Brian Orser
Brian Orser is a highly accomplished figure skating coach with a wide range of strengths in coaching technique, skating skills, and transitions. He has been coaching since 2006 and has achieved remarkable success throughout his career. Notably, Brian Orser is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a prestigious honor in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the sport of figure skating. He has coached several distinguished athletes to Olympic gold medals, including Yuna Kim in 2010 and Yuzuru Hanyu in 2014 and 2018. He also coached Javier Fernandez to an Olympic bronze medal in 2018, as well as two world titles and seven European titles. In addition to his Olympic success, Brian Orser has guided Evgenia Medvedeva to a world bronze medal in 2019 and has trained numerous national and international medal winners. Above all, Brian Orser's passion for skating is what sets him apart. He has a genuine love for the sport that goes beyond the pursuit of medals. He enjoys working with skaters of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes, and also takes pleasure in mentoring and guiding young coaches in the field.
Kim Ryan
Lewis
Kim Ryan Lewis is an internationally recognized figure skating spin specialist with 45+ years of elite coaching experience. Trained by legendary coach, John Nicks, Kim formed a work ethic, competitive drive, and love for the sport in her formative years. She went on to become a highly respected figure skating coach for decades in the Pacific Northwest. Kim Ryan is the Pacific Northwest’s premiere figure skating spin specialist, creator, and founder of Kim’s Spinergy.
See more about Kim here: https://www.kimspinergy.com/about_kim/
Joey Russell
Joey has been a Figure Skater for 30 years. Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, he has lived and trained all over Canada. Some career highlights include: Junior Canadian Champion, Senior Canadian Bronze Medalist, and Canadian National and World Championship Team Member.
After competitive skating, Joey toured as a show skater for 3 years.
Now, a skating choreographer in Toronto, he works with all levels of skaters. Some notable skaters included Evgenia Medvedeva, Boyang Jin, Jun Hwan Cha, Haein Lee, Elizabet Tursynbayeva and many more International competitors.
Ulla Papp
Ulla Papp is a highly accomplished and esteemed figure skating coach, renowned both in North America and Europe for her expertise and dedication to the sport. Over the course of her remarkable career spanning over 40 years, she has successfully trained and mentored countless skaters across all levels, from beginners to elite senior competitors. Ulla Papp holds a Masters degree in Sports Science, with a strong back round in physical education. Ulla holds level 5 European Masters of coaching license as well as Skate Canadas coaching license. Ulla currently serves as a head coach at a prestigious figure skating club in Turku, Finland. Ulla’s coaching philosophy is centered around creating a supportive and motivating environment, empowering her students to reach their full potential. Her patience, encouragement and passion for the sport have earned her respect and admiration from both her skaters and the figure skating community.
Having coached in North America and various European countries, including as a head coach in Luxembourg, Ulla has gained international recognition for her expertise and success in the field of figure skating. Having raised four children, all whom competed internationally in Figure skating, Ulla understands the unique challenges and demands that come with training at an elite level. This personal experience gives her a deep empathy and understanding for the needs of her young athletes and their families.
Rastislav Vnučko
Rastislav is a former Slovak competitive figure skater, 7-time Slovak National Champion, 5-time participant in the European Championships, 2-time participant in the World Championships. He has 17 years of coaching experience, currently coaching in Slovakia and Luxembourg. He is also a National Technical Specialist and the Founder of trainings on Vestibular Simulator in Slovakia.
Ekaterina Baranok
Off-Ice Coach
Katia brings a unique blend of experience as a former figure skater and a distinguished member of the Russian national short track team.
Having initiated her skating career in figure skating and transitioned to short track at the age of 15, she earned a Bronze medal at the World Junior Championship in 2012 and another Bronze at the World Cup in 2013. As a notable athlete, she represented Russia at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games.
She has been coaching since 2016, served as an Assistant Coach for the Luxembourg national short track team, concurrently mentoring the development team. Her coaching tenure includes participation in events such as EYOF and YOG.
Since 2022, she has been working as a Figure Skating Coach in Luxembourg.
Katia's specialties encompass comprehensive off-ice preparation, including sport-specific training and strength conditioning.