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Nancy Altmann
- Coaching since 2006 in New Ulm
- USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field
- USFS Junior Freeskate
- ISI Freestyle 8
- Coached skaters through Junior Moves in the Field and Novice Freeskate
- Coached Minnesota State Champions and Competitors
- ISI Gold Judge
- One-time Synchronized Skating Championship Competitor
Waitlist
Kaitlin Apitz
- Coaching for over 10 years
- ISI Freestyle 8
- Multiple USFS tests
- ISI Gold Certified Judge
Waitlist
Contact Kaitlin at kaitlin.apitz@gmail.com
Emma Backes
- Skated from 2nd grade through senior in college.
- 7 years coaching experience with moves, freestyle, synchro and learn to skate.
- Full-time Registered Dietitian
- Degree in Exercise Science
Accepting new students
Contact Emma at emma.backes23@gmail.com or 320-309-8913
Katrina Berbrich
- 9 years of coaching experience
- ISI Freestyle 8
- ISI Gold Certified Judge
- Grew up skating in NUFSC!
- BS in Elementary Education and Certification in STEM in education from Minnesota State Mankato
Waitlist
Contact Katrina at katrinabjorkstrand@gmail.com.
Kathy Bjorkstrand
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Kelly Bocklund
Professional Background/Experience
- More than 25 years experience in teaching all disciplines
- Coached 15 students to achieve their Gold in Freestyle
- Has coached in over 200 competitions including MN State Championships and U.S. Junior Olympics
- Became a Canadian Judge for two years after her amateur career
- Played on University of Toronto Women’s Hockey Team
- Has extensive background in Dance and Fitness
Personal Background
- Born in Vancouver, BC Canada
- Home Club was Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club
- At age 12, competed in her first Canadian National competition and passed Gold Dance
- Qualified for four Canadian Nationals in her skating career
- Achieved Canadian Gold status in Dance, Pairs, Figures, and Freestyle
Waitlist
Contact Kelly at kellybocklund@gmail.com or 952-303-3558
Kassidi Gomez
ISI Level 6
USFS Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field and Preliminary Freeskate
Skating for 14 years
Current ISI Competitor
Accepting New Students.
Contact Kassidi at Kassidi.s.gomez20@gmail.com
Amy Harris
- 17 years figure skating experience
- 7 years coaching experience
- ISI FS 6
- USFS Moves and Freeskate Intermediate
- Current president of University of Minnesota Duluth Figure Skating Team
- 4-year collegiate synchronized and intercollegiate competitor
- Two-time competitor of the ISI World Recreational Team Championships
- Currently also coaches at Duluth Figure Skating Club
- Studying Biology and Public Health at UMD
- Available during spring/summer seasons and winter break
Accepting New Students, during spring/summer seasons and winter break.
Contact Amy at 507-276-7444 (text).
Nicole Lecy
- Began coaching in 2002 at Mankato Figure Skating Club, began coaching at New Ulm Figure Skating Club in 2021
- USFS Moves in the Field & Freestyle, coached skaters Beginner through Senior Gold Tests
- ISI Bronze certified; planning to continue certification to Gold
- Full Time K-12 Art Teacher at Nicollet Public School
Accepting new students for Fall of 2022.
Contact Nicole at nicole.lecy@hotmail.com.
Gabi Rolloff
- ISI Freestyle 5
- USFS Preliminary moves and Preliminary Freeskate
- Taking lessons to continue her own skating
- Currently attending college at South Central
Accepting new students.
Contact Gabi at 507-766-5991 (text) or gabrieller0181@gmail.com.
Rashelle Weicherding
- Coaching for 18+ years
- Has Coached at New Ulm, Redwood Falls, Windom Area and Winona Figure Skating Clubs, and the Sleepy Eye Skating School
- ISI Gold Certified Judge
- Program coordinator, head coach, and show director for Sleepy Eye and Redwood Falls’ Programs for seven years
- Windom Show Director and Head Coach.
- District Technology Coordinator and District Assessment Coordinator for River Bend Education District in New Ulm.
Accepting New Students.
Contact Rashelle at shelleweich@gmail.com.
Junior Coaches
Tatiana Rolloff
- I am a Senior at New Ulm Public High School
- I am currently in FS6 for ISI
- I am currently in Preliminary Moves and Preliminary Freeskate in USFS
- I continue to take lessons to further my own skating levels/skills
- I compete in both ISI and USFS competitions
- I can teach students from Beginner up to FS3
Accepting New Students.
Contact Tatiana at 507-766-4657, call or text.