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.
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 20 years in Freestyle, Moves, Choreography, Pairs, Off-Ice;
Beginners to Advanced Levels
Current highest skaters at the Novice and Junior
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 20 years in Freestyle, Moves, Choreography, Pairs, Off-Ice;
Beginners to Advanced Levels
Current highest skaters at the Novice and Junior
Current and former students compete in USFSA Regional, State Games of America, Local Competitions and International Competitions.
Phone:
Elena: (515) 250-0102
Igor: (515) 490-5148
Sarah Rasavanh
Coach
Novice Level Competitive Skater
Student under Coaches Elena and Igor, 2005-present
Assistant Coach for 5 years in LTS
Coach for 1 year in LTS, Freestyle, Moves, and Choreography
Beginners to Advanced Levels
Current highest skaters at Pre-Juvenile and Juvenile.
Bachelor’s in Science and Language Studies
E-mail:
rasavanh.sarah@gmail.com
John Polak
Coach
Adult Competitive Skater
LTS Coach for figure skating
LTS Coach for hockey
Beginners to Semi-Advanced levels
Current highest skaters at Pre-Freestyle
Assitant Coaches
– Flossie
– Lucy
– Emma