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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
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
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
Kathy Bjorkstrand
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
Erika Ebert
Information Update Coming Soon
Jenna Ebert
- 14 years figure skating experience
- ISI Freestyle 6
- USFS Novice MIF
- Senior Coach for Sioux Falls Figure Skating Club
Available to coach during summers and school breaks.
Kassidi Gomez
ISI Freestyle 6
USFS Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field and Preliminary Freeskate
Skating for 14 years
Current ISI Competitor
Josie Groebner
- 1st year coaching ISI
- Assisted with group lessons, learn-to-skate classes, and ice show practices while skating with NUSFC
- ISI Freestyle 5
Personal Background:
- Skated at NUFSC for 13 years and competed in compulsory and rhythmic ribbon events in MN and SD
- Continuing training to improve personal skating skills
- Attending training and continuing coaching education to improve teaching and coaching abilities
- Graduated from Winona State University with a degree in Public Administration and Political Science and currently working as a paralegal in New Ulm.
Amy Harris
- 7 years coaching experience
- Coaches ISI & USFS
- PSA certified
- Previous coach for Duluth Figure Skating Club
Personal Background:
- Grew up skating at NUFSC!
- 17 years figure skating experience
- Two-time competitor of the ISI World Recreational Team Championship
- Former 4-year collegiate synchronized and intercollegiate competitor on University of Minnesota Duluth Figure Skating Team
- Former 3-year President of UMD Figure Skating Team
- Graduated from UMD Biology, B.S. and Public Health, B.A.Sc.
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
Gabi Rolloff
- ISI Freestyle 5
- Began Coaching in 2018 as a senior in High School
- Coaches in New Ulm & Windom
- Coaches both ISI & USFS Learn to Skate
- Gold ISI Judge
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.