Cari Bowen

Coaching for 20+ years. Private/ semi-private lessons for beginners through advanced. Trained by Cindy Bear and Elsa Swenning. Mentored by Pam Gregory, Kimmie Meissner, Rachel Cox, Connie Fogle. Selected for 2025-2026 US Figure Skating AMP Program. Level 1 Accreditation. Coached National Excel Finalists, National Qualifying Series Sectional, USFS Collegiate skaters. Trained Tier 2, Tier 1, and Junior Level Hockey Players. Coached skaters through Gold Skating Skills and Freestyle. Works with Excel and NQS skaters. Her goal is to empower skaters to achieve their goals on and off the ice.

Kristie Matthai

Kristie Matthai is a former Senior-level competitive figure skater with more than 18 years of coaching experience. She represented the White Rose Figure Skating Club for 15 years, competing throughout the region and at the U.S. Figure Skating Senior Ladies level, including the South Atlantic Regional Championships. Kristie later continued competing in Adult Championship events and earned the title of Eastern Adult Sectional Champion in Championship Masters Junior–Senior Ladies. With more than 18 years of combined coaching experience in South Central Pennsylvania and the Baltimore area, Kristie has coached group lessons, private figure skating, and skating fundamentals. She enjoys working with skaters of all ages and abilities, with an emphasis on strong fundamentals, confidence, and helping each skater reach their individual goals on the ice.

Rebecca Hartman

Isabelle Downs

Bio: Graduate of Penn State University where I competed collegiately. Competitive figure skater in NQS singles track. Coaches all levels and ages - focus includes singles jumps, spins, and skating skills. Creates a fun, supportive, and motivating environment. Coaching Strengths: technique, jump mechanics, skill development, and goal setting.

Kala Casagrande

Hello, I’m Coach Kala! I began my coaching career in 2008 with the Learn-to-Skate program and have been passionate about figure skating ever since. Before becoming a coach, I competed in countless competitions, including Mid-Atlantic and Regional competitions. I have completed both my U.S. Figure Skating Gold Tests in Freestyle and Moves in the Field. Throughout my coaching career, I have had the opportunity to work with skaters of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced competitive skaters. I have coached competitive skaters through (NQS) competitions and have had the privilege of training and learning under coaches Elsa Swenning and Cindy Bear. I specialize in Freestyle, Choreography, and Moves in the Field. I enjoy helping skaters develop strong fundamentals, build confidence, reach their goals, and discover a genuine love for the sport—whether they are skating for fun or pursuing competitive goals. Certifications: U.S. Figure Skating

Madison Hilty

Maddie has been skating for 18 years and is a double gold medalist. She competed on the East Coast, took part in multiple theatre productions, and has a love for the lost language of showcase! Maddie was trained by Kala Casagrande, Elsa Swenning, and Cindy Bear. She specializes in freestyle, spins, jumps, choreography, off-ice conditioning, and more. You can see her coaching Learn To Skate, Aspire, Off-Ice classes, or volunteering at Special Olympics. Along with coaching in both Excel and Well-Balanced track skaters, she is USFSA Core Coach Certified Outside of the figure skating world, she has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in Special Education. As a coach, Maddie strives to empower her students, ages 4 to 81, to reach their goals and discover new heights

Linda Huber

BIO: Special Olympics PA Figure Skating Sport Director 1993 to present , Adaptive skating instructor, Past York College assistant ice skating director, Past Penn State York ice skating director, 5 time USA World Team Special Olympics Coach , ISI Gold Judge

Mira Marino

US Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field. Competed collegiality for Western Michigan University and competitor in two Intercollegiate National Finals.

Kirsten Humes

Hi I’m Kirsten! I have been coaching for 25 years working with skaters from their first steps on the ice through their Gold Skating Skills and Freeskate tests. I am a certified USFS instructor specializing in Skating Skills (Moves in the Field) and Freestyle. My goal as a coach is to instill a good work ethic and the love of the sport in all of my skaters. I am a former Skating Director at a rink in Maryland where I coordinated the learn to skate classes, taught summer camps, hosted skating shows and Learn to Skate USA events and competitions. I also helped to start the Towson University Figure Skating Club in 2003. As the former VP and President, I represented TU in various intercollegiate skating competitions, including Collegiate Nationals. I am super excited to be a part of an amazing team of coaches and work with some talented skaters!!

Mia Eckels

Bio: I started competing at the age of 10 with White Rose FSC and am a current competitive skater at the Senior leveI. I have been coached by National, World and Olympic coaches, one of them being a World Champion. My goal and desire is to give back to the sport I have learned and enjoyed. I hope for each skater to reach their highest potential, no matter their age or abilities Credentials: USFS Gold Medalist in Freestyle USFS Gold Medalist in Moves PSA Certification USFSA Compliant/ Insured Achievements: -2020 National Championships Competitor -2020 South Atlantic Regional Junior Champion -2x Eastern Sectional Competitor Fields Taught: Jumps, Spins, Stroking, Choreography, and On Ice Presentation. Specialities: Figure Skating, Power Skating Certifications: US Figure Skating

Leanne Abugov

Bio: I have been coaching in the central PA area for almost 30 years and have been with the White Rose FSC since its establishment. I coach skaters of all ages including adults, from learning to skate to competition. My skaters have competed and medaled at U.S. Adult Nationals, South Atlantics, State Games of America and other area competitions. In addition to figure skating, I am a volunteer with York’s Special Olympics Figure Skating and work as a clinical mental health clinician specializing in children. I specialize in freestyle, moves, choreography, and dance. Specialities: Figure Skating Certifications: US Figure Skating, PSA

Mickayla Stern

Bio: Personal Skating History: Passed Senior Moves in the Field; Novice Freestyle; Pre-Silver Dance Competed in various competitions along the East coast from 2007-2021 Performed main/chorus roles with RRFSC Theater on Ice Coaching Expertise: Full Certified Member of PSA Registered/Insured Coach Coaching Learn To Skate and Learn To Play group lessons since 2013 Coaching private/semi private lessons since 2014 Specializing in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography, Power Skating/Edge Control Available for private or semi-private lessons Specialities: Figure Skating, Power Skating, Hockey Technical Skills Certifications: US Figure Skating

Laura Julio

Laura is a former figure skater and has been coaching for 20+ years. She has coached with the York Devils as well as with Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, private power skating lessons, and skating fundamentals. She enjoys working with skaters of all ages and abilities. She is a member of USA Hockey and specializes in power skating. She also volunteers with Special Olympics of PA.

Marcie Vucenic

Bio: US Figure Skating/ PSA Certified Coach. Instructed beginner through advanced skaters in private and group lessons in Free Style, Moves in the Field, Choreography and Power Skating for both Figure Skaters and Hockey Players. Coached medalists at Regional, Adult National, State Games competitions both in Florida and Pennsylvania. Coached skaters through US Figure Skating Gold Tests. Former Director of Skating at York Ice Arena in York,PA (2012-2017) About Marcie: Marcie has coached and trained children and adults of all ages and abilities who chose to pursue figure skating and hockey for more than 25 years. Marcie has been a member of the Professional Skaters Association since 1997 and a member of US Figure Skating Association since 1981. Marcie specializes in Freestyle, Moves in the Field and Power Skating. Specialities: Figure Skating, Power Skating Certifications: US Figure Skating

John Michael Malloy

JM is a junior coach specializing in jumps and spins. A two-time Excel National medalist and NQS medalist, JM also qualified for the Sectional Finals and is a Penn Jersey Series Champion. JM brings valuable competitive experience and technical knowledge to help skaters build confidence and develop their skills.

Preston Stremmel

Hi, I’m Preston. I've been on the ice since learning to skate in York at age four, and I'm now entering my 11th season of competitive hockey. Over the years, I’ve played for the York Devils, Palmyra Black Knights AAA, and Hershey Jr. Bears AA. I’m thrilled to wrap up my youth hockey career back home in York, playing my final season alongside my brother, Ethan. I have been trained over the years under Cari Bowen for power skating and am excited to help train new hockey players!

Ethan Stremmel

I’ve been playing hockey since I was 5 years old. I started out doing learn to skate before joining a team. I’m going into my 10th year of travel hockey. I played for the York Devils until I was 11 and then played for the Palmyra Black Knights 2011 AAA. I played there for 3 years until I was 14 and went with them to AAHA Nationals 2 years in a row. Now I’m playing up on the 18U AA team with my brother, Preston, here in York. I’ve done many fun tournaments on other teams like going to Quebec, Canada on the Hershey Jr Bears where I was the assistant captain. I have trained under Cari Bowen for power skating throughout my hockey career. I also play hockey for my school, Dallastown.

Carson Widener

Carson Widener is a current defensemen for the 18 AAA Black Knight Academy out of York, Pa. Starting at age 3 at learn to skate, Carson has played hockey for 12 years at all levels, in-house to AAA with the York Devils and BKA. He has trained under Cari Bowen for power skating throughout his career. Carson hopes to continue his hockey career next year at either the Junior or Collegiate level.

Kiera Wolfe

Kiera Wolfe has been skating for over 20 years. She is a gold medalist and has competed in mutiple Mid Atlantic regionals, intercollegiate nationals, and showcase. Kiera has been trained under Elsa Swenning and Cari Bowen. She has represented the Penn State figure skating team for 4 years and has been a lead principle skater on Disney on Ice starring as Moana. She specializes in freestyle, spins, jumps, and loves to choreograph.

Sophie Cummings

Sophie started skating when she was 4 years old in the Learn to Skate program, and has been skating ever since. Throughout the years she has done various competitions ranging from local to State Games of America, competing in categories such as: Showcase, Freestyle, Production, Synchronized skating, and more. She has been working with the Learn to Skate program for 11 years and has been a Junior Coach for 3. She loves working with skaters of any age (her students have ranged from 3 years old to 60!) with any goal in skating. Sophie is currently a senior at Penn State Harrisburg majoring in English, and is planning to continue her journey as a skater and coach as she finishes her education.