VFSC Coaches
All of the VFSC coaches are certified, insured and educated through USFS, and/or other figure skating programs.
Each coach within USFS is required to complete rigorous trainings and background checks to ensure the safety
of all USFS athletes every season.
Each coach within USFS is required to complete rigorous trainings and background checks to ensure the safety
of all USFS athletes every season.
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Coach Holly Nudelbacher-Schilz
------- **20 years of coaching experience **PSA and USFS member **USFS Triple Gold medalist in moves in the field, freestyle and dance •2009 Masters Novice Champion •2010 Masters Novice Silver Medalist •2011 Masters Novice Silver Medalist •2012 Masters Novice Bronze Medalist •2014 Adult Gold showcase Champion *International theater on ice Silver Medalist •Regional and National level coach •University of Wisconsin collegiate synchronized team coach *Coached by National, Olympic, and World level coaches and trained at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. *Specialize in moves, freestyle, choreography, dance, performance, power, group instruction and synchronized team skating. *Yogilates Instructor Co-Owner of Dance! *Mommy of two amazing little humans who also figure skate. *I Love sharing my Passion for figure skating! “Always reach for the stars and follow your dreams” “Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life” ~~Currently accepting new students~~ |
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Coach Jessie Garavaglia
------- *25 Years Coaching Experience *PSA Master Rating in Skating Skills (Moves in the Field) *PSA Certified Rating in Singles (Freeskate) *PSA Hockey Level 3 Certified *Coach of 20+ Senior/Gold Medal Test Skaters *Double Gold Medalist – Gold/Senior Skating Skills (Moves in the Field) and Gold/Senior Singles (Freeskate) *Silver Dance, 2nd Figure *5-time Upper Great Lakes Regional Competitor – Juvenile through Senior levels *State Games of America Junior Ladies Silver Medalist *U.S. Collegiate Championships Senior Ladies Competitor *U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships Collegiate Competitor *Trained with World & Olympic Coaches in Detroit, MI and Colorado Springs, CO *Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology Throughout my coaching career, I have enjoyed sharing my love of figure skating with countless skaters and parents. I believe all skaters can achieve success through goal-setting and hard work (with lots of fun along the way!). Skaters will grow their self-confidence, learn perseverance, and become stronger people better equipped for their futures in figure skating and beyond. |
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Coach Robyn Kopiske
-------- With over 20 years of figure skating experience, I am a double gold medalist in Skating Skills (formally Moves in the Field) and Freestyle, along with completing my silver dances. I also have six years of synchronized figure skating experience with five consecutive years of leadership experience by being elected captain by my peers on my synchronized team. Additionally, I have over ten years of coaching experience with my professional experiences in teaching learn to skate figure skating. Consistently, I demonstrate leadership, adaptation, and effective time management skills, along with being passionate about ensuring success with those whom I encounter. I have developed a high attention to detail and have been tasked with creating many trainings fun exercises for all skating levels. My teaching style is to work hard, but have fun and love what you do! · Synchronized Figure Skating Midwestern Sectionals competitor 2004-2009 · Regional individual competitor 2006 and 2007 · National showcase individual competitor 2004 and 2009 · USFS National Collegiate Championships Invitational individual qualifier 2009 · VSFC ice show participant 1996-2009 · Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from UW Oshkosh ~~Currently accepting new students~~ |
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Coach Leah Klitzke
------- PSA Member, 3 time Badger State gold medalist, International theatre on ice competitor, National Showcase competitor, Former Figure Skating Club of Marquette University member Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Human Resources with a minor in French from Marquette University |
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Coach Kyler Meredith
------- Focused, committed, knowledgeable, and creative figure skating coach eager to inspire skaters to find their love of figure skating through accomplishing goals and USFS milestones. I pride myself in my focus on the whole skater as an individual to create lasting impact and build skills to help in all aspects of life. *Over 8 years Private Figure Skating Coaching Experience (Greater Green Bay FSC & Valley FSC) *USFS Member & Coach Complaint 2024 *Synchronized Skating National Champion (2010- Fond Du Lac Blades) & Competitor *Double Gold Medalists (Ice Dance and Moves in the Field) *VFSC Alumni member *Specialize in Skating Skills (Moves in the Field), Choreography, Ice Dance, and Freestyle *Welcome all levels of skaters- beginners to Adult Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and Masters Degree in Teaching & Learning with certification in Educational Leadership ~~Currently accepting new students~~ |
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Coach Molly Kelly
-------- *Over 20 years of skating experience, 5 Years Synchronized Skating, 4 Years High School Skating, 2 Years Intercollegiate Skating, Synchronized Skating Bronze Sectional Medalist, Artistic Recall Bronze Medalist, 9 years as a Gambler Girl on the Promotions Team for the Green Bay Gamblers. *USFS Triple Gold Medalist - Gold Skating Skills, Gold Dance, Gold Solo Dance, Pre-Silver Singles, 1 International Dance. And actively seeking opportunities for additional testing – coaches skate, too! *Over 10 years experience coaching group and private lessons in various Learn to Skate programs, nearly 10 years Professional Figure Skating Instructor experience. USFSA Certified and Compliant Professional Coach/ Choreographer, Coach ICE Accreditation, Dance Partner, GGBFSC Learn to Skate On Ice Instructional Coordinator, GB High School Skating Team Head Coach & Team Manager, KICKS Synchronized Skating Team Head Coach and Director, GGBFSC Ice Show Co-Director, previous Titletown Skate Lessons Coach, UWGB Figure Skating Team Coach, also a Professional Coach at GGBFSC. *I graduated Summa Cum Laude from UWGB with Bachelors of Business Administration in both Finance and Marketing in 2021, and hold a Certificate/Minor from UW-Madison in Entrepreneurship. When I am not working or at the rink, you can find me enjoying time with my nephew, family, friends, and the pups! ~~Currently NOT accepting students~~ |
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Coach Maggie Nyland
-------- Professional Experience & Coaching: • Over 25 years experience - USFS Figure Skating Coach USFS Accredited Senior Coach in Choreography • Coached and choreographed for competitive figure skaters from beginner to advanced levels and adults in Milwaukee, Appleton,Greater Green Bay, Kenosha, and Sapporo, Japan • Successfully collaborates with other coaches to team teach athletes • Conducted off-ice Iyengar yoga and pilates classes for athletes • Conducted off-ice ballet and movement classes for athletes • Professional dance experience - Wild Space Dance Company, Milwaukee 1999-2001 Personal Figure Skating Accomplishments: • USFS tests passed: 2nd figure, Gold Moves in the Field, Bronze ice dance, Pre-Silver Freestyle • Finalist and winner of the artistic cup - Skate Le Voyageur 1994 • Regional Champion 1996 - Adult ladies Gold • Qualified through regionals and sectionals to compete at Adult Nationals 1996 and 1997 in gold and masters levels • Self-choreographed my own programs • Performed and choreographed with Ice Theatre of Milwaukee and Ice Semblé Ice Theatre of Chicago 2000 - 2003 • Competed in singles in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota through Silver level Education: • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with highest honors - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - 1999 • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - 1992 ~~Currently accepting students~~ |
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Coach Crispin Bryan
--------With over 15 years of figure skating experience in singles, skating skills, ice dance, and ice shows, I bring a strong focus on performance quality and creative movement. My coaching philosophy emphasizes athlete input and autonomy, allowing skaters the space to experiment, explore, and develop their unique artistry. As a USFSA member and coach, I continue to advance my own skills through testing and ongoing education. I enjoy working with skaters of all ages and experience levels. Outside the rink, I am a regionally and nationally titled competitive Aerial Arts performer, recognized for my theatricality and stage presence. I have taught acting and performance workshops through movement at several aerial dance studios and love integrating that creative background into my on-ice coaching. Over 8 years of multi-disciplinary teaching in skating, dance instruction, aerial arts, and general fitness. Certified Group Fitness Instructor through Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Advanced Lyra National Champion w/ "Make It Theater" performance Award from Aerialympics Nationals in 2024 Advanced Lyra Regional Champion from Aerial Arts Society Chicago 2025 Advanced Lyra Regional Champion from Aerialympics WI Regionals 2024 ~~Currently accepting students~~ |
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