Ford Ice Center is home to the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy and hosts a variety of class options for everyone in the family both on and off the ice. Check out the SK8 Academy Advanced Skating classes below taught by our talented instructors and guest coaches.
Kori Ade is an Olympic coach from Colorado Springs, CO. She was named PSA Developmental Coach of the Year in 2011 and coached 2014 Olympian, Jason Brown. She is PSA Master rated in Moves in the Field and Freestyle and is an AFFA and F.A.S.T. certified off-ice trainer.
Peter is a National, World and Olympic-level coach. He was named "Choreographer of the Year" and "Coach of the Year" by the Professional Skaters Association and US Figure Skating. Peter has coached his skaters to 10 national singles and pairs titles. He is a 3 x U.S. Pairs Champion and 1988 Olympic Bronze Medalist. In 2004 Peter was inducted into the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Fun Fact: Peter was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2014!
Susan holds a PSA Ranking Level V and multiple regional, sectional and national medalists. She is a former coach of Team USA member Barbie Long (JGP Silver Medalist), McKinzie Daniels and Gracie Gold. Susan has 42 years coaching experience and we are proud and excited to welcome her to our spring camp!
Linda is a 4x Swedish National Champion, European, World and Olympic Competitor, choreographs for Disney's Princess Classics Ice Show, choreographs for an upcoming 2018 movie about Sonia Henie, as well as choreographs for many National Champions and World and Olympic competitors around the world. It's our honor and pleasure to welcome her to our spring camp!
Jeremy is the coach of Bradie Tennell (2018 U.S. Champion, and member of 2018 U.S. Olympic Bronze Medal Team). Jeremy is also an ISU Sr. Championship Coach and has 16 Years Coaching Experience in Singles and Pairs. We can't wait to have his expertise at our spring camp!
Shane is a gold medalist in Figures, Freestyle, Dance, Solo Dance and Senior Moves in the Field. Shane has coached skaters in all levels at Regionals, Sectional, and Nationals. He's also the 1974 National Novice Men's champion. We are excited to have Shane as a guest coach at our spring camp!
Courtney Bartlett has been coaching for 18 years and is a member of PSA and U.S. Figure Skating. She specializes in Moves in the Field and Spins and coaches from levels beginning with Learn to Skate all the way through IJS levels. Courtney has a passion for instilling lifelong values and building strong foundations with the skaters she coaches. We are thrilled to have her as part of our all-star coaching staff!