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 Accepting Ice Dance Students -Fall 2024 ~~Currently accepting new students~~ |
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Coach Crispin Bryan
-------- 13 years of Figure Skating experience, experienced in singles Free Skate and partnered Ice Dance, 7 years of off ice dance coaching and choreographing experience for competition and showcase, VFSC alumni, VFSC LTS coach. Working fluency in Norwegian language. ~~Currently accepting new students~~ |
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Coach Holly Francescone
-------- 20+ years of figure skating experience, USFS member, current Adult Silver competitor. Specializes in moves, freestyle, choreography, and strength & conditioning training, to create graceful and strong skaters. Bachelor of Science in Business & Masters of Finance I am excited to work with my students to help them achieve their personal goals, whether it's competing or just having fun! My style of coaching combines both on and off ice training to produce well balanced skaters. At the core of it all is a great passion for the sport of figure skating. ~~Currently accepting new students~~ |
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Coach Molly Kelly
-------- *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, 8 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! *10+ years experience coaching group and private lessons in various Learn to Skate programs, 5+ years Professional Figure Skating Instructor experience. USFSA Certified Professional Coach/ Choreographer, Coach I.C.E. Certified Member, GGBFSC Learn to Skate On Ice Instructional Coordinator, Greater Green Bay High School Skating Team Head Coach & Team Manager, KICKS Synchronized Skating Team Head Coach and Director, GGBFSC Ice Show Co-Director, Titletown Skate Lessons Coach *I graduated Summa Cum Laude from UW-Green Bay with Bachelors of Business Administration in both Finance and Marketing in 2021, and hold a Certificate from UW-Madison in Entrepreneurship. When I am not working or at the rink, I am most likely spending time with my 2 Mini Australian Shepherds, Vinnie and Bentley – I LOVE my pups! ~~Currently accepting new students~~ |
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