Professional Coaching Staff

  PSA The Hudson Valley Figure Skating Club is proud to introduce our very talented staff of professionals. Our coaches each have a unique and varied background in the field of figure skating and coaching.  All of our coaches listed below are members of the Hudson Valley Figure Skating Club.  All Hudson Valley Figure Skating Club member coaches meet the high professional standards set by the USFSA and the Professional Skaters Association.  For specific information on any of the member coaches listed below, click on the individual coach's name.  Please inquire at the front desk as to the availability of the individual coaches for private lessons.

FIGURE SKATING PROFESSIONALS:

Oleg Makarov and Larissa Selezneva

Diane Del Olmo

Jen Milano

Deirdre Bonanno

Kathryn Macy

Lauren Dinsmore

Michele Russo

Lily Sussman

Hilary Erchick

 


Scheduling Private Lessons

Private Lessons are available for skaters of all levels.  Coaches schedule their own privates.  Messages may be left with our Customer Service Staff at Ice Time Sports Complex or contact the coach directly.

 

Oleg Makarov and Larisa Selezneva   (For add'l info)

Olympic, World and European Champion figure skaters.  1980 Junior World Champions and 1988 World Champions, seven time National Champions, two time European Champions, 1988 Olympics and 1984 Olympic Bronze Medalists. Proud coaches of four North Atlantic 2005 finalists, a Junior National 2006 competitor, two Junior National 2005 competitors, six Empire State Games 2005 finalists and two Empire State Games 2005 medalists

 Diane del Olmo  (For add'l info)

A figure skating coach for 33 years in the modalities of figures, moves in the field, freestyle and choreography, beginner through senior.  Coached skaters in Barcelona, Spain including national medalists in Juvenile, Junior and Senior levels.  Team coach for Spain in Sofia, Bulgaria Junior Cup and Junior World Championships. Founder and first Figure Skating Director of Ice Time’s figure skating program. Proud coach of several finalists at the North Atlantic Regional Competitions and Empire State Games.

Jennifer Milano  (For add'l info)

An accomplished figure skater reaching Novice Freestyle, Pre-Gold Dance and 4th Figure in just two years.  USFSA, ISI & PSA Member.  A competitive figure skating coach for over 10 years specializing in both Moves in the Field and Freestyle.

Deirdre Bonanno  (For add'l info)

A figure skater for over 27 years.  Competitive singles and synchronized skater for 15 years.  Achievements include:  Intermediate Ladies, Figure 3, Intermediate Moves in the Field, Adult Gold Moves in the Field, Adult Silver Freestyle, Pre Silver Ice Dance.  USFSA, ISI & PSA Member.

Kathryn Macy   (For add'l info)

A competitive figure skater for 7 years.  Has completed Novice Moves in the Field and plans on completing the USFSA MIF tests by August, 2005.  Basic Skills Instructor for 3 years.  Experienced with young children.  USFSA & ISI Member.

Michele Russo  (For add'l info)

2003 Adult Bronze Ladies Sectional Champion.  Achievements include:  Silver Moves in the Field, Silver Freestyle, Pre Juvenile Moves in the Field and Preliminary Freestyle. Currently preparing to test for Juvenile MIF. USFSA & ISI Member.

Lauren Dinsmore  (For add'l info)

A competitive figure skater for 9 years. Has accomplished Junior Moves in the Field and Intermediate Freestyle.  Competed and medaled in numerous competitions in the Tri-State and New England regions.  Empire State Games competitor.  ISI and Basic Skills Junior Instructor for 4 years.  USFSA Member.  Ice Time Sports Complex Guest Coach.