Coaches

• Former National Level Competitor
• Toured with Holiday On Ice - Europe and South America
• Level 3 Certified Coach (partial level 4)
• Specializing in Singles and Pairs
• Specialize in the new judging system since the introduction in 2003: values, levels, components and strategies.
• Mentored coaches through the level 1 and 2 NCCP
• Bio mechanics including the 5 step jump technique process and video analysis.
• Have coached skaters from the Sectionals level up to and including, Trillium Cup, Winter Games, Eastern Challenge, Jr. Nationals, Canadians, and International assignments
  International Competition Assignments in Italy and Bulgaria.
• Have also coached many skaters through the Starskate route, from EOSIC up to and including All Ontario and Starskate Nationals Champions.
• Director of the Durham Region Skating Academy (DRSA) for 10 years (with Myke Gillman).
• Past Skater Development Board Member for Eastern Ontario Section
• Have taught at, and/or implemented, organized and directed various seminars and ice shows for both DRSA, the Bowmanville Figure Skating Club and Eastern Ontario Section.

• Former National Level Competitor in singles
• 15 years teaching experience
• Level 3 Certified Coach (partial level 4)
• Specialize in the new judging system since the introduction in 2003: values, levels, components and strategies.
• Mentored coaches through the level 1 and 2 NCCP
• Bio mechanics including the 5 step jump technique process and video analysis.
• Have coached skaters from the CanSkate level up to and including Sectionals, Trillium Cup, Winter Games, Eastern Challenge, Jr. Nationals, Canadians, and International assignments
• Specialize in freeskate and choreography
• DRSA director for the past 10 years (with Tracy Tutton)
• Taught and/or implemented, organized and directed various seminars and ice shows for numerous clubs and the Eastern Ontario Section
• Past skater development board member for Eastern Ontario Section
• Also taught skaters through the StarSkate route from EOSIC up to and including all Ontario and StarSkate Nationals champions

CAROLINE BERKHOF-MACKEEN: {e-mail: tcmackeen@hotmail.com}

• Past competitor in singles and pairs at the National Level
• Coached by Ellen Burka and trained out of the Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club
• Coaching career spans a 24 year period
• Level 3 Certified Singles (partial Level 4)
• Level 2 Certified Synchro Skating
• Level 1 Certified Gymnastics
• Specializing in freeskate, choreography, music/editing
• Pats experience with Jr Development Programs
• Coach skaters from canskate to competitive level
• Coached skaters that have competed at Sectionals, all Ontario, Trillium Cup, Jr Nationals
• My objective is to provide a positive learning environment. Enjoyment of skating directly influences learning. Teaching stresses the importance of being a well rounded skater in all aspects of skating.

SHANNON HICKS: {e-mail: shannyhicks106@msn.com}

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology (Child and Adult)
• Masters of Science Degree in Education
• Professional Skate Canada Coaching Membership
• National Figure Skating Coach Certification Level 2 + Level 3 Theory
• Skate Canada CanPower Skate Certified
• First Aid Certified
• Eligible for Gold Coaching Education Status
• Gold Medalist in Ice Dance
• Trained in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern Dance
• Specializing in Freeskate, Choreography, and Quality Digital Music Editing
• Pilates Certification Courses
• Continuously active in attending seminars in Dynamic Choreography, Creative Movement,Effective Jump/Spin Technique, Athlete Nutrition, Sport Psychology, Visualization / Mental Training and the Cumulative Points Judging System.
• Available to teach / choreograph for skaters of all abilities.
• I am truly dedicated to assisting each one of my skaters in maintaining a positive attitude and experiencing the joy and love of figure skating while developing into the best athletes they can become. Setting and achieving goals encourages positive self esteem, discipline, and overall personal growth which can be applied to all aspects of life.

SHELLEY RANK: {e-mail: sk8_coach@msn.com}

• Level 2 Certified – with 20+ years experience
• Canpowerskate Certified
• First Aid Certified with The Lifesaving Society of Canada
• Lead Coach for BFSC Canskate Program ~ with Caroline Mackeen
• Attended Conflict Resolutions, Body-Sense, Food and Nutrition for your Athlete, Fundraising and Canskate Seminars
• Coached skaters who have been successful at the Canskate and Starskate levels
• Skaters have competed successfully at the Sectional, EOSIC and Provincial level
• I am highly motivated, reliable, confident and committed to professional standards
• I will provide support and encouragement to all skaters, create confidence and a positive self-image
• I will coach skaters of all ages and abilities ~ Canskate to Competitive
• I offer private, semi-private and group lessons
• My goal is to provide my skaters with the love of skating, create life skills and be the best athlete they can be!

Jonathan Mills: {e-mail: jonathanmills09@hotmail.com}
Born: June, 09 1989 - Port Hope, Ontario
Height: 6'0
Level: Senior Men - Junior Pair
Home Club: Durham Region Skating Academy - Bowmanville FSC
Home Town: Port Hope
Coach: Myke Gillman and Tracy Tutton
Choreographer: Myke Gillman

Jonathan has been skating since the age of five, and moved to the Bowmanville Figure Skating Club at the age of twelve to train. Jonathan has qualified to compete at the past four Canadian Nationals, and is working hard to compete internationally. Jonathan is the recipient of the 2008 BMO Merit Award for his short program performance at the Eastern Ontario Sectionals. Jonathan spends his time off the ice working out, running, and listening to music.

Competitive History:
2008 Canadian Championships 14th
2008 Eastern Challenge 7th
2008 Eastern Ontario Sectionals 1st
2007 Minto Summer Skate 1st
2007 Canadian Championships 19th
2007 Eastern Challenge 8th
2007 Eastern Ontario Championships 2nd
2006 Ann Arbor Competition 3rd
2006 Cranberry Open 2nd
2005 Canadian Nationals 11th
2004 Canadian Nationals 10th

This season Jonathan is training not only in singles, but also in pairs, with partner Carly Morishita. His goal is to medal at the Canadian Championships in the junior pair event and to qualify out of Eastern Challenge and compete at Canadians in the senior men event. He is working hard, with partner Carly Morishita, to earn international assignments and to qualify for junior worlds.

Heather Levon

• Level 2 Certified (Singles)
• CanPower Skate Certified
• Former Senior National Level Competitor
• Certified Canfit Pro fitness instructor
• Bachlor of Administrative Studies Degree
• Available to coach private, semi-private and group lessons (free skate, skills, dance and interpretive)