Ice Skating Club of Fresno

 ​ISCF Recommended Coaches at Gateway Ice Center

​Ashlie Alarcon:     Member of the Professional Skaters Association.  Ice Skating Club of Fresno Member.  Competitive US Figure skater for 10 years, passed Novice Freeskate and Senior Moves in the Field.  Has earned a Bachelors degree in science, and is currently perusing a nursing career.  She coaches to inspire a passion on the ice, focus on technical aspects of skating, and correct technique while being devoted to each skater's individual goals.  Coach Alarcon can be reached at ashliesfigureskating@yahoo.com.

Stephan Alvin:  I started skating when I was 12, a little older than most people do, but I was always playing whatever sport I could get my hands on growing up.  I achieved USFSA gold medals in Freeskate and Moves in the Field.  When I was 23, I had been coaching and going to school when I got an audition with Disney on Ice. They gave me a job and I spent 11 years skating and touring the world with them - 4 years as  an ensemble member and 7 as a principle skater.  I got a chance to meet and skate with amazing and talented people from all over the world, performing more than 3,000 shows and visiting 71 countries.  In 2015, I even got the chance to skate on the TV show, "Live With Kelly and Michael" as part of their Christmas special.  My goal is to pass on whatever knowledge I've gained through 20 plus years in the sport and to help people develop a love for figure skating.

Lisa Hakimi:     Holds MA and BA degrees form the University of Texas and is a lecturer at Fresno State University.  Holds a Category "A" Coaching Credential and is a member of USFS, Professional Skaters Association and the Ice Skating Club of Fresno.  Former Skating Director of Roosevelt Park Ice Arena in Rapid City, South Dakota for eight years.  Professional coach and Learn to Skate instructor since 2002.  Director and Referee of eight Black Hills Gold Rush competitions.  Director and choreographer of nine themed ice show productions.  Private students have medaled in Upper Grate Lakes, Southwestern, Northwest Pacific and Central Pacific competitions and have won events at National Showcase.  Advanced coach training by PSA Hall of Fame Coach, Christy Krall of the World Arena in Colorado Springs, CO and Basic Skills training from Linda Alexander of USFS headquarters.  Former member of the Diablo Figure Skating club and competitor in the Central Pacific Region, 5 years.  Performed in Holiday on Ice shows.  Specializes in all levels of Moves in the Field, jump technique, artistry and choreography.  Contact at jagshmag@gmail.com.

​Becky Jonasky:     23 years skating experience.  Member of US Figure skating.  USFSA Adult Bronze Level Competitor at the 1998 Adult Nationals in Oakland, CA.  16 years teaching ISI standards in Yosemite National Park.  8 years Ice Skating Coordinator for Yosemite Winter Ice Club Ice Skating Program and also began the hockey program for the community.  18 years teaching USFSA Basic Skills standards, specializing in teaching all ages from Snowplow Sam 1 through Pre-Freestyle Basic Skill Levels and Adult Basic Skill Levels 1-6.  Holds Associate of Science degrees in Police Science and Conservation Law Enforcement.  Contact at bjonasky@yahoo.com.

Tina McDonald:  Has 18 years of trained amateur competitor experience.  Two time Central Pacific adult champion.  Former Gateway Ice Center skating director for 12 years.  She has produced twelve skating shows, and directed five performing groups for the Fresno Falcon hockey games. She has fifteen years of coaching experience from beginner to advanced. Strong dance training background, with an emphasis in choreography.  Member of the USFSA and accredited with the PSA.  Contact at coachonicefresno@gmail.com

​Kimberly McKinnis:​     Holds a BA in English and a Masters in Business Administration.  She has been an English teacher since 2006 and has extensive training working with students with a diverse range of needs.  Member of the Professional Skater's Association.  Holds a Category A Coaching Credential.  Trained by Gilley Nicholson, coach of 2017 National US Champion Karen Chen.  Completed all USFS tests with her Senior Freeskate in 1997 and competed as a Senior figure skater for the Central region.  Qualified in working with students from beginners to elite.  Contact at kimberlyjoymckinnis@yahoo.com or 559-930-4332.

​Marisa Sanchez:     ​Member of the Professional Skaters Association, and is proud to have completed its Apprenticeship Program under PSA Master Coach Maude Tabrizi.  Attended several PSA and USFS educational events, and has passed PSA's Basic Accreditation exam.  Has earned an Associates of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts.  Currently working towards PSA's written and oral ratings, as well as USFS's Novice FS and Senior MIF.  Over 15 years teaching experience and over 7 years professional coaching experience.  Primary Coach of 2014 Adult National Gold medalist.  Welcomes students of all levels and abilities.  Coaching philosophy is to share knowledge and love of figure skating.  Strong emphasis on choreography, moves in the field, and consistent technique.  Marisa can be reached at marisaskates@yahoo.com 

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