My Coach Rocks!
Does your ISI coach rock? Please send a short essay (about 75 words or less) telling us why, along with a high-resolution photo, to editor@skateisi.org. Essays must be written by skaters (not their parents). Skaters and coaches must be current ISI members.
Christine Wilson Brinton
“My coach is Christine Wilson Brinton. I love and appreciate her enthusiasm in every lesson and competition we have together. She values who I am as a person and skater, and she believes that I can do anything!”
Adrian
City of Bowie Ice Arena
Bowie, Md.
Jenna Pitts
“My coach, Ms. Jenna, rocks because she always encourages me to try new skills, and she is very kindhearted. She is the best coach I could ever ask for. I love learning from her! Thank you, Ms. Jenna!”
Prisha
FMC William Chase Arena
Natick, Mass.
Sarah Devereaux McCormick
“My coach, Sarah, rocks! She pushes me in all the best ways, and she’s tough yet silly, too, just when I need it. She’s a great mentor, and I’m always learning so much from her!”
Lainey
Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center
Eagle River, Alaska
Leah Farzin
“Leah Farzin is the best coach; she has been my coach since I started at 11. She is always supportive, funny, and she cares about my life outside of skating, as evidenced by this picture of us at my graduation. Although I am a grown-up now and go to college, she makes time for me to still get a lesson when I’m home. I feel so lucky that I got Leah as a coach, and she really does rock!”
Aliyah
Juneau Skating Club
Juneau, Alaska
Jannella Gaza
“My coach, Jannella Gaza, rocks because she helps me understand how to do different moves; she is patient, kind and choreographs great routines!”
Sophia
Skatetown Ice Arena
Roseville, Calif.
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