Lake Placid Olympic Region Professional Staff
Erica Beggs (Full Summer, Year-Round)
ericabeggs@gmail.com
165 Fir Way #22
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518.523.4818 (home)
716.863.6447 (cell)
* Coaches all ages and levels - freestyle, moves and dance
* US Figure Skating gold medalist, 2 year show skater
* PSA Registered Sports Science rating
* BA Psychology; MS Counseling
Michela Boschetto Viadana (Full Summer, Year-Round)
gimbo@localnet.com
31 Spring Street
Lake Placid , NY 12946
518.637.3625
* European, World & Olympic Choreographer
* Graduated as Ballet teacher at the National Italian Academy of Dance and at “Theater of Scala” di Milano.
* Director, Olympic Center School of Ballet
Scott Brown (July ONLY)
scott_brown310@yahoo.com
303.386.5087
* National, World & Olympic Choreographer; choreographed for skaters from more than 18 countries
* PSA Master Rated in Choreography & Style; PSA Board of Directors
* National Technical Specialist
Barbara Colby (Full Summer, Year-Round)
babsbbq@verizon.net
37 Holly Hill Lane, Apt I
Lake Placid , NY 12946
518.523.3719
* 51 years coaching experience
* US Figure Skating Silver Medalist (Figures, Free Skating)
Karen Courtland-Kelly (Full Summer, Year-Round)
karen.courtland@olympian.org
PO Box 2150
Lake Placid , NY 12946
518.523.8706
* World & Olympic Competitor, 6-time US Figure Skating Gold Medalist (Free Skating, Pairs, Dance, Free Dance, Figures, Moves)
* PSA Master Rated (Free Skating, Pairs & Group)
* Coach & Choreographer of all levels
* Pilates Certified Romana
* BA, Bishop's University & National Theater School of Canada
David DeFazio (Full Summer, Year-Round)
defaz1234@hotmail.com
Box 316
Wilmington, NY 12997
518.946.8324 (home)
732.284.8754
* 2007 Swiss National Ice Dance Champion; 5-time National Competitor (Canada)
* Junior & Senior International Competitor; 2007 European Competitor
* Coaches and partners all levels of dance and free dance
* Coaches freestyle, choreography, skating skills, moves in the field
Jack Devitt (Full Summer, Year-Round)
jjofjay@charter.net
North Jay Road
Jay , NY 12941
518.946.7238
* PSA Master Rated in Free Skating, Figures, Pairs, Group and Program Director and Senior Rated in Dance
Laura Dunn (Full Summer)
dunnle@bgsu.edu
PO Box 234; 346 Cleverdale
Cleverdale, NY 12845
419.308.3492
* US Figure Skating double gold medalist
* Teaches all levels of dance, moves and freestyle
* 3-time World Synchronzied Skating Team Member - Miami University
* BS - Exercise Science
Mary Emes (Full Summer)
kristene206@aol.com
3055 Macklem Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
716.282.6047 (home)
716.990.9144 (cell)
* Member of the Litz Team
* Coach of National & International Competitors
* Teaches all levels
Trina Graham Erhard (Full Summer, Year-Round)
trinag@mindspring.com
571.274.0992
1936 Saranac Avenue
Lake Placid, NY 12946
* PSA Rated: Registered Freestyle
* National and International Coach
* Works with Dartfish Video Analysis Program
Marc Fenczak (Full Summer, Year-Round)
fenczak@gmail.com
6190 Sentinel Road
Lake Placid , NY 12946
973-919-6143
* Ice Dancing Double Gold Medalist, National Competitor
* Partners and coaches all levels of skating
Kami Healey-Netri (Summer)
kaminetri@netscape.net
348 Manhattan Avenue
Hawthorne , NY 10532
914-741-5216
* US Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist (Free Skating, Figures)
* Coaches all levels of skating
Valerie Hodgson-Murray (Full Summer)
Sk84aulp@aol.com
8 Oxford Place
Hicksville , NY 11758
516.433.4329
* PSA Senior Rated (Free Skating, Figures)
* Coaches all levels of skating and National Competitors
* US Figure Skating double gold medalist
Wayne Hussey (Full Summer)
wayneskate@nycap.rr.com
10 Sunset Drive
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518.306.5276 (home)
516.313.0156 (cell)
* Double Gold Medalist in Ice Dancing
* 4-time National Competitor, 25 years coaching experience
* International Dance Specialty
* Teaches all levels dance, moves and freestyle
Gary Jones (Full Summer)
gjones6@twcny.rr.com
219 Kirsch Drive
Syracuse , NY 13211
315.455.2840
* Senior National Competitor, Ice Capades principal performer
* Member of the Litz Team, coach of National Medalists
Hayes-Alan Knorr (Full Summer)
hayesknorr@hotmail.com
22 Winona Avenue
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
484.269.6455
* Double Gold Medalist – Ice Dancing, National Competitor
* Moves Specialist, Partners dances and tests
* Please call for consultation
Evelyn Kramer (Limited Summer Availability)
www.evelynkramer.com
72541 Betty Lane
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.702.0099
* PSA Master Rated World and Olympic Coach
* Spin Doctor™ Spin Technique
* BS, Psychology, Counseling
Jeannie Lafornara (Summer)
tonylaf3@aol.com
43 Mapleleaf Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
716.688.1891 (home)
716.574.0123 (cell)
* PSA Master Rated (Moves, Free Skating)
* US Figure Skating Gold Medalist (Figures, Free Skating, Dance); Canadian Gold Medalist (Figures, Free Skating)
* National level coach
* Coaches all levels of skating from recreational beginners to national competitors
Tammy Lalande (Full Summer, Year-Round)
tslalande@adelphia.net
439 Forest Hill Avenue
Saranac Lake , NY 12983
518.891.4031
* BA in Nutrition from University of Vermont
* US Figure Skating, Canadian Double Gold Medalist (Free Skating, Figures)
* Director & Professional - Saranac Lake Figure Skating Academy
* Coaches all levels including regional and junior national competitors
Thomas Litz (Full Summer)
kristene206@aol.com
716.282.6047 (Litz Team lesson number)
* US National Senior Men's Champion, World & Olympic Competitor
* World & Olympic Coach
Lori Maxon (Full Summer, Year-Round)
lbrm@roadrunner.com
PO Box 2040
Lake Placid , NY 12946
518.523.1788 (home)
518.524.0284 (cell)
* MS in Education from St. Lawrence University
* PSA Member & Rated
* US Figure Skating Silver Medalist in Free Skating, Figures & Dance
* Coaches all levels of skating - Free Skating, Moves, Figures & Power Skating
* Performance Skills Training with Dr. Mark Randall
Laura McDonald (Full Summer)
lauramcd44@hotmail.com
518-523-4244
* US National Competitor - Novice (bronze medalist), Junior & Senior levels
* Over 25 years coaching experience
* Teaches beginners to national competitors - freestyle, figures, moves
Alex McGowan (Summer)
mcgowanclan@comcast.net
6311A La Grange Lane
Baltimore , MD 21212
410.377.6773
* United States & Great Britain Olympic Coach, PSA ranked level IX coach
* Coach of 1986 & 1988 US Ladies Champion, 1986 World Ladies Champion & 1988 Olympic Ladies Bronze Medalist
Jacki Mehner Smith (Summer)
sk8info@scadskaters.org
34 High Pond Road
Grantham, NH 03753
603.630.0900
* US Figure Skating Quadruple Gold Medalist
* Coaches all ages & levels - freestyle, moves and dance
* Executive Director, SC at Dartmouth
* PSA Certified Sports Science
Robin Mortenson-Miller (Full Summer, Year-Round)
Robin8@adelphia.net
PO Box 1140
Lake Placid , NY 12946
518.523.6493 (home)
518.570.5222 (cell)
* US Figure Skating Gold Medalist (Figures), Silver Medalist (Freestyle)
* 28 years experience, coaches all levels of skating (moves, freestyle – recreational & competitive)
Amy Payton (Full Summer, Year-Round)
75 Johnson Avenue
Lake Placid , NY 12946
518.524.6390
* North Atlantic & Eastern Competitor, 4 year show skater
* Coaches all levels and ages in freestyle, moves and choreography
Mary Catherine Preston (Full Summer, Year-Round)
mcpreston@orda.org
43 Barn Road
Lake Placid , NY 12946
518.572.2721
* US Figure Skating Triple Gold Medalist
* Coaches all levels of skating
Gilberto Viadana (Full Summer, Year-Round)
gimbo@localnet.com
31 Spring Street
Lake Placid , NY 12946
518.523.2293
* European, World & Olympic Skater & Coach
* 4-time Italian National Champion
* ISU Technical Specialist
Mimi Wacholder (Full Summer, Year-Round)
juniper@roadrunner.com
76 Saddleback Way
Lake Placid , NY 12946
518.523.4348
* National & International Competitor, Professional Skater
* Coaches freestyle, moves and dance with a specialty in choreography
* Yoga Instructor
Paula Wagener (Full Summer, Year-Round)
pwagener58@msn.com
www.paulawagener.com
2 Graystone Road
Loudonville, NY 12211
518.729.2757 (home)
518.928.6320 (cell)
* PSA Master Rated Choreography & Style Coach
* National Seminar Presenter on Choreography & Style
* Classically ballet trained specializing in figure skating
* Choreographer to all levels of skaters, beginner to elite - specializing in performance and presentation work
* Director of Figure Skating for Advanced Arenas
Alicia Walter (Summer, Year-Round)
chiliskates@yahoo.com
PO Box 137
Nicolville , NY 12965
315.328.4008 (home)
315.323.2799 (cell)
* PSA Senior Rated (Free Skating & Figures)
* Coaches all levels of skating
Lorna Wighton-Aldridge (Full Summer, Year-Round)
lornaaldridge@gmail.com
PO Box 1217
Lake Placid , NY 12946
518.523.9986 (home)
518.637.3969 (cell)
* 3 time Canadian Ice Dance Champion, World & Olympic Competitor
* 24 years teaching experience – beginner to Olympic competition
**Guest Professionals welcome. Please call the Arena Office at 518-523-1655 for more information.**
Schedules, programs and professional staff subject to change.
