Coaches are available for private and small group lessons. Some specialize in Dance, Freestyle or Moves and each charge thier own hourly rate.  Skaters are expected to contact and make arrangements with coaches on their own except for sessions that are designated as group, power or synchro sessions.  All CCSA coaches are professionals registered with the United States Figures Skating Association.

Jennifer Bukovich   Resume	Jen Bukovich jskate_xl@live.com Qualifications: 1997-Present Figure skating coach at CCSA 2004-Present Figure skating coach at LBFSC PSA Member USFS Registered Coach and Member Liability Insured CER Requirement Classes Completed Competitive skater for 10 years, competing in several states and Canada. Tri-State and Regional competitor. Active Figure skater for 23 years Adult Gold Dance, Junior MIF, Novice FS, Adult Gold MIF, Adult Gold FS   Coaching Philosophy: I encourage my students to achieve their goals in figure skating. I want my students to share my enthusiasm and commitment to the sport. I remind my students that perseverance rewards us as we will excel in our sport. Coaching Rates: Home Rink: $10/ 15 minutes Out of Town: $11/ 15 minutes Competition and Test Rate: Home Rink: $10.00 per event Out of Town: $11.00 per event plus travel expenses divided between participating students. I do not charge for meals. Cutting Music: Preliminary - Pre - Juvenile Free Skate: $12.00 includes 2 CD’s and tape Juvenile - Novice Free Skate: $15.00 Junior and Senior Free Skate Long Program: $20.00 Short Program: $20.00
Jessica Comfort    Resume	Jessica Comfort jcomfort@mtu.edu Qualifications: Current Data Analyst, Michigan Technological University Current LTS Coach for MTU Skate-Up Program, Michigan Technological University Tests Passed: Gold Medalist in Dance, Novice Level Freestyle, Novice MIF Tests Successfully Coached: Junior MIF, Gold Dance, Novice Freestyle PSA Member USFS Registered Coach and Member Liability Insured CER Requirement Classes Completed Areas of Expertise: Dance, Freestyle, MIF   Coaching Rates: Private and Group lessons $9.00 / 15 min Testing- $10.00/ test (regular rate for additional practice ice the day of the test) Competition- availability to be determined   Teaching Availability: 4-6 hours per week - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thurs Sessions Personal Notes: Jessica resides in Houghton with her three children.  She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family.  Her love of skating and the skating community is what keeps her coming back to the rink.
Jenny DePuydt	Jenny DePuydt jdepuydtsaari@yahoo.com Qualifications: COMING SOON
Rachel Franchock   Resume	Rachel Franchock rmfranch@mtu.edu Qualifications: Senior Moves, Gold Dance, Intermediate Freestyle Team USA and World Team competitor Individual Gold Dance High School State Champion
Jada (Comfort) Gullstrand	Jada (Comfort) Gullstrand jmgullst@mtu.edu Qualifications:   Current Skating Programs and Student Athlete Academic Coordinator, Michigan Technological University Tests Passed: Gold Medalist in MIF, Dance, Senior Level Freestyle Tests Successfully Coached: Senior MIF, Gold Dance, Novice Freesty Areas of E xpertise: MIF, Dance, Freestyle, Synchronized Skating, Power Skating   Teaching Availability: Not Currently Coaching Rates:     n/a Work History; Marketing Manager / Facility Management Corporation Ice Sports / 2009 Marketing and Skating Director / TampaBay Skating Academy / 2004 - 2009 Figure Skating and Synchronized Skating Coach / Copper Country Skating Academy / 2002 - 2004 Education: B.S. in Business Administration / Miami University of Ohio / 2002 Varsity Student Athlete / Synchronized Skating Team / 1998 - 2002  Personal Notes: Resides in Houghton with her husband and two children. Enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Rebeka Horsch     Resume	Rebeka Horsch rmhorsch@mtu.edu Skating Experience: Houghton High School Skating Team, 2007-2011 Team qualified for States in 2009, 2010, and 2011 Copper Country Skating Academy 1997 to the Present Tested and competed individually. Currently working on Gold Dance, PreJuvenile Free Skate and Junior Moves in the Field. Copper Country Skating Academy Northern Ice Synchronized Skating Team 2003 to 2009 Competed regionally and nationally. Won gold medal at States Games of America in Colorado Springs, CO.
Sherry Karnosky   Resume	Sherry Karnosky sherrykarnosky@hotmail.com Qualifications (tests passed): Dance: Silver medal and 1 Pre Gold with solos, the complete Pre-Gold Dance Test and 3 Gold Dances As an Adult or Master Freestyle:  Juvenile Figures:  1st Test (Bronze medal), Adult Bronze Figure Test Tests Successfully Coached 1992-9/08: Figures:  1 Moves (Preliminary through Juvenile):  on my own 55, with others 1, Total 56 Freestyle (Pre Preliminary through Juvenile):  25 Dance (Preliminary through Gold):  on my own, 437, with others 17, Total 454   Additional area of expertise taught:  Posture and Carriage USFS Dance Judge, Bronze Level, 1989-1992 Education:  B.S. in Education (’70), M.S. in Library  Science (’72)  Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Coaching Rates: Lesson Fee: $9/15 min. at Home Rink, $10/15 min. Out-of-town Music Fee: $20/program, 2 copies provided on CD and/or tape Coaching Philosophy: Testing:  I encourage skaters to test when ready.  I charge $9.00/day to coach tests at Home rink, $10.00/day Out-of-town and the same amount/day, not event, for competition. Competition: I encourage skaters to compete and strive to skate their personal best, regardless of placement. Summer School:  I encourage skaters to attend summer
Michelle King   Resume	Michelle King meking@mtu.edu Qualifications : Registrations: USFS, PSA Levels skated: Senior moves, Pre-Gold ice dance, Intermediate freestyle Teaching levels: Low/Intermediate moves, dance, and freestyle.  Non-qualifying level synchro coach. Rates: $7.50/ 15min per on-ice individual lesson
Julie LaFond	Julie LaFond jalafond@mtu.edu Qualifications: Tested Through Senior Level Moves in the Field, Tested through Juvenile level free skate Teaching levels: Moves in the Field through The Senior Level, Freestyle through the Novice level Coaching Rates: Rates: $9/15 minute lesson Other Services: For test sessions and competitions, $25 flat rate charge
Sara Rutz   Resume	Sara Rutz sara.rutz@gmail.com Qualifications: Registrations: USFS Registered Coach (Category B), PSA Member Levels skated: Pre-gold dances, Intermediate Moves, Juvenile Freestyle, 1st Figure Test Teaching Levels:  I have worked with skaters of all levels from beginners to more advanced skaters Coaching Rates: $8.25 for 15 minutes  Music cutting: $10.00  Testing: $8.25/day  Competitions: $8.25/day Additional Comments: MTU Learn -to-Skate Director for 9 years MTU Summer Skating School Director for 5 years  Calumet High School Figure Skating Team Coach Computer teacher at Houghton Elementary School I enjoy working with skaters of all ages and abilities in a positive and supportive manner that promotes a love for the support as well as discipline and a work ethic that will goes beyond the rink.
Jane Summersett   Resume	Jane Summersett janesummersett@yahoo.com jcsummersett@mtu.edu Qualifications: Tests: Senior Moves, Senior Freestyle, Gold Dance, Canadian Gold Dance, International Dances, Senior Freedance Throughout my competitive skating career I have had the privilege of medaling, at the novice and junior levels, at Nationals, competing multiple times at international competitions, being on team USA for six years, being a World alternate three times, and being chosen for the model short dance in Milan Italy, which ISU chose as the feature demonstration for the new rules. During the years I have been honored to be a member of team USA and have had the opportunity to train along side and compete with current World and Olympic champions. Coaching Rates: Private and Group lessons   $15.00 / 15 min Testing-   $15.00/ test (regular rate for additional practice ice the day of the test) Competition- availability to be determined I am excited to return to the area and be involved with the clubs in which I started my skating career.