Meet our Coaches!

Contact your skater’s coach for more information on private and semi-private lessons!

All coaches are registered with United States Figure Skating, are members of the Professional Skaters Association (PSA), have at minimum a basic accreditation through PSA, have passed criminal background screening and carry professional liability insurance.

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Elena Tobiash

Principle Coach / Skate Director

Former member of Russian Team, 1987-1995

International Master of Sports

Masters Degree in Physical Education

Champion of Russia 1992 (in pairs)

Coach for 30+ years in Freestyle, Moves, Choreography, Pairs, Off-Ice;

Beginners to Advanced Levels

Current highest skaters at the Novice, Junior,Senior

Current and former students compete in  USFSA Regional, State Games of America, Local Competitions and International Competitions.

Igor Velikanov

Principle Coach

Former member of Russian Team, 1982-1990

International Master of Sports

Masters Degree in Physical Education

Coach for 30+ years in Freestyle, Moves, Choreography, Pairs, Off-Ice;

Beginners to Advanced Levels

Current highest skaters at the Novice, Junior, Senior

Current and former students compete in  USFSA Regional, State Games of America, Local Competitions and International Competitions.

Phone:

Elena: (515) 490-5148

Igor: (515) 490-5148

Sarah Rasavanh

Sarah Rasavanh

General Operations Manager / Senior Coach

Junior Level Competitive Skater

Student under Coaches Elena and Igor, 2005-present

Junior Coach for 6 years in LTS

Senior Coach for 5+ years in LTS, Freestyle, Moves, and Choreography

Beginners to Advanced Levels

Current highest skaters at Pre-Juvenile and Juvenile.

Current students compete in USFSA Regional, State Games of America, and local competitions.

Email: ifsa.rasavanhs@gmail.com

 

John Polak

John Polak

Senior LTS Coach

Adult Competitive Skater

LTS Coach for figure skating

LTS Coach for hockey

Beginners to Semi-Advanced levels

Current highest skaters at Pre-Freestyle

 

 

Our Coaches in Action…

Junior LTS Coaches

Current competitive skaters ages 12-15