If you are interested in becoming a competitive figure skater or simply want to improve upon your skills and work on specific elements, then private lessons may be for you.  The Utah Olympic Oval maintains a staff of talented and dedicated Figure Skating Staff Professionals (“Coaches”).  Our Coaches are qualified to teach various disciplines of Figure Skating to all levels from the beginner just starting Basic Skills through the advanced levels in Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Ice Dancing, and Pair Skating.

Benefits of taking private lessons:

• One on one instruction allows for more rapid progression.
• Personalized training meets individual skaters’ needs.
• Supplements group lessons by allowing focus on skills needing attention.
• Coaches prepare skaters for Competitions, Tests and Special Events such as Ice Shows and Exhibitions.

How to choose a Coach:

• Read the profiles and qualifications for each coach.
• Observe the coaches at work.  Watch them teach and take note of the qualities and teaching techniques that you like.  This is a good way to determine which coach will work best with you and your child.
• Speak with the coaches directly regarding their teaching philosophy, training methods and views on competing.

How do I set up private lessons?

• Speak with the coach directly to arrange private lessons – or
• Contact the skating coordinator to be matched up with a coach who will then contact you directly.

Things to remember…

• Skaters of all ages can begin private lessons, even if they have not completed all of the classes in the Learn to Skate Program.
• Ice time and rental skates (if needed) are paid through guest services at the arena.  Private lesson fees are paid directly to your coach.

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Utah Olympic Oval
Figure Skating Staff Professionals

The following individuals have fulfilled the Coaches Registration requirements of U.S. Figure Skating and Utah Olympic Oval and are approved to teach/coach privately at this facility.

Rick Chiantaretto$30 ($15/half hour)
Teaching Disciplines and Specialties:
Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Off-Ice Training
Qualifications and Accomplishments:
U.S. Figure Skating Registered Coach
U.S. Figure Skating Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field
U.S. Figure Skating Preliminary Free Skate
Two years experience teaching Learn-To-Skate group lessons.
Contact coach directly to schedule.
Email: sentinel11011@hotmail.com

Amber Clark$30 ($15/half hour)
Teaching Disciplines and Specialties:
Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Off-Ice Training
Qualifications and Accomplishments:
U.S. Figure Skating Registered Coach
U.S. Figure Skating Juvenile Moves in the Field
U.S. Figure Skating Pre-Juvenile Free Skate
Three years coaching experience.
Contact coach directly to schedule.
Email: berdoodle@hotmail.com

Vicki Dixon                   $40 ($20/half hour)
Teaching Disciplines and Specialties:
Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Power, Off-Ice Training.
Skating Qualifications and Accomplishments:
Registered U.S. Figure Skating and PSA Coach
PSA Rated Instructor: Certified Program Director, Registered Moves in the Field, Registered Free Skating, Registered Group Instruction, and Level II Hockey.
U.S. Figure Skating Adult Gold Medal Moves in the Field
U.S. Figure Skating Adult Silver Medal Free Skate
U.S. Figure Skating 3rd Figure test
Ice Cast performer for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the SLC 2002 Olympic Winter Games.
Vicki is the Learn-To-Skate Coordinator at the Utah Olympic Oval.  She has over twenty years of skating experience and has been coaching for ten years.  Vicki is also available for equipment fitting and music editing.
Contact coach directly to schedule.
coachvicki@comcast.net

LeeAnn Wise$46 ($23/half hour)
Teaching Disciplines and Specialties:
Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Hockey
Qualifications and Accomplishments:
U.S. Figure Skating Registered Coach
Over 21 years skating experience
Certified Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf
Works well with all ages and levels
Skated professionally with Gene Patrick Show Productions and Warner Brothers Inc Contact coach directly to schedule.
Email: lee.wise@jordan.k12.ut.us     
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