Coaches

Whether you skip or graduate from group lessons, the following coaches are certified by United States Figure Skating (USFS) to teach private figure skating lessons at the Toyota Arena and you can contact them to arrange a lesson time on the club's practice ice. Our coaches are certified by USFS complete annual continuing education courses, they carry instructor's insurance, and they complete Safesport training. Lesson fees vary per coach, but on average they run $1/minute (so a 30min lesson would be $30), payable directly to the coach. This coaching fee does NOT include the additional $10 arena session fee for the lesson. In alphabetical order, we currently have: Janine Adamson Specializes in basic skills levels 1-6, spins, and group choreography for all levels. (509) 539-1577 janineadamson@gmail.com Available as primary or secondary coach Coach Biography: Janine is an enthusiastic and experienced figure skating coach with over 25 years of experience. She also offers large group private instruction for school field trips, homeschool groups and private events. Janine's coaching philosophy centers on fostering a positive and encouraging environment where skaters can develop not only technical skills but also discipline, resilience, and a lifelong passion for the sport. She truly believes that everyone can skate and enjoy the sport of figure skating at some level. She wants to share the magic of skating with as many people as possible. When not at the rink, Janine enjoys spending time with her husband and their four kids, fitting in as many memories as possible, surfing, skiing and hiking. Coaching since 2001 Coaching at the Toyota Arena since 2010 Current Professional Coach with USFSA Current President of the Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club Current Learn to Skate Instructor with USFSA and at the Toyota Arena Skating Academy Former Vice President of the Tri-Cities Figure Skating Club Former Skating Director at the Peaks Ice Arena, Provo Utah Former Treasurer for the Peaks Figure Skating Club Former Figure Skating instructor for Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University (formerly UVSC) Craig Bond (585) 683-2849 craighbond@yahoo.com Available as primary coach Coach Biography: "My Vibe, I want to teach you to be better, a little at a time. When you improve, it makes you and me smile. And I LOVE YOUR KIDS. Skated from 1967-1979 in regional, sectional, national, international competitions in free skating, through Junior men, pair skating, and international dance. Performed in numerous public and televised productions including PBS, CTV, HBO, CBS. Star performer Holiday On Ice. 3 year Europe Tour. Coached from 1982-present Regional and sectional free skating, pair skating, dance medalist. Coached drafted IHL and NHL u21 hockey players 1982-present Coached Olympic competitors who ice danced and played hockey for the USA. One of 16 original MIF coaches for judges and coaches national education program. Member of Canada Ice Theatre 1976-1979 World Professional Ice Dance Champion 1979. Jenny Bond (509) 619-6514 triicesk8ing@gmail.com Available as primary or secondary coach Coach Biography: Jenny Bond has been coaching and training skaters of all levels for over 40 years, from beginners to International medalists. Her experience as a national medalist herself in Figures, Freestyle and Dance, as a professional ice dancer with world-touring ice dancing companies, and as a choreographer of television and holiday shows brings a wealth of experience and skill to any student serious about competing at a state, national or international level of competition. Jenny's personal focus has long been to develop positive and successful skating programs for all ages (recreational and competitive), to increase public awareness of skating programs and their benefits, and to instill confidence in serious athletes. Director and Choreographer for the Rochester Skating School for 10 years Director of Learn To Skate for 10 years Gold Medalist for Great Britain in Figures and Freestyle World Professional Bronze Medalist Alternate for Great Britain for European, World and Olympic Championships Principal skater with Holiday On Ice touring company Coaching of national and international medalists Recipient for "The Who's Who in American Teaching" Award Ann Doherty (509) 392-2714 ann.doherty.ad@gmail.com Coach Biography: Ann Doherty has been coaching in Tri-Cities with TCFSC since 1989. She thinks it is important to challenge and motivate her students to focus on where they can improve. She is very specific and gives her students strong technical guidance. She is honest with them when they have made mistakes and gives them good corrections. She also encourages her students to pay attention to and listen to their bodies and not to push it so far as to injure themselves. As a Technical Specialist (TS), she is able to stay on top of the various program requirements and rule changes for competitions and tests. Competed from 1966-1976 in local and regional competitions in Figures and Free Skating, competed at Regionals in Junior Ladies Passed up through the Seventh Figure Test, Pre-Gold Singles, and Pre-Gold Dances From 1999-2001 also passed Skating Skills tests up through Pre-Gold Taught Learn to Skate and coached Excel, adult, recreational, regional and sectional competitive skaters Has been a Technical Specialist for United States Figure Skating (USFS) since 2006 Volunteers as a Technical Specialist at about 15 local and sectional competitions per year USFS Accredited Level 1 Coach in both Skating Skills and Singles Allison Hughes Specializes in skating skills, choreography, dance, and ice theatre (509) 820-1127 amhughes888@gmail.com Coach Biography: Allison has been figure skating since 1990. She was a competitive figure skater and ice theatre performer in Salt Lake City, Utah. Allison graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in dance and new media. She has trained with national/international coaches, choreographers, and Olympians all across the country. Competitive figure skater for 15 years Ice theatre performer from 1990-Present Performed in the 2002 Winter Olympics Opening & Closing Ceremonies Dancer: cross-trained with Ballet West, University of Utah, and trained in many dance styles in Utah USFS Level I Coach American Ice Theatre Level I Choreographer Krista Lane Specializes in Skating Skills and Free Skate (509) 222-8498 skatekrista@gmail.com Available as primary or secondary coach Coach Biography: Krista began skating in 2000 and enjoyed a long competitive career that continued through her college years. As a competitor, she participated at the regional level and competed multiple times at National Showcase, gaining broad experience in both traditional and performance-based skating formats. While attending the University of New Mexico, she helped found a collegiate figure skating team alongside fellow skaters and proudly served in leadership roles as both president and vice president. Building and leading the team strengthened her commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive skating environments and mentoring skaters of all levels. Her coaching journey began early, starting as an apprentice coach at age 12 in 2003. She began teaching group lessons in 2006 and, upon turning 18, expanded into private coaching. She has since coached skaters from beginner through the Bronze/Juvenile level, focusing on strong fundamentals, goal setting, and confidence on the ice. She is a US Figure Skating Level 1 Coach with accreditation in Singles/Free Skate and Program Director and is passionate about helping skaters develop solid technical skills while cultivating a lifelong love for the sport.