Coaches

	B. J. LillyPhone: (714) 518-3265e-mail: icesk8coach84@yahoo.comUSFS Gold Test Medalist Figures and Freeskate Bronze Dance Test Medalist Regional, Sectional, National and International Competitor Coach of regional, sectional and national skaters USFS, ISI, Member and PSA rated coach ISI Gold Judge Over 30 years of teaching experience; specializing in: jumping, spinning technique and moves in the field . Enjoys coaching all levels of skating Primary Rink: The Rinks, in Anaheim
	Karen Berzon-FecciaE-mail: kbsk8s@att.netPhone: 949-870-0985 Rink: Anaheim Ice, Aliso Viejo (Ice Palace) USFSA Test Level: USFSA Gold Dance (Sr.), and Silver (Jr.) Free Dance Medalist. PSA Ratings: Senior Rated MIF, Senior Rated Dance, Certified Freestyle Coaching: 30 years I coach all ages and all levels of MIF, Dance, and up to Novice Freestyle. I work with USFS, and ISI. I currently work with the ICEKATERS Open Juvenile Team. Accomplishments: 1976,1977,1978, National Silver Dance Competitor 1977 South West and Pacific Coast Silver Dance Champion 1979 South West Gold Dance Silver Medalist I have coached students through their Senor MIF, Senor Dance, Novice Free Skate. I have prepared Students to compete at Southwest – Nationals, and International Synchro competitions. Statement: I am very passionate about our sport and value the responsibility of coaching and guiding our young athletes. My reward is to see their accomplishments.
	TERRI SUZANNEThe Rinks – Anaheim ICE714-518-3255 tsuzanne@socal.rr.com QUALIFICATIONS USFS Gold Figure and Freestyle Medalist USFS Pre-Gold Ice Dance Medalist Regional and National Coach in Freestyle and Ice Dance PSA Senior Rated in Freestyle Professional show experience – Ice Capades EDUCATION MBA, Georgetown University, 1990 BA, International Affaires, University of Colorado, 1988 Graduated With Distinction (3.94 GPA), National Dean’s List Who’s Who Among Student’s in America’s Universities Golden Key Honor Society TEACHING PHILOSOPHY I have been involved with skating as a competitor, professional skater, writer, speaker, coach and choreographer for over 30 years. As a competitive coach, I emphasize goal setting to help make dreams a reality. I encourage excellent technique, using positive reinforcement to develop the jump, spin and edge skills necessary to become an accomplished skater. I encourage my students to excel in their scholastic studies and currently have long-time students enrolled at MIT, UCLA, The Air Force Academy, UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton and Adrian University. Many of my students continue to participate in skating at the collegiate level.
	Dorian Shields Valles dorian.valles@gmail.com San Diego Ice Arena or any other arena or rink as an independent contractor/guest coach Over 33 years coaching experience in the Southern California area USFS National Singles Technical Specialist for International Judging System USFS Gold Figure and Freestyle Medalist Former National Novice Champion Coach of past US Junior Ladies Champion, National and International competitors PSA Master Rated in Figures and Freestyle PSA Ranking Level V Presenter and/or host for PSA coaching seminars and judging schools in the So. Calif. Area Past member of Public Relations and Conference Committees for PSA Qualified to coach all levels of competitors Currently consulting on choreography and IJS Levels for Singles
	LIA TROVATITELEPHONE # (714) 666 – 2269EMAIL liatrovati@yahoo.com v Italian National Champion – Ice Dancing v Olympic, World, and European Competitor v Experienced teaching Professional for over 20 years v Former and current students have participated at National and International Championships v Specialties: Choreography, Edges, Stoking and Moves in the Field v Main teaching facility: Anaheim Ice v Private Lessons available in 20, 30 40 and 60 minute blocks My enthusiastic approach and ability to demonstrate technical skills helps me to instill both an understanding of the sport and a love of figure skating in all of my students. ~Ciao
	Sean RabbittPhone #: (714) 747-1712 Fax #: (714) 692-2728Email: fire_hair08@yahoo.com Coaching Rink: Orange County Ice Palace (Yorba Linda, CA) I coach skaters of all levels and ages, from ISI to USFSA levels. I teach jumps, spins, foot work, and choreography. I tend to specialize in jump technique at the rink I teach at with many of the kids there. I have strong technique that I teach and have been taught from by my coaches who are World and Olympic coaches. I also do a lot of choreography for skaters in the So. Cal area, but have done choreography outside of California, such as for the Chinese Taipei skater Sebra Yen (Senior Man). I am also a current competitor in USFSA, ranked 11th in the United States at the Junior Mens level in January of 2010 (Short program 10th, Long program 10th- combined overall score 11th). Test Levels Completed Moves in the Field- Senior Freeskate- Junior (soon to be Senior) Pairs- Novice 2010 AT&T US National Competitor (Junior Mens11th) 2010 Pacific Coast Sectional Junior Mens Silver Medalist (2nd) 2010 Southwest Pacific Junior Mens Silver Medalist (2nd)
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If you’d like to contact me please do so through my contact info above, or also contact me through the Glacier Falls FSC.

ISU & USFSA Rule Changes/Technical Notifications:

COACHES RESGISTRATION INFORCEMENT:

The Coaches Registration rule requirements, MR 5.09 and MR 5.10, were enacted by the Governing Council as a measure of safety and protection for all skaters. Coaches must be up to date on these rule requirements to be allowed to coach skaters at U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned events. The background check requirement is a key step in this process.

As a U.S. Figure Skating club, it is your responsibility to verify that only coaches who are registered as being compliant for the 2010-11 season are allowed to participate in the U.S. Figure Skating-sanctioned event(s) your club is hosting. When a club does not enforce the Coaches Registration rule requirements, it is placing itself and the event at risk for potential liability should any claim arise involving a non-compliant coach.

For more information on Coaches Requirements for the 2010-11 season, follow this link:

http://www.usfigureskating.org/content.asp?menu=coaches.

Rules are only effective and serve their intended purpose if they are enforced. Please make every reasonable effort to ensure that the coaches who participate in all upcoming sanctioned test sessions and competitions hosted by your club are compliant with the Coaches Registration rule requirements.

We appreciate your help and dedication to the safety of our skaters. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Susi Wehrli, Senior Director of Membership

Technical Notification 54

DATED: October 1, 2009

Technical Notification 54 supersedes Technical Notification 49. The major changes to the

document refer to the combination spin with a change of foot and the clarification of the optional

fly in the Intermediate Short Program solo spin.

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Technical Notification 53

DATED: Sept. 3, 2009

Technical Notifications’ Continued Active Status

The Technical Group has reviewed the Technical Notifications and determined each

notification’s status. The effective date of U.S. Figure Skating rule changes for the 2009-10

season was Sept. 1, 2009, unless otherwise stated. As such, U.S. Figure Skating has reviewed

all Technical Notifications that were posted prior to Sept. 1, 2009, for relevancy under the

current rules.

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Technical Notification 51

DATED: July 9, 2009

RE: Singles Skating – Spiral Sequence – Novice Ladies Short Program

In the Novice Ladies Short Program, a minimum of two (2) spirals with at least one change of foot is required. Spirals on both the left and right foot must be executed. The skater must have at least one 3 second spiral on each foot to achieve at least a Level 1. Only the first 3 attempted spirals will count for leveled features. Additional features for higher levels may be achieved and added to the level based upon the successful completion of the two required spirals. An unsupported spiral is required to receive above a Level 1.

Conferences and Seminars:

No Conferences or Seminars listed for our area at this time.

ARC
The PSA
Area Representatives Committee

Area 16 coaches

ARC FORWARD is a new concept meant to serve as helpful hints, reminders and questions that might easily be ‘back-burnered’ in the day-to-day efforts of everyone involved with the great sport of Skating. We plan to include questions for all disciplines as they arise….actually before they arise, in order for everyone to be able to anticipate and deal with them more successfully.

Based on the idea that very few of us remember everything all the time, you may have tips to share as well. If you do, please send them to either me, David DeCaprio, oscstmblt.ddecaprio@gci.net or Marylill Elbe, LBSK8@aol.com .

There are only 2 requirements. One is that it is in the form of a question the other is that it should be at least 3 months before its occurrence date.

An example might be: If your facility signs its Fall user group contracts in June and you want to expand your Fall 2010 program, when is the right time to submit your request? How detailed is it expected to be? In order to provide ice time for a special event like a Workshop or Seminar or even a new competition, one must be thinking far ahead and on managements timetable.

PSA:

PSA West Governor:

Christine Fowler-Binder: christinefowlerbinder@yahoo.com

Marylill Elbe: lbs8@aol.com

US Figure Skating Rep to PSA

Tammy Gambill: tammyg92373@yahoo.com

USFS Coaches Committee Chair:

Jackie Brenner: sk8jackie@aol.com