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Private Skating Lessons
Skaters of all ages and skating abilities are welcome to take private figure skating and hockey lessons at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. Taking private lessons from one of our skilled figure skating professionals allows you to improve your skills faster and at your own pace while preparing you to pass a new test level and/or participate in competitions.
Arranging Private Ice Skating & Hockey Lessons
You may come by and observe our professional coaching staff, who are available to meet with you directly to schedule a day and time for your lesson.
- Lesson fees do not include the price of admission and/or skate rental. These fees are payable directly to the rink.
- Our Coaching Staff operates as Independent Contractors who use our facility to teach their private lessons; therefore, they set their own schedule based on their availability, and payment for the lesson is made to them directly.
- If you are enrolled in our Learn to Skate Group Classes, you receive unlimited public session admissions for free during your class enrollment time or you can become a member of the Rec-Plex and get free public skating and skate rental as well as discounts on all of our skating classes.
- Private lessons are for no more than 1 or 2 skaters at a time with a coach. If a group of 5 or more is interested in a private lesson, your coach will need to arrange a private group class time with our management team.
Pricing
The cost for private lessons varies depending on the instructor and their skill level. If you have questions regarding private lessons or pricing, please contact one of our coaches directly. Please see our list of coaches below.
Visiting Coaches
All visiting coaches are asked to contact management 7 days prior to coming to the facility. All visiting coaches will need to fill out a Guest coach packet that includes: providing proof of liability insurance; USFS or ISI membership; Safesport credentials; Liability waiver; and Guest coaching agreement. After submitting the guest coaching packet the coach will be contacted by management with final approval instructions. We want to make sure you and your student(s) have a great experience when training at St Peters' Rec-Plex. Thank you for adhering to all Rec-Plex policies and procedures. Please email management for more information.
Specializes in Basic Skating Skills, Power Skating, and Edge Work for Hockey. Also Freestyle, Moves in the Field and Choreography for Figure Skating.
Theresa is a proud lifelong student of the Rec-Plex's Learn to Skate program. She traveled the country to compete in both ISI and USFS competitions from 1998-2013. She earned the ISIA Education Foundation scholarship in 2009. She has been coaching since 2008. After graduating from college in 2013, she skated professionally with Feld Entertainment's production of Disney on Ice: Let's Celebrate show for one year.
Certifications and Achievements:
- ISI Professional Member- Gold Level Judge
- Safe Sport Certified
- USFS Double Gold Medalist- Senior Moves in the Field and Senior Freeskate
- ISI Freestyle 9
Specializes in Freestyle, MIF, Synchronized Skating
Heather began coaching in the Chicago area in 1996, and joined the Rec-Plex coaching staff in 2002. She grew up skating in the Chicago area where she was taught by David and Ingrid Santee. Heather competed at many USFS and ISI competitions in both individual and synchronized events. She has passes USFS Junior moves and Figures and Novice Freestyle, along with ISI Freestyle 8 and Figure 5. Heather is the coach of Synchro St. Louis Onyx Ice and Ice Gems.
Certifications and Achievements:
- ISI Gold
- Synchro
- USFS Registered CER Category A Compliant Coach
- PSA Member
- SafeSport Training
- Awarded the 2015 IS District 19 Merit Award
Specializes in Freestyle and MIF
Pam began coaching in 1994 when the Rec-Plex first opened. She coached skaters from the grassroots to the national level. Pam passed USFS Junior FS and Figures, and competed at the Regional level.
Certifications & Achievements:
- PSA Certified Freestyle & Group Coach
- PSA Registered Moves in the Field Coach
- ISI Gold and Referee Certified
- USFS Registered Compliant Coach
- Awarded 2010 ISI District 9 Merit Award
- St. Louis Sports Commission 2003 Coach of the Year
Specializes in Freestyle, MIF, Ice Dance and Synchronized Skating
Heather began coaching in Atlanta in 1991, and has been at the Rec-Plex since 1996, where she has coached all levels and ages of skaters. She has coached beginners through USFS Gold Medalists. Heather previously coached the Lindenwood University Synchronized Skating Team. She has coached teams to multiple ISI National and USFS Sectional Championships.
Heather is a USFS Double Gold Medalist, and has passed three USFS International Ice Dance Tests. She competed individually in USFS Regionals and the US National Collegiate Championships. As a member of a USFS Senior synchronized skating team, Heather was a Sectional and US National competitor. She has also passes ISI Freestyle 8, Figure 9, and Dance 9.
Certifications & Achievements:
- ISI Gold and Synchro Certified
- weSKATE Core and Intermediate Certified
- USFS Registered and Compliant Coach
- PSA Honor Roll of Coaches 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2014
- Member of ISI Board of Directors from 2011-2013
- St. Peters Figure Skating Board of Director Member
- Awarded ISI District Merit Award 2004, 2009, 2016
- ISI Instructor of the Year 2010
Coach Harris teaches all levels of recreational and competitive hockey skating and skills. His goal is to ensure each student has fun playing the game of hockey while gaining the necessary skills to advance their skillset. He hopes to encourage his students to live a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle where hockey can be a key component. Matthew is a firm believer in training up a child in the way they should go, so when they are older they will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).
Certifications & Qualifications:
- Has coached Roller & Ice Hockey since 2016 (Youth, St. Charles Community College and St. Peters Hockey Club)
- Played Collegiate Roller Hockey for St. Charles Community College, Southeast Missouri State and Maryville University
- ISI and SafeSport certified coach
- Certified USA Hockey coach
- Certified Personal Trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Off Ice Team Trainer for Affton Americans
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified through the Red Cross
Specializes in Freestyle
Many began coaching in 2008 and grew up skating at the Rec-Plex. She was also a member of the Synchro St. Louis Teams. She competed at several local and National ISI Events.
Certifications & Achievements:
- Tested up to ISI Freestyle 7
- Junior moves in the field
- Pre-Gold Dance tests
Specializes in Freestyle, MIF, and Synchronized Skating
Abby has been a skater at the Rec Plex for 15 years. She has competed at many ISI and USFS competitions in both individual and synchronized events. She is a 3x National competitor, who has competed in the novice, junior, and adult division. She has prior coaching experience at the Wentzville Ice Arena and at the Webster Groves Ice Arena. She also has a background in dance, musical theatre, and off-ice training.
Certifications and Achievements
- ISI Freestyle 6
- USFS Moves in the Field Gold Medalist
- SafeSport Certified
- ISI Group Instruction Certification
- Bronze Judging Certification
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Specializes in Freestyle and Moves in the Field
Liz has been a skater at the St. Peters Rec-Plex for 21 years and teaching since 2012. She really enjoys working with her skaters, watching them work hard and improve their skills, and helping them reach their goals.
Certifications & Achievements:
- Double Gold Medalist
- ISI Freestyle 8
- ISI Certified Gold Coach
- USFS Registered Compliant Coach
- PSA Member
- USFS Collegiate Member
Specializes in Freestyle and Moves in the Field
Hannah has been coaching since 2018 in the Chicagoland area. She was a member of the Joliet Figure Skating Club where she competed in numerous ISI competitions, including five World's competitions. She also has a background in dance, including lyrical, contemporary, and jazz.
Certifications and Achievements:
- ISI Freestyle 6
- USFSA Novice Moves in the Field
- Certified Learn to Skate Instructor
- SafeSport Certified
Specializes in Freestyle, MIF and Synchronized Skating
Brittany began coaching at the Rec-Plex in 2005. She grew up skating at the Rec-Plex and was a member of the Synchro St. Louis team. As a five-year member of the Diamond Edges, she competed at USFS Sectional Championships, as well as local and national ISI events. She was the captain of the 2008 USFS Sectional Champion team. She coaches Synchro St. Louis Emerald Blades and Diamond Edges.
Certifications and Achievements:
- ISI Silver
- Syncho
- USFS Registered CER Category A Compliant Coach
- PSA Member
Specializes in Freestyle, MIF, and Synchronized Skating
Erica began coaching at the Rec-Plex from 2005-2007, and has continued from 2015-present. Erica grew up skating at the Rec-Plex and was a member of the Synchro St. Louis teams. As a four-year Diamond Edge, she competed in many local and national ISI events. She coaches Synchro St. Louis teams. She also coached the 2007 ISI National Champion Ice Gems.
Certifications & Achievements:
- ISI Silver
- Synchro Certified
- USFS Registered Compliant Coach
Coach Dominic has been around hockey all of his life, has played for the Spirit Hockey Club, and was on the Francis Howell Central Varsity hockey team for his four years of high school. As the captain of his team his senior year, he learned a lot about the game that he can now bring to his students. He now teaches the Learn to Skate & Hockey Tot program at the Rec-Plex and is open to teaching students who are looking to develop their skills on and off the ice.
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Specializes in Freestyle, Off-Ice Physical Fitness, and Mental Training
Keersten applies the knowledge she gained as a skater, along with her experience as a former NCAA track & field athlete to enhance her coaching. Her goal is to teach her skaters about the mental toughness UNIFORM, proper form & use of gym equipment, healthy relationships with food, and skating skills. She wants her athletes to have a healthy life, long after they decide to stop skating.
Certifications & Achievements
- B.A. Psychology with minors in coaching, health & wellness, and strength & conditioning
- M.S. Kinesiology specializing in sport and exercise psychology
- USFS Gold Medalist and ISI Freestyle 6
- ISI Core-High Certified Instructor and Gold Judge
- PSA Accredited Member
- USFS Registered Compliant Coach/SafeSport Certified
- CPR and 1st Aid Certification
- Personal Training Certification
- Youth Fitness Certification
- Sports Nutrition Certification
- Online Coaching Certification
- Strength and Conditioning Certification
- Transformation Specialist Certification
- International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Master Trainer
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) Character-Driven Coaching Certification
Coaches all levels of recreational and competitive skating, beginner through advanced.
Kelsey has coached for 6 years on the west coast. She is a PSA, USFSA, and ISI coach. She coaches skaters of all ages and abilities.
Certifications & Achievements:
- PSA Register Rated in Group Instruction
- PSA, USFS, ISI, and Learn to Skate USA Member
- 6 years of coaching experience under Triple Master-Rated coach.
Specializes in Ice Dance and Freestyle
Cindi has been coaching for 28 years, including 26 years at the Rec-Plex, and enjoys sharing her love of skating with all ages. Cini has a background in Freestyle, Ice Dance and figure skating. She skated at the USFS Juvenile and Isi Freestyle 6 level, and the USFS Gold Ice Dance Level. In addition, she has a background in ballet and jazz dance.
Certifications & Achievements
- USFS Registered CER Category B Compliant Coach
- ISI Gold Judge
- Safe Sport Certified
Rec-Plex Recreation Leader, Figure Skating
Specializes in Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Figures, Beginning Hockey Skating Skills
Mandy has 25 years of coaching experience and enjoys teaching students of all abilities, ages, and levels. Mandy applies her Masters of Arts in teaching to her coaching philosophy. She coached skaters from the grassroots level to Regional USFS competition levels. Mandy serves as an ISI Field Representative and is an active ISI National Referee Judge.
Certifications & Achievements:
- ISI WeSkate Core Certified
- ISI WeSkate Intermediate/High Certified
- ISI Referee Certified Judge
- ISI Synchro Certified Judge
- ISI National Referee Judge
- USFS Registered Compliant Coach
- PSA Member
- World Figure Sport Member