Coaches

My name is Alex Nacsa.  I am from Toronto Ontario, Canada.  I have been skating as long as I can remember.  I am so fortunate that I have been able to continue making a career out of my love and passion of figure skating.  Over the years, I have performed all over the world and recently have made the Tampa Bay area my home. My competitive training was focused primarily in Pair Skating.  I am a Skate Canada triple gold medalist and therefore qualified to teach all disciplines of Figure Skating. I am excited to continue sharing my knowledge of the sport with our Tampa Bay Ice family and hope to see you on the ice someday soon.

Contact Info: 517-974-8119

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I have been skating with the TGH Ice Plex for over 19 years, competitive both ISI and USFS.  Professional member of ISI (Gold certified, Synchro certified) PSA, and USFS.  Coaching all ages and levels, specializing in figure skating, synchronized skating and hockey.

Contact Info:
figsk8_avanvliet@hotmail.com

I am a USFS Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Moves in the Field. I have spent over 15 years traveling the World as a professional figure skater. I have performed at Busch Gardens as the Principal Pair team. I have been so lucky to continue performing while being able to share my love for skating here at the Tampa Bay Skating Club. I am looking forward to sharing my joy and passion for this wonderful sport with you and your family.

Contact Info: 517-775-3305
Allisonqnacsa@gmail.com

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I began skating as a young child right here at the TGH Ice Plex and I haven’t left the ice since!

In addition to coaching freestyle figure skating, I love teaching moves in the field, ice dance, synchronized skating, as well as training future hockey stars.  During my collegiate years, I had the privilege of competing from coast to coast for Miami University.  I welcome students of all ages and levels.

Memberships:  ISI (Gold) , USFS

Contact Info:
theoneskij@gmail.com

Bonnie combines a Master’s degree in Education with 25 years of coaching experience in Colorado and now Florida to teach students ages 2 to 72! She has coached recreational skaters (ISI & USFS), competitive skaters (USFS through Novice level) and hockey players (Mini-Mite to Bantam). She has also directed & choreographed ice shows, synchronized teams, and summer camps and owned her own retail skate business. She is a former member of the National Board of Directors of ISI.

Contact Info: 813-523-0970
bonniejbarrett@verizon.net

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I have been skating in the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years and have competed in both ISI and USFS events. I am proud to be a USFS Gold Medalist in Skating Skills and was honored to represent Miami University on their freestyle and synchronized skating teams. The disciplines I enjoy teaching are freestyle, skating skills and synchronized skating.

Currently, I serve as the head coach for the TBSC High School Team. In addition, I am a certified elementary school teacher, which has strengthened my ability to connect with children, communicate effectively, and guide them toward achieving their goals both on and off the ice. As a coach, my goal is to ensure that every skater not only makes progress but also has fun and builds confidence along the way.

Contact Info:
cbrunini96@amy

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I started skating here at TGH Ice Plex at the age of four.  I have over 16 years of competitive experience.  I am a USFS Gold Medalist and Regional Medalist.  I have extensive ballet and dance background.  I enjoy teaching all ages and levels.

Memberships:  ISI (Gold), USFS, PSA

Contact Info:
courtney.oconnor1@aol.com

Georgia has a Bachelors in Elementary Education with a minor in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) along with a Florida Teaching license in elementary education grades K-6. She is a Professional figure skating, hockey skating skills, and Special needs skating coach and has extensive experience helping tots develop basic skating skills to continue in the sport for many years. Georgia ia an Ice Sports Industry (ISI)  Certified Gold level Judge & has over 10yrs experience coaching figure, hockey, and special skaters of all ages and skill levels. She also has experience choreographing performances for ice shows, competitions, and recitals. She loves to help all who desire to skate develop a lifelong passion for the sport.

Contact Info: 727-215-3413
gfuller777@gmail.com

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US Olympic and World Coach, Nation and International Coach, over 30 years of coaching experience.

Areas of expertise: Singles/FS | Pairs | Moves in the Field | Choreography | Basic Skills | Adults

Elite Accreditations: Professional Skaters Association Master Rated Coach | PSA Ranking Level VII | USFS Technical Specialist Certified

USFS Certified and Category A Compliant

Contact Info: 302-540-2942 (prefer text)
Ksk8ing@gmail.com

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Lauren has been coaching for over 12 years. She is ISI, US Figure Skating, and USA Hockey certified combined with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She trained under coaches Vanessa Valle and Helga Valle through her competitive years. Lauren has been performing professionally for over 10 years in shows within the US, Canada, China, Mexico, and Central America. She has held positions ranging from soloist, adagio, chorus, costume character, choreographer, and stage manager.

Contact Info: 727-418-3412
steen_lauren@yahoo.com

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Maida has over 30 years of coaching experience, over 27 years at TBSA Countryside. BS degree in Social Work and Psychology from MSU. Member ISI (Gold certified), USFS (CER certified) and PSA (rated in freestyle). Comprehensive dance and theater background. Teaches Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography, Learn to Skate, and team events such as Synchro and Production. Taken teams to numerous ISI World Championships, as well as Florida Sunshine State Games, where students earned top placements. Students have tested through ISI FS 9 and USFS Senior MIF and Freestyle. Several students have gone on to show skating and/or coaching careers.

Contact Info: 727-460-7092

Nadine Allan-Vaught is a skating coach, choreographer and off-ice fitness instructor at the Clearwater Ice Arena in Southwest Florida. She spent her early ice-skating career training and competing throughout Great Britain and later toured with Disney on Ice as a performer (10 years) and Show Director (3 years). After traveling and working in more than fifty countries, Nadine and her husband have now settled in St. Pete Beach, Florida. While teaching ice skating, Nadine achieved another one of her lifetime goals, which was graduating with a Master of Liberal Arts with a focus on American and British Literary studies from the University of South Florida. When she is not coaching, she teaches adults how to speak and write English, along with enjoying more travel and outdoor activities such as rollerblading, tennis, running, kayaking, cycling, wakeboarding and skiing.

Contact Info: 941-704-7840

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Pauline has coached over 35 years at all levels of ISI and US Figure Skating. She has trained Skaters to top 4 places in 3 Olympic Games & 8 World Championships as well as developed multiple International Champions, including 8 National Champions and several National Medal Winners. Pauline coached at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs & she has been honored with numerous awards by peers through the PSA, including a Ranking Level Seven – this requires a candidate to have coached in multiple Olympic & World Championships. She has skated to a Bronze Medal at the World Professional Championships.

Contact Info: 727-204-7980

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Rachel has a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology and brings many years of experience in working with children with special needs. She has a PSA Registered Rating in Moves in the Field. She is USFSA CER-A compliant, a USFS Gold Medalist in Solo Ice Dance, and has passed her Junior Moves in the Field. She competed with the Miami University Collegiate Varsity Synchronized Skating Team and earned two USFS National Gold medals and one silver medal. She has been synchronized skating for more than 20 years and 10 of those at the Intermediate, Junior, and Collegiate levels. She has coached recreational and competitive USFS skaters from Beginner to Senior level. She loves to teach Moves in the Field, Ice Dance, and  Synchronized Skating.

Contact Info: 314-566-1933

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23 years coaching experience. Teaches Freestyle, Choreography, Synchro, Learn-to-Skate and Moves in Field, as well as team events, such as ensemble and production. Member USFS (CER certified), ISI (Gold certified, Synchro certified) and PSA. Featured performer at Busch Gardens for 5 years, currently one of the choreographers and a talent scout for Busch Gardens shows. Graduate of Pinellas County Center for Arts, specializing in choreography.

Contact Info: 727-543-0442

I was a USFS competitor for 14 years through the Senior level.  I am a double gold medalist in Freestyle and Moves in the Field.  I coach all levels of figure skating ( USFS and ISI) and skating skills for hockey players.

Memberships:  USFS, PSA, ISI (Gold)

Contact Info:
tbulzone@aol.com

I have been skating for over 35 years and starting coaching here in 2002. I performed for 17 years with professional shows including Disney on Ice and Advanced Ent. Productions. Coaching over 20 years, my students have tested through USFS Senior MIF & Freestyle, ISI 8.  I am currently coaching all levels and ages. Membership ISI (Gold), USFS , PSA (B.A.)

Contact Info:
tommy.brannen@TGHIcePlex.com

I am a USFS double Gold Medalist, professional performer in both skating and dance, and have been coaching since 2010. I specialize in edge quality, ice dancing and presence, posture, and performance. I also enjoy teaching edge work, turns, and specialized skating to beginning hockey players. Memberships include USFS and ISI (Gold).

Contact Info:
vgilbert2010@gmail.com