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:

• Coach of USFS Gold Test Medalists

• Coach of US Figure Skating Regional competitors 

• Coach of Minnesota State champions and medalists

• Coach of US Adult National medalists

• 25 + years of Skating School direction

• 25 + years of Ice Show production

Specializations:

• PSA Master Rating in Moves in the Field

• PSA Senior Rating in Free Skate

• PSA Certified Rating in Program Director and Group Instruction

Education:

• BA in Communication, Art Minor, University of Minnesota

• Group Fitness Instructor, National Exercise Trainers Association

Contact Information:

Email: tplsal@bitstream.net