Registered Freestyle, Hockey II
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Team Coached 2 South Atlantic Pre-Preliminary Champions
- Team Coached US National Synchronized Medalist
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Solo Ice Dance
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational
Phone: 717-712-4345
Email: lilli.buell@gmail.com
Coaching Over: 5 years
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- 2016 World Junior Champion
- 2019 US Championships - Pewter Medalist
- 2018 Winter Olympics Alternate
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink, Rockville Ice Arena
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Partnered Ice Dance, Solo Ice Dance, Adult Dance
Offers Specialities In
Skating Skills, Turns
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: 240-498-8121
Email: Quinn.carpenter@gmail.com
Coaching Over: 20 years
PSA Ratings: Registered in Skating Skills
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- US National Competitor in Senior Ladies
- New England Regional Champion in Senior Ladies
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Choreography, Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills, Hockey (power/agility), Show Skating, Performance Skating
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: 413-537-8639
Email: aliciacavanaugh@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 2016
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Chinese Taipei National Champion
- International Competitor
- Eastern Sectionals Competitor
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Off-Ice Conditioning
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: 301-717-0209
Email: melaniechang96@gmail.com
Coaching Over: 30+ years
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- USFS Gold Medalist in Freestyle
- Silver Medalist in Figures and Ice Dance
- 2-x National Competitor
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Choreography, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental, National
Phone: 704-491-6989
Email: jennadumond@gmail.com
Coaching Over: 30 years
PSA Ratings: Registered Moves and Freestyle
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
Regional and sectional competitor
Coaches At: Prince William Ice Center
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Choreography, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Developmental
Phone: 703-868-2152
Email: chaaseva@yahoo.com
Coaching Since: 2013
PSA Ratings: Basic Accreditation, Registered Group Instructor
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Double gold medalists in Skating Skills and Freestyle
- 2022 Theatre on Ice National Bronze Medalist and member of Team USA
Coaches At: Ashburn Ice House
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: 407-462-4731
Email: ahansfordsk8@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 2010
PSA Ratings: Certified Group, Registered Moves, Hockey Skating IV Accreditation
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Senior Skating Skills
- Novice Freestyle
- National Theatre on Ice Silver Medalist
Coaches At: Mount Vernon RECenter
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle, Off-Ice Training
Offers Specialities In
Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills, Theatre on Ice
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental, National
Phone: 520-247-9826
Email: lauren@theskatersdpt.com
Coaching Over: 40+ years
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
N/A
Coaches At: Ashburn Ice House
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Synchro, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: 703-966-8252
Email: iceskater@hinkles.com
Coaching Since: 1989
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- 2x Senior Men's National Bronze Medalist
- Top 10 at 1996 World Figure Skating Championships
- 2000 American Open Professional Champion
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Freestyle / Skating Skills
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Choreography, Skating Skills, Speed, Agility
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental, National, International
Phone: 248-890-4187
Email: dan@danhollander.com
Coaching Over: 22 years
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- 3x World Synchronized Skating competitor
- 17 years competing at the senior level
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Solo Ice Dance, Synchro, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle, Adult Dance
Offers Specialities In
Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental, National
Phone: 248-807-2148
Email: emilyhollander15@gmail.com
Coaching Over: 20 years
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- 4x National Champion with DC EDGE Adult Team
- 4x National Champion with DC EDGE Masters Team
Coaches At: Ashburn Ice House, Medstar Ice Complex
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Synchro
Offers Specialities In
Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Developmental
Phone: N/A
Email: kristin.huppi@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 2005
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- PSA Developmental Coach of the Year
- Team USA Coach Novice - Senior
- National and World Medalist Coach
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink, Rockville Ice Arena
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Partnered Ice Dance, Solo Ice Dance, Skating Skills, Adult Dance
Offers Specialities In
Skating Skills, Increasing Competition Component Scores
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Recreational, Developmental, National, International
Phone: 240-899-8120
Email: d.ilin@me.com
Coaching Since: 2019
PSA Ratings: Basic Accreditation
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Neal Wood Memorial Adult Silver - 3rd
- Show Me State Games FS-6 - 3rd
- Valentine's Day Synchro Comp - 2nd
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Group Lesson Coach
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner
Phone: 314-397-7039
Email: cljay2019@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 2003
PSA Ratings: PSA Hockey 3 Level
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- USFS Gold Medalist in Ice Dance + 3 International Dance Tests
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink, SkateQuest Reston
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Partnered Ice Dance, Solo Ice Dance, Skating Skills, Hockey Power Skating
Offers Specialities In
Skating Skills, Hockey
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: N/A
Email: jskate7@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 2008
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Gold Medalist in Adult Skating Skills
Coaches At: SkateQuest Reston
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: 703-795-8156
Email: skatelana@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 2013
PSA Ratings: Certified Moves and Registered Free
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Top 4 at Regionals in 2006
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Choreography, Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental, National
Phone: 301-395-5005
Email: sk8coachaurore@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 2020
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Team USA Synchronized Skating member
- Miami University Senior Team athlete 2016-2020, Captain from 2019-2020
Coaches At: Ashburn Ice House
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Synchro, Skating Skills
Offers Specialities In
Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Developmental, National
Phone: 920-210-7680
Email: jess@teamashburn.org
Coaching Since: 2005
PSA Ratings: Basic Accreditation, Master rated in Sports Science and Medicine
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Double USFS gold medalists in Skating Skills and Freestyle
- South Atlantic Regional medalist and sectional competitor
Coaches At: SkateQuest Reston
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: N/A
Email: Megan.noss@gmail.com
Coaching Over: 20 years
PSA Ratings: Certified FS, Register Skating Skills, Master Sport Science
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- International Ice Dancer (Senior)
- National Collegiate medalist for Boston University FS Team
Coaches At: Mount Vernon RECenter
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Solo Ice Dance, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle, Adult Dance
Offers Specialities In
Choreography, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental, National
Phone: 202-436-5114
Email: porter.emme@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 2022
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Theatre on Ice Senior Nationals 2022 - 3rd
Coaches At: Ashburn Ice House
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Choreography, Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: 703-999-7225
Email: violetwolffskates@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 1997
PSA Ratings: Basic
PSA Rankings: Basic
Top Competitive Achievements
- Silver Freestyle and Silver Dance
- Regional, Sectional and National Medalist
Coaches At: Mount Vernon RECenter
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: 240-585-0788
Email: mmrkcr@aol.com
Coaching Over: 20+ years
PSA Ratings: Master Rated Team
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Member Team USA, International (2000, 2001) and World Team (2001) Competitor with Miami University
- Coach, DC EDGE Junior, Team USA, 2020
- Coach, DC EDGE Junior, Britannia Cup International Synchronized Skating Competition, Bronze Medal, 2020
- Coach, DC EDGE Adult, U.S. National Champions, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017
- Coach, DC EDGE Masters, U.S. National Champions, 2016, 2017
- Coach, DC EDGE Intermediate, U.S. National Champions, 2015
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Synchro (through DC EDGE only. Not open to private lessons)
Offers Specialities In
N/A
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Not currently open to private lessons
Phone: N/A
Email: rhoadseh@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 2016
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- USFS Double Gold Medalist
- Team USA for Theatre on Ice
Coaches At: Ashburn Ice House, Medstar Ice Complex
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills
Offers Specialities In
Choreography, Off-Ice Conditioning
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: 703-438-1425
Email: nohelysanchez1999@gmail.com
Coaching Over: 22+ years
PSA Ratings: Basic Accreditation, Sports Science and Medicine accredited
PSA Rankings: Level I
Top Competitive Achievements
- 1994 Olympian
- 5x German National Champion
- 5x World and European Championships Competitor
- 5x US National Competitor
Coaches At: SkateQuest Reston
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Partnered Ice Dance, Solo Ice Dance, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle, Adult Dance
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Choreography, Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Developmental, National, International
Phone: 786-877-4991
Email: schneblesk8ing@yahoo.com
Coaching Since: 2008
PSA Ratings: Rated in Skating Skills and Synchronized Skating
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- 5x Synchronized Skating National Champion
- Gold Medalist in Skating Skills
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Synchro, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental, National
Phone: N/A
Email: shiratator@gmail.com
Coaching Over: 4+ years
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Senior Theatre on Ice Team USA (with CTOI)
- Intercollegiate National Top 6 in Junior Freestyle
Coaches At: Ashburn Ice House
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Synchro, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Recreational, Developmental
Phone: N/A
Email: lexismith223@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 1990
PSA Ratings: Master in Skating Skills and Freestyle
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- USFS National Technical Specialist
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Choreography, Off-Ice Conditioning, Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: 301-455-3016
Email: sarah@skatewithsarah.com
Coaching Over: 15 years
PSA Ratings: N/A
PSA Rankings: N/A
Top Competitive Achievements
- Coached skaters to medals at Regional, Sectional and US National Levels
Coaches At: Ashburn Ice House
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Jumps, Spins, Choreography
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Developmental, National, International
Phone: 301-535-9556
Email: innavolyanskaya@gmail.com
Coaching Since: 1995
PSA Ratings: Registered Freestyle. Certified Synchro, Certified Skating Skills, Certified Groups
PSA Rankings: Level II
Top Competitive Achievements
- National Champion in Masters Synchronized Skating
- National Level Coach
- USFS Gold Medalist in Skating Skills
Coaches At: Cabin John Ice Rink
Disciplines Willing to Coach
Synchro, Skating Skills, Adult Skating Skills / Freestyle
Offers Specialities In
Skating Skills
Willing to Coach Skaters at Following Levels
Beginner, Recreational, Developmental
Phone: 301-642-8908
Email: sk8witt@gmail.com
Jackie Yin is a Coach.
Coaches with a * next to their name are approved to coach on club ice sessions, held Sep – Mar on Sundays at Cabin John.
Associates Member Coaches Coaching on Club Ice
- TBD
