CIFSC Coaches

Ready to take your skating to the next level? Consider private lessons! Whether you are just starting out, or looking for additional training to refine your skills, we have the coaches for you! As an athlete or parent, finding the right fit in a coach is a top priority. Check out this resource from US Figure Skating to learn more about what the different coach qualifications mean.

Certified Learn To Skate Instructors are a great option to provide booster lessons to skaters in the Blades program. Certified LTS Instructors are able to provide private lessons to basic skills skaters, and take them to their first competitions! Once students begin preparing for their first US Figure Skating tests (typically when they move to the Aspire Level), it is important to add a USFS Accredited Coach to your team. Only Accredited Coaches can prepare skaters for and put skaters out for USFS Tests and Competitions beyond Compete USA Events.

U.S. Figure Skating Accredited Coaches have completed Core Certification from US Figure Skating. They can prepare skaters for tests in multiple disciplines, and take skaters of all levels to competitions. As a skater gets farther into training, it is important to look for a coach with specific accreditation or accomplishments through US Figure Skating such as:

  • Specialized Accreditation from US Figure Skating - Coaches can pursue Level 1, Level 2, Senior, or Master level accreditation in each discipline. A Master coach has demonstrated the highest level of coaching expertise and skill in the discipline (Singles, Skating Skills, Pairs, Ice Dance, etc.).

  • Competitive Coaching History - The highest competitive level the coach has successfully coached his/her students.

  • The personal skating accomplishments of the Coach - A Gold level means that a skater has personally achieved the highest test levels in that discipline (Singles, Skating Skills, Pairs, Ice Dance, etc.).

Madalyn Brook - USFS Accredited Master Coach

Coach Madalyn’s coaching history includes coaching skaters at all levels including competitors at the US National Championships in Senior Dance, Junior School Figures, Novice Pairs and Men’s Singles, National Theater On Ice, National Excel Festival and National Showcase.

Her students have passed tests in all levels of USFS Singles, Skating Skills, Pre-Gold patterned Ice Dancing, Novice Free Dance, Senior Pairs. She is Certified I.C.E. Coach with USFS holding 7 different Certification including two Master levels, and specializes in training skaters for IJS competition and Skating Skills.

She believe you can compete and still have fun while achieving great results! Personal Hobbies include singing, theatre, flute and dance.

Private Lessons with Madalyn:

  • Rate: $23.50 (24.50 Venmo) / 20 minute lesson; longer lessons available; Semi-private lessons with skaters at a similar level available; Off-ice harness lessons available

  • Currently accepting new students, and teaches all ages/levels

CONTACT MADALYN

Lindsay Danner - USFS Accredited Coach

Skating Director & Assistant Manager of the Bloomington Ice Center
Lindsay has been coaching Learn to Skate classes and private lessons since 2006, bringing nearly two decades of experience to the ice. She specializes in Singles and Skating Skills, and holds a Gold Medal ranking in Skating Skills and Pre-Gold in Singles.

Lindsay is a U.S. Figure Skating Accredited Coach, qualified to prepare skaters for competitions and official testing. She is passionate about teaching skaters of all ages and skill levels, whether you're stepping on the ice for the first time or working toward advanced goals.

Private Lessons with Lindsay:

  • Rate: $22.00 per ½ hour

  • Now Accepting New Students!

Interested in private instruction? Contact Lindsay and take your skating to the next level.

CONTACT Lindsay

Rachael Minteer - USFS Accredited Coach

Rachael started skating at the age of 2, passed her Gold Skating Skills and competed nationally and internationally with theatre on ice. She has worked at the Bloomington Ice Center for 14 years and has been coaching for 16 years. She currently coaches Skating Skills and Singles. She loves sharing her love of figure skating with all who want to learn!

Private Lessons with Rachael:

  • Rate: $25.00 per ½ hour

  • Currently accepting new students of all ages and abilities

CONTACT RACHAEL

E. Fischer - Certified LTS Instructor

Coach E. Fischer (they/them) has been in love with figure skating since first gliding on the ice in 2002.

As a first generation figure skater, E. has learned how to love this sport in their own time, and has been building their skating and coaching experience in their adult life, learning and sharing new ways to look at skating! 

E. has been working as a coach through CIFSC and the Bloomington Ice Center since 2021, and is looking forward to continuing helping grow this community!

Private Lessons with E. Fischer:

  • Rate: $22 per ½ hour

  • Currently accepting new students. Check availability here (updated monthly).

CONTACT E. Fischer

Nadine Khoury - Certified LTS Instructor

Nadine started skating at 19 years old. With a background in ballet, she trained under the USFS Adult Skating structure and has passed a number of Skating Skills and Singles tests. 

She teaches Learn to Skate USA courses for all beginners, and specializes in coaching adult skaters.

Private Lessons with Nadine:

  • Rate: $18 per ½ hour

  • Currently accepting new students

CONTACT NADINE