Ice Skating Club of Fresno

 ​ISCF Recommended Coaches at Gateway Ice Center​

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.

Adriana Krause:  I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a place that's not very famous for figure skating, but for soccer and outdoor sports.  I started skating when I was 11, at a rink (probably 1/4 of the size of the one here) in a local mall.  My coach was from Poland, and she had spent 6 years of her life skating with Holiday On Ice.  She settled in Brazil and started a Skating School of her own along with her two daughters.  Her stories and experiences inspired me to want to audition for Disney On Ice.  In 2010 I started doing shows all over Brazil, in temporary rinks that were built around Christmas, and that's when I knew I loved performing more than anything.  I didn't like competing and I was always wondering how I could live my passion for figure skating without taking part in competitions.  In 2012 I auditioned for Disney On Ice and, just 2 weeks later, I got an email with the question "How soon can you fly to Argentina to join the cast?"  A few days later I was on a plane to join Disney On Ice, 100 Years of Magic.  I spent 6 years as a professional skater touring around the world with the show, and I found my love for performing and traveling is something that will never go away.  I was also a Dance Major in Rio de Janeiro Federal's University, and I'm always trying to apply everything I learned from being a dancer into skating.  Skating is a sport, but it's also an art.  Contact at adrianackrause@gmail.com or 559-728-6702 

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​

​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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