Community: 

Yellowknife

Sport: 

Figure Skating

Years Coaching: 

13

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST COACHING POSITION:

A small rural club in Newfoundland in 1993 - I was a skating judge and was approached by the Section Office in NL
to become a certified coach for the area (Marystown NL) so the club would not fold.

WHY DO YOU COACH:

It’s great to give back to the sport - every time I take some time away from the sport - something draws me back again!

COACHING PHILOSOPHY:

Create a positive learning environment for kids to reach their own potential using an “always do your best” motto.

WHO INSPIRES YOU:

The kids and their love of skating

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED ANY COACHING BARRIERS:

I have always had support and encouragement from club boards, the certification process can be challenging when
you live in a rural area and coaching is not your full-time job.