Figure skating coaches

Liz Locker

Cari Bowen

Bio: Coaching for 22 years. Private/ semi-private lessons for beginners through advanced. Trained by Cindy Bear and Elsa Swenning. Mentored/ Team Coach with Rachel Cox and Kimmie Meissner. Figure skating (jumps, spins, moves in the field). Power Skating (specialize in speed, stride, and edge work). PSA and USFS memberships. Specialities: Figure Skating, Power Skating Certifications: US Figure Skating, PSA

Jon Benchich

Bio: Jon Benchich has been part of the York Ice Arena since we can remember. Jon played and coaches several players who have graduated from the Devils Program. He is currently our Director of Learn To Skate and our Learn To Play instructor. His expertise in the recruiting process of college hockey has helped several players move forward into the college game. He has also served as a Regional Scout for Prep Hockey Advisors. Jon is currently an Assistant Coach for NCAA Division 3 Lebanon Valley College. Specialities: Hockey Skills, Hockey Technical Skating Certifications: USA Hockey, NCAA College Coach

Kala Casagrande

Bio: Hello, I’m coach Kala. I began my coaching career in 2008 with the Learn-to-Skate program. Before coaching, I competed in countless competitions including Mid Atlantics and Regional competitions. I have completed both my USFS gold freestyle and gold moves in the field tests. I am a member of the Professional Skaters Association and I am CER category B certified. I specialize in freestyle, choreography, and moves in the field. Specialities: Figure Skating Certifications: US Figure Skating

Laura Julio

Bio: Has been skating for over 25 years. Coaching Learn to Skate and Private Lessons since 2005. Coaching with the York Devils Mites/Squirts since 2013. Specializing in Power Skating/Edge Control, Freestyle. Member of USA Hockey, US Figure Skating, PSA. Specialities: Figure Skating, Power Skating, Hockey Technical Skating Certifications: USA Hockey, US Figure Skating, PSA

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

Linda Huber

Bio: 4-time World Special Olympic Coach. National Games of America Gold Medalist. PSA member with an A rating. Specialities: Figure Skating, Hockey Skills, Power Skating, Ice Dance, Adaptive, Special Olympics Certifications: US Figure Skating

Madison Hilty

Bio: Hi! My name is Madison Hilty and I have been skating for over 15 years. I have coached lessons to all ages at Special Olympics, coach group lessons at Learn To Skate, and coach private figure skating lessons. I specialize in figure skating, choreography, power skating, freestyle, and moves in the field. I am a USFSA gold medalist and an Early Childhood Education major at Elizabethtown College. I am a member of PSA category “B” coach and fully insured. Feel free to contact me with any questions! Specialities: Figure Skating, Power Skating, Choreography, Freestyle, Moves in the Field Certifications: US Figure Skating, PSA member CER category B, Fully Insured, Completed Safe Sport

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

Mickayla Eberly

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

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