Private lessons are available to all skaters, regardless of age or skill level. Private lessons are an opportunity for one-on-one learning with a Skating Professional specific to a skater’s individual needs. Skaters of all ages and levels benefit from private lessons, which will help them learn and progress at an accelerated pace. Once a skater begins private lessons, they can choose to participate in skating competitions and advanced testing. All of these things will help foster a sense of dedication, accomplishment, good sportsmanship, and many other life lessons.
If you would like assistance in selecting an instructor based upon availability, goals, and skill level, please contact the Skating Lead, Shari Jude. She can be reached at 714-692-8776 ext. 4 or via email at sjude@therinks.com. You may also observe our Skating Instructors teaching group classes or private lessons and approach them directly to inquire about their availability.
All instructors are independent contractors who use the Yorba Linda ICE facility to teach private lessons and, therefore, set their own schedules, lesson fees, and policies. Below you will find a list of our private lesson instructors, a brief biography of their background, and their contact information. Please contact our Skating Lead, Shari Jude, should you need assistance in selecting an instructor. Below you will find a list of our private lesson instructors, a brief biography of their background, and their contact information.
PRIVATE LESSON REQUEST FORMSkating Professionals
Phone: 714.692.8776 Ext 3
Email: SJude@the-rinks.com
Skating Lead at Yorba Linda ICE. USFS Double Gold Medalist. Over 30 years coaching experience with all levels of skaters Specializes in Ice Dancing (partnered and solo), Ice Dancing Freedance,(partner and solo), and Moves In The Field. Trained extensively in off-ice: Ballroom, Power Stroking, and Off-Ice strength
Email: jes.moore@yahoo.com
Email:posadaj16@gmail.com
Email:sabrinaghaly@yahoo.com
Competitively figure skated for over 12 years and became a National Showcase Medalist and a Regional Competitor. Trained in singles and ice dance while becoming a Triple Gold Medalist in Free Dace, Moves in the Field, and singles Free-skate. Specializes in power and strength in the skater’s technique, on and off the ice. Enjoys working with everyone and wants students to have fun and enjoy what they are doing. Currently pursing for a degree in Biology to become a trauma surgeon.
Email: kaverzina@hotmail.com
Professional Figure Skating Coach at The Rinks-Yorba Linda Ice. PSA Certified Free Skating and Moves In The Field. Triple Gold Medalist in Freestyle, Pairs, and Moves in the Field (Russian Equivalent). Received a degree in Athletic Coaching at the Moscow State Academy of Physical Education –and Moscow Olympic College-Degree in early Childhood Development. US National Academy of Sport Medicine - Certified Strength and Conditioning Personal Trainer. NASM Certified - Athletic Performance Enhancement Specialist Former Russian National, International and World competitor. Member of the Russian National Team competing in both Senior and Junior. Trained by renowned Olympic and World Coaches: Natalya Pavlova and Nina Mozer. Professional Skater for Field Entertainment. Over 17 years of Coaching Experience in Freestyle, MIF, Pairs, Jump & Spins, Showcase /Theatre on Ice. Power & Agility for Hockey and Figure skaters( on ice and Off-ice). On -Ice & Off the ice Sport-Specific training for figure skaters
Email: Nicolejlee123@gmail.com
ISI and USFS certified. Over 10 years of skating and 15 years of dance and choreography experience. Extremely knowledgeable about off-ice strength and flexibility training. Currently pursuing a degree in child development, enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities, especially Tots!
Email: chelsealiu2018@gmail.com
Email: ramsey.caitlin@gmail.com
Email: matej@sileckyfirm.com
Skating Professional and instructor on ITV's Dancing on Ice (2020 Netherlands, Semi-Finalist; 2020 UK pre-show & 2018 UK Runner-Up). USFS Collegiate Junior Men's Champion, USFS Nationals Competitor Championship Pairs and Ukrainian National Team member. Triple gold medalist, USFS and Skate Canada, in Freestyle, Pairs and Moves in the Field (Elements) and USFS partnered dance tests (Pre-Silver+2). Trained under Olympic and World Coaches Alexei Mishin, Nina Mozer and Alexander Zhulin. Graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Team Captain of the Cal Figure Skating team and instructor of college course on the interdisciplinary aspects of figure skating. Performer with numerous additional shows including Woodstock Ice Productions, Ice Dance International, Ghiaccio Spettacolo (Italy) & Ice Theatre of New York. Over 10 years of coaching experience with children and adults, coached and choreographed for competitors through sectional Junior competitors and members of USFS’ National High Performance Development Team. Expertise in freestyle, pairs, choreography, skating skills and partnering pairs and dance tests. Extensive off-ice training in competitive ballroom dance, hip hop and other dance styles, and in plyometrics. PSA Basic Accreditation; 1st Aid CPR/AED Certified – Pediatric & Adult
Email: bmward14@gmail.com
USFS Triple Gold Medalist in MITF, Freeskate, and Ice Dance (Partnered). Eight time Southwest Pacific Regional Competitor. 2015 Southwest Pacific 2nd alternate at Senior Ladies. Principal performer with Willy Bietak’s Production on Royal Caribbean Cruises. PSA and USFS Coach compliant. Over twenty years and skating experience and ten years of coaching experience. Brittany specializing in singles; specifically spins and ice dance. She enjoys encouraging a love of skating in her students as well instilling important life lessons necessary beyond the boards.
Email: CoachAshleyZ@gmail.com
Involved in figure skating as either a coach or competitor for over twenty years. Experienced at coaching competitive ISI, USFS, stroking, choreography, dance, stretch, off-ice strength training/conditioning, and power skating for hockey players. Extensive dance training in ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip-hop, modern, and ballroom. ABA trained behavioral therapist with over ten years of experience working with children and adults with disabilities both on and off the ice. Committed to helping all skaters reach their goals whether they are competitive or recreational in nature.
