Meet our Coaching Staff
The only skating club in the state of Minnesota with 5 U.S. National Competitors and
2 Team USA International Competitors on staff.
Benjamin Miller Reisman
Ben is a former National, International, Grand Prix and World Junior Team competitor in singles figure skating. He was a three-time junior medalist at the US National Figure Skating Championships (2000-2002). At age seven, Benjamin began his competitive skating training under the direction of coaches Ann Eidson (1991 to 2004) and Ted Engelking (1990 to 2003) with the St. Paul FSC. Ben trained around the world with Alexei Mishin (1998 to 2004), a world and Olympic gold medal coach. In 2006 Ben moved to Michigan to train with coaches Igor Shpilband and Marina Zoueva in ice dance where he earned gold medals for all of the dances. Ben developed and leads a successful high-level group lesson format for competitive skaters in both singles and pairs disciplines. He runs off and on-ice group classes on a daily basis for all levels of skaters allowing for additional time spent on edge, jump and spin exercises in a fun and competitive environment. He is experienced in the use of the pole jump harness and the electronic spinner with harness.
Ben oversees all aspects of the figure skating creative and athletic process including:
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Teaching new skating elements
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Training programs
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Managing off-ice training
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Music selection
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Costume design
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Choreography
Professional experience and Highlights:
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Head or Assistant Coach to 51 Minnesota State Champions since 2008
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Head or Assistant Coach to 17 U.S. Figure Skating Gold Freestyle Medalists since 2008
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National and International choreographer
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National and International coach:
-2018 European Championships competitor
-2018 U.S. Championships Juvenile Pairs Silver Medalists
-2009 through 2011 and 2014 through 2018 U.S.
U.S.National Championship competitors
-2010: U.S. Collegiate Championships Fourth
Place Medalist
-2010: Coup De Nice (Nice, France) competitor
-2010: Gardenia Spring Trophy (Ortisei, Italy)
Bronze Medalist
-2010 through 2011: U.S. Junior National competitors
-2007 through 2011 and 2014 through 2018
Sectional competitors
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Business, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Molly is a National, International and Senior Grand Prix Choreographer with a background of knowledge gained from studying under Olympic-level choreographers (David Wilson, Sebastien Britten, Sandra Bezick and Tom Dickson) and International-level coaches Ann Eidson and Zoe Hill. As a competitor, Molly was a 5-time US National Competitor and Team USA member. In partnership with her technically-focused teammates, Molly’s focus on building quality skating and performance skills cultivates well rounded skaters. She is passionate about inspiring a greater understanding of musicality and movement, while encouraging self-expression and confidence on and off the ice.
Professional Experience and Highlights:
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National, International and Senior Grand Prix Choreographer
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International Coach
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8+ years of coaching experience
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6+ years of ice show production
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Supporting actress / skating role in Ice Castles 2 (Sony Pictures 2010)
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U.S. Figure Skating Athletes Advisory Committee, (2014 - 2019)
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U.S. Figure Skating Championships Athlete Representative (2015, 2016, 2017)
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Ice Network Ice Desk Commentator, Skate America and US Championships (2016)
Specializations:
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Choreography
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Skating skills
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Spins
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Moves in the field
Education:
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BA, College of Design, University of Minnesota
Linzie LaBrasseur Auge
@coach_linzie_skates
Linzie LaBrasseur Auge is a general technical skills coach with over 10 years of experience in coaching at the St. Paul Figure Skating Club. She grew up training under national, international, and Olympic coaches. Linzie believes in an athlete-centered coaching philosophy that is equally focused on the technical and psychological needs of her skaters in order for them to be successful. She is beginning her journey through the Professional Skaters Association's (PSA) rating system to further validate her technical knowledge and teaching experience.
Professional Experience:
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Learn to Skate and Preschool Skate On-Ice Coordinator
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Learn to Skate & Academy Coach at SPFSC for 10+ years
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Private lesson coach for 5+ years
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National Excel Series & National Excel Festival coach
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State & Regional competitor
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Moves in the Field Gold Test Medalist, Freestyle Silver Test Medalist
Education:
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Resource Development & Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of Minnesota
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Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout
Madeline Moore
Madeline is a National Ice Dance Coach for Solo Dance and Partnered Dance and has instructed students through Gold and International tests. In addition to Ice Dance, she also specializes in coaching Moves in the Field, spins, and choreography. Madeline grew up training at St. Paul FSC under the coaching of Ted Engelking and Ann Eidson, and moved to Boston in 2003 to train with Ice Dance coaches Barrett Brown and Tom Lecinski. Madeline is a 2-time National Competitor in singles (figures National Champion) and Dance, with extensive off ice training in ballroom dance and ballet. Madeline performed with Disney on Ice in principal roles, which enhances her ability to help skaters work toward a diversity of skating goals. Madeline takes a Whole Person approach to her coaching and loves working with the full range of skill levels and ages. Due to her extensive personal experience in Singles, Dance, Figures, and off-ice dance, she is equipped to support a wide-range of skating goals.
Professional experience and Highlights:
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18+ years coaching Dance and Freestyle
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Head or Assistant Coach to over a dozen Gold Test Medalists in Dance, MIF, Freestyle
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Head or Assistant Coach to Regional, State, Sectional and U.S. National Championship and National Solo Dance competitors
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1996 State, Regional and National Champion in Figures
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2004 National Ice Dance Competitor
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USFS Gold Test Medalist in Freestyle, Dance, MIF, International Test Medalist in Dance
Education:
Northwestern University in Evanston, IL: BA Summa Cum Laude
RN, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Summa Cum Laude
Kimberly Cole Stahle
Kimberly (Kim) is PSA Master Rated Free Skate coach, teaching at the St. Paul Figure Skating Club for over 20 years. Kim is a USFS Quadruple Gold Test Medalist (Free skating, Moves, Dance, Figures). Her focus is the technical side of the sport with emphasis on creating Gold Test Medalists and competitors. Kim’s coaching background includes knowledge gained from training under National/International level coaches Ann Eidson, Ted Engelking, and Ari Lieb as well as Olympian Carol Fox in Colorado (2000-2001). As a competitor, Kim was a MN State Senior Ladies Champion (1998, 1996), the 1997 National Collegiate Champion, and 2001 US National competitor. Kim thrives on helping skaters attain their personal goals through hard work and the passion for the sport of figure skating. Kim shares her love for edges, spins, and jumps while encouraging skaters and building confidence!
Professional Experience and Highlights:
· Coach of USFS 30+ Gold Test Medalists (Free Skate, Moves, Solo Free Dance)
· Coach of US National Festival Senior Ladies Bronze Medalist 2019 and competitors
· Coach of US Figure Skating Regional Medalists and competitors
· Coach of Minnesota State champions and medalists
· Coach of US National Collegiate competitors
· Coach of US Adult National medalists
Specializations:
· PSA Master Rating in Free Skate
· Teaching and Training Moves in the Field/Skating Skills
· Jump Technique
· Training skaters to compete and accomplish USFS Gold Tests
Education:
· University of Minnesota- Twin Cities 1998
· BS in Kinesiology
· Minor in Social Psychology
· MN Coaching Certificate -1998
Holly Anderson
Holly is the Academy and Adult Director at St. Paul FSC. She is a PSA Accredited coach, working with beginners to State and Regional competitors since 2011. She is a Moves in the Field Gold Test Medalist and is working towards passing her Gold Freeskate test. She started taking group classes at age 6, but started her competitive career at 17. Holly is a firm supporter in Adults Skate Too and an active participant in the US Figure Skating Adult community.
Competitive Highlights:
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2021 MN State Master Int/Nov Champion
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2020 Adult Midwestern Sectional Qualifier
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2019 MN State Masters Int/Nov Champion
Education:
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BA Communication Studies, Management minor at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
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Group Fitness and Youth Fitness Certifications
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Group Fitness Instructor, National Exercise Trainers Association
Karen Meck
Karen has been coaching for over 25 years. She is a third-generation figure skater and a PSA Master rated coach. She enjoys working with skaters of all ages, focusing on setting goals and helping students to achieve them. Karen loves to take skaters from their very beginning stages all the way through to becoming Gold test medalists.
Professional Experience and Highlights:
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Coach of USFS Gold Test Medalists
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Coach of US Figure Skating Regional competitors
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Coach of Minnesota State champions and medalists
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Coach of US Adult National medalists
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25 + years of Skating School direction
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25 + years of Ice Show production
Specializations:
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PSA Master Rating in Moves in the Field
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PSA Senior Rating in Free Skate
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PSA Certified Rating in Program Director and Group Instruction
Education:
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BA in Communication, Art Minor, University of Minnesota
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Group Fitness Instructor, National Exercise Trainers Association
Rebecca Johnson
Rebecca has been involved in the figure skating community for more than 30 years. She enjoys coaching skaters of all ages and abilities. What she enjoys most is helping skaters to achieve their goals. Her time at the rink is split between coaching and her own training, being an active participant in the US Figure Skating Adult competitive community. This has given her the opportunity to train and compete all over the country - and even abroad. Outside of skating, Rebecca is an elementary school teacher. She loves to teach, whether in the classroom or at the ice rink.
Professional Experience and Competitive Highlights:
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Coaching since 1999
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PSA Rated Registered Moves in the Field and Freestyle
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Coach of State and Regional competitors
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Coach of Adult Sectional medalists and National competitors
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USFS Gold Test Medalist in Moves in the Field and Adult Gold Free Skate
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Adult National Solo Dance Champion
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Adult National Medalist
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MN State Adult Gold Champion
Education:
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Masters in Teaching and Learning, St. Mary’s University of MN
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B.S. in Elementary Education, St. Cloud State University
Sarina David
Sarina grew up skating in Canada, where she achieved her Canadian Gold tests in Figures, Free Skate, Dance, and Skating Skills as well as Senior Competitive tests in Singles and Free Skate Pairs. She competed at the Canadian National Championships in Novice Pairs, Junior Pairs, and Senior Pairs, as well as Junior Ladies. She also competed at the Canada Winter Games in Novice Ladies and competed Internationally in Junior Pairs, Senior Pairs and Junior Ladies. Sarina loves working with skaters of all ages and levels, and hopes to teach them the love of skating. She wants to share her passion of skating with her skaters and help them achieve their own personal goals through hard work and dedication while making skating positive and fun!
Professional Experience and Highlights:
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30+ years coaching experience
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Coach of Canadian National Pairs Competitors
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Coach of US Figure Skating Regional and Sectional Competitors
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Coach of MN State Champions and Medalists
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Coach of US Figure Skating National Qualifying Series Competitors
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Coach of USFS Gold Test Medalists (Moves in the Field, Free Skate, Solo Free Dance)
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Coach of US Adult National Pairs Champions and Medalists
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6+ years of ice Show Direction
Specializations:
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Teaching and Training Moves in the Field (Skating Skills)
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Edge and Power Drills
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Jump Technique
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Spins
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Off-ice Jumps and Spins, Flexibility and Conditioning
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Music Editing
Education:
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan
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Major in Exercise and Sport Studies, Minor in Sociology