CHAD GOODWIN

DIRECTOR, KRAKEN SKATING ACADEMY

Goodwin joined the Kraken after spending four years as Skating Director for the Vegas Golden Knights. There, he founded their Skating Program, coaching both competitive skating and power skating for the Jr. Golden Knights hockey program. Goodwin brings with him nearly ten years of experience developing and implementing figure skating, power skating, and Learn to Skate programs. He is a committee member with U.S. Figure Skating for the Aspire Program, an ISI Certified Program Director, PSA Registered Program Director, and holds a PSA Certified Rating in Freestyle.

A professional figure skater himself, Goodwin is a four-time Canadian National Competitor and three-time Sectional Champion. He spent seven years skating with Bietak Productions and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

In addition to his duties with the Kraken, Goodwin serves as the Membership Chair for Learn to Skate USA.

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Christiana Reimertz

Skating Development Manager, Kraken Skating Academy

Christiana began her journey with the Kraken as a Learn to Skate Coach with Kraken Skating Academy, soon transitioning to full-time team member with Chad early 2022.  She moved to Washington from Bozeman, Montana where she was the Learn to Skate Director, coaching figure skating and power skating for the youth hockey programs as well as the MSU Bobcats Hockey Team. 

Christiana grew up in Park City, Utah - where she began her skating journey in 2006.  She is a founding member of the Figure Skating Club of Park City. In addition to figure skating, she started playing hockey when she hit high school, and had the most fun playing on her high school team and practicing with the Utah Lady Grizzlies. She performed with the Utah Chapter of the American Ice Theater at University of Utah Hockey games, Utah Grizzly Games, and local exhibitions. 

She is passionate about sharing the love of ice with skaters of all ages and abilities, while making the experience fun.

Skating Coaches

Resident Coaches

We're working locally and nationally to bring together an exceptional roster of resident coaches who will make Kraken Community Iceplex their main coaching facility to teach group programs as well as private sessions.

If you are interested in becoming a resident coach at KCI, contact us below.

Contact Kraken Skating Academy

Lesson Inquiries

Private Skating Lessons

Submit a Contact KSA form if you are interested in working with one of our coaches.  Please specify the coach if you can in your request.

Skaters must register for ice time with KCI (public skate or freestyle) in addition to paying the coach directly for the lesson time.

24 - 25 Resident Coaches

Anna

Anna Matuszewski

  • PSA Member
  • USFS Triple Gold Medalist
  • Coaching all levels
  • Coaching philosophy: create a fun and nurturing learning environment while providing excellent skating technique and artistic development
  • Hobbies: Professional Dancer and Choreographer. Lead dancer and choreographer for Macklemore
  • Rate: $50 per 30 minute lesson

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Cindy Taylor

  • PSA Rating Registered in Figures and Freestyle
  • 30 years teaching experience
  • Professional Skater with Holiday on Ice in Europe
  • US Open Professional Championship Coach
  • Trained by world and Olympic level coaches
  • Coach of Northwest Pacific Regional Champion
  • Former Coach of Current US and International Coaches
  • Hobbies: photography, cooking, and traveling with my family and friends.
  • Rate: $45 per 30 minute lesson

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Corrie Martin

  • Junior Worlds and International Choreographer
  • Team USA Coach 2007-2008, 2020-2021
  • USFSA National Component Camp Choreographer/Demonstrator
  • PSA PNW Presidential Award of Excellence (2019)
  • USFS Athletic High Performance Coach
  • Spin Specialist
  • Choreographer for Seattle Ice Theater
  • Pre-certified in Gyrotronics
  • Stretch class instructor
  • International Touring Professional Figure Skater
  • Bachelors in Psychology + Minor in Theater, University of Washington
  • Hobbies: Cherishing time with my son, mom and walking my dog. Painting, and selling real estate.
  • Rate: $60 per 30 minute lesson

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Darin Hosier

  • Master Rating - Singles & Registered Rating - Figures
  • 2023 PSA Developmental Coaching Team of the Year w/ Corrie Martin
  • Junior Worlds Coach, 2x JGP Finals 
  • Coach Marching - Quad Jumps
  • PSA Registered rating in Figures (1996)
  • PSA Ranking VI in Singles
  • Team USA coach (2007, 2008, 2020-Present)
  • PSA PNW Presidential Award of Excellence (2019)
  • PSA Betty Berens' Edi Award Recipient (2013)
  • USFS Adult National Coach (1995-2005)
  • Touring Professional Skater (1989-1992)
  • USFS Double Gold Medalist (1987-Figures + Free Skating)
  • USFS National Medalist (1984 - Novice)
  • George Mason University Graduate (1989)
  • Coaching Philosophy: I believe in a positive athlete centered coaching approach in an emotionally & physically safe environment. My goal is to inspire, encourage & help self-empower each skater. I believe it takes a team approach and parents play an integral and supportive non-coaching role.
  • Hobbies: Gardening, Volunteerism, Video Montages, Puppy Play
  • Rate: $60 per 30 minute lesson

Eebie

Eebie Harper

  • Skating experience: 8 years as a competitive skater. 2022 USFSA Graduating Seniors Silver Award. Striving to become a triple gold medalist in moves in the field, freestyle, and solo dance. Passed pre-gold moves in the field, pre-silver freestyle, and bronze solo dance
  • Coaching Experience: 4 years group lesson and private coaching, learn to skate with special care to emerald edge. Focusing on helping developing skaters increase confidence, providing adults with technical explanations
  • Coaching philosophy: I’m eager to guide developing skaters and helping them figure out what they want to do with their skating career My experiences in multiple parts of skating have given me a sense of all that it has to offer while making it fun
  • Education: Majoring in Chemical Engineering at UW
  • Hobbies: Painting, digital art, reading, writing, crocheting
  • Rate: $35  per 30 minute lesson

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Ellen Berg

  • PSA Certified in Freestyle and Hockey 1 + 2
  • USFS Gold Medalist in Freestyle
  • USFS Silver Medalist in Figures
  • Sr. Ladies competitor at regionals and sectionals; alternate at US Nationals
  • Professional ice skater with Disney on Ice, Ice Capades, and Holiday on Ice
  • Levels coached: Beginner through adult; recreational and competitive levels in figure skating and hockey
  • Coaching philosophy: Skating is a lifelong sport and I consider it a privilege whenever I am asked to help a beginner establish a solid skating foundation or help a competitive skater reach their goals. 
  • Rate: $50 per 30-minute lesson

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Hannah Yi

  • Gold medalist in Freestyle
  • Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field
  • Studying education at University of Washington
  • Rate: $37.50 per 30 min lesson

Heather

Heather Collick

  • Double USFS Gold Medalist: Freestyle & Moves in the Field; Youngest individual to become a Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field (2006)
  • 11 years competitive skating experience; 9 years coaching experience
  • Coaching philosophy: I strive to help skaters grow as competitive athletes and individuals in a safe, healthy, and fun environment.
  • Hobbies: Hiking, synchronized skating, animals, traveling
  • Education: B.A. Global Studies, Master of Nonprofit Management
  • Rate: $45 per 30 minute lesson

Jessica

Jessica Bennett

  • Skating Experience: Began skating at age 5, 2022 USFSA Graduating Seniors Program Silver Level Award Pursuing Double Gold in Moves in the Field and Solo Pattern Dance; have passed Juvenile MIF, Bronze Solo Pattern Dances, and Pre-Preliminary Free Skate. Three-time Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships Preliminary & Open Juvenile competitor (2016-2018)
  • Coaching Experience: 5 years of group and private lessons, specializing in instructing young children in Snowplow Sam levels, timid adult skaters, and those returning to the sport after hiatus
  • Coaching Philosophy: I’m passionate about sharing my love of skating while providing students with strong skill fundamentals, equipping them to reach a wide variety of goals
  • Education: Majoring in Recreation Management & Leadership and minoring in Sociology at Western Washington University 
  • Hobbies: Watching hockey, reading, running, trying new restaurants and coffee shops
  • Rate: $20 per 30-minute lesson

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Julie Draney

  • Member of PSA and USFS
  • Specializes in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, and Ice Dancing
  • Triple USFS Gold Medalist
  • Sectional Competitor; 10 years competitive experience
  • Trained at Broadmoor Arena
  • Cast member of 2002 XIX Olympic Winter Games 
  • Rate: $45 per 30 minute lesson

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Kalina Chung

  • USFS Gold Medalist
  • Regional Champion
  • 10+ years coach/choreographer experience; regional level, adult sectional + national levels
  • Specializes in Freestyle and Choreography
  • Award-winning Artist
  • B.F.A. Sculpture/Three Dimensional Forum (3D4M), University of Washington
  • Hobbies: skiing, dogs, plants, cooking, exploring
  • Rate: $44 per 30 minute lesson

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Kellie McNulty

  • Bio coming soon!

Makayla

Makayla Krajewski

  • Coaching Basic Skills to competitive level (8+ years coaching experience)
  • Specializing in freestyle, skating skills, off ice strength & conditioning
  • International Sports Performance Specialist Certification (I.S.S.A) & Certified Personal Trainer (American Council of Exercise)
  • Personal Training Degree; Rochester Technical Community College (2014)
  • Professional Figure Skater with Disney on Ice
  • Trained under former Russian Junior World team member: Olga Godyaeva - Wheeler
  • USFSA Triple Gold Medalist; Skating Skills, Singles & Solo Free Dance
  • Ten years competitive skating experience; MN State Championships, Regionals, US Masters Nationals (Championship Senior Ladies),  US Pro Open Competition, SunValley Pro Skaters Open Competition
  • Rate: $40 per 30-minute lesson

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Marie Greishaber

  • Bio coming soon!

Coach Mark

Mark Jahnke

  • USFS Quadruple Gold Medalist (Skating Skills, Free Skating, Partnered Pattern Dance, Partnered Free Dance), Bronze Test in Pairs
  • Specialist in ice dance, partnering (incl. test partnering), advanced skating technique, footwork, choreography and interpretation, and adult skating
  • Students have passed Gold tests in Pattern Dance (partnered), Free Dance (partnered), and Skating Skills
  • 12-year competitive career in freestyle and ice dance training under World and Olympic coaches in Boston, MA and Ann Arbor, MI
  • Competitive Highlights: International Selection Pool member, 5-time US National Competitor, 3-time US Intercollegiate Champion (2010), 2009 National Silver Medalist in Solo Dance, 2011 Pacific Coast Sectional Champion, 3-time Pacific Coast Sectional Medalist
  • Education: AB Magna Cum Laude (Harvard), MPA (Princeton), MSc with Merit (SOAS), MBA (Quantic)
  • Fulbright Scholar, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Argentine Tango de Salon dancer and instructor
  • Rate: $50 per 30min

Max

Max Anderson

  • 2x U.S. Figure Skating gold medalist (moves in the field & solo free dance). NWP regional medalist, Pacific sectional competitor, Excel national champion. Professional skater with Sun Valley on Ice.
  • Coaching Experience: All levels with and emphasis on basics, skating skills, and jump technique.
  • Education: Pursuing a B.S. in Kinesiology at Seattle University.
  • Rate: $38 per 30 Minute Lesson

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Morgan Bradley

  • Bio coming soon!

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Monica Tschang

  • Licensed Learn to Skate Coach for 7 years
  • Skating Experience: Solo Ice Dance Nationals, Ice Dance Gold and International Tests, USFS Double Gold Medalist
  • Levels coached: Learn to Skate Snowplow, Basic Skills, and Freestyle; Ice Dance; Moves in the Field
  • Coaching philosophy: I try to make skating fun for students of all skill and age levels with encouragement, patience, and a little silliness :)
  • Education: B.A. in Cell Biology and Neuroscience; current Neuroscience PhD student at UW
  • Hobbies: Cooking new foods, finding and eating the best local desserts, and exploring the outdoors
  • Rate: $40 per 30 minute lesson

Natalie

Natalie Thompson

  • Bio coming soon!

Olga

Olga Wheeler

  •  Coaching experience 20 + years
  • Specializing in Freestyle, Skating Skills, Jumps, High Edge
  • Coach of US Masters National Competitors, MN State Championship Medalists, and Regional & Sectional Competitors
  • Russian Junior World Team Member and International Competitor
  • Professional Figure Skater with Disney on Ice (1996-2001)
  • Bachelor Degree in Physical Education and Sports and Rehabilitation
  • Certified Personal Trainer ( ISSA) and Certified Corrective Exercise Instructor (ISSA)
  • Worked with Rochester Grizzlies Junior Hockey Team, Edge Work (2022-2024)
  • Rate: $55 per 30-minute lesson
  • Hobbies: Tennis, Golf, Nature walks and Family activities

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Sally Jeanne Watkins

  • USFS Triple Gold Medalist: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Ice Dance
  • PSA Level III Ranking
  • 15 years coaching experience
  • Specializes in preparing athletes to compete under the International Judging System
  • Coach of Excel National Final and Sectional Singles Final competitors
  • Intercollegiate National Champion (2008)
  • Former Professional Skater with Bietak Productions and Ice Theater of New York
  • Bachelors degrees in Engineering - Physics and Chemistry (Miami University)
  • Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering (NYU)
  • Rate: $55 per 30 minute lesson

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Sarah Berkshire

  • Started skating when I was 10 years old in Anchorage, Alaska
  • Levels/abilities coaches: Basic Skills through Pre-Free Adult and Youth. Moves in the Field Synchronized Skating. Off Ice Strength and Conditioning.
  • Coaching Philosophy: My background as a physical therapist allows me to have an unique perspective on body alignment and movement patterns and help correct these during lessons.
  • Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Regis University
  • Hobbies: I own Twist Physical Therapy and specialize in working with skaters off the ice to improve their body alignment, flexibility and muscle control. Spending time with my family.
  • Rate: $35 per 30 minute lesson

Learn to Skate and Emerald Edge Coaches

Group class and private lesson instructors

Alaina Vashro

Bella Bergeron

Bettina Beverly

Bianca Graydinger

Brit Broostrom

Dayna Suess

Emma Gracyk

Esther Chan

Jasmine Dahm

Lauren Louie

Lydia Sorbo

Malia Mcarter

Mina Cheney

Neha Bhargava

Pat Leudtke

Sarah Rauf

Sasha Mullen

Willa Zhao

Guest Coach Program

Guest coaches are welcome to visit Kraken Community Iceplex maximum of 2-times a week.  Any questions in the meantime, please contact the Kraken Skating Academy. 

Contact Kraken Skating Academy