IFSA Coaching Staff

All Coaches are USFSA Compliant and Certified

IFSA pride’s itself in holding our educators to the highest standard. Every one of our coaches complete offical US Figure Skating Association compliance which includes Safesport training, yearly background checks, and Coach Core Certification. Along with extensive personal experience as professional competitive skaters.

 

Visit the USFSA Coach Compliance page for more info on the requirements for professional coaching

Our Coaches in Action

Coaching Profiles

Elena Tobiash - Skate Director

 

Current Taking Students: Yes

Athletic Achievements

Former member of the Russian Olympic Team (1987-1995).

1992 Russian Pairs Champion

1991-92 Belorussian Champion

1992 Skate Canada, 4th Place

1993 European Championships, 7th Place

1996-1999 Disney On Ice Principal Skater

Currently Teaching

Youth Competitive Skating

Coaching Credentials

30+ years of coaching in freestyle, moves, choreography, pairs, and off-ice disciplines.

Several current and past students competing in national and internation competition

Igor Velikanov - Head Coach

Current Taking Students: Yes

Athletic Achievements

Former member of the Russian Olympic Team (1982-1990).

1987 – Third Place, International Union Championship

1987 – First Place, Spartakiada St. Petersburg

1993-1995 – Russian Ballet on Ice

1995-1998 Disney On Ice Principal Skater

Currently Teaching

Youth Learn-to-Skate

Youth Competitive Skating

Coaching Credentials

30+ years of coaching in freestyle, moves, choreography, pairs, and off-ice disciplines.

Masters Degree in Physical Education

Several current and past students competing in nation and internation competition

Sarah Rasavanh - Vice President, Coach

Current Taking Students: Yes

Athletic Achievements

Pre-Gold (Junior) Level Competitive Skater

Competed in several regional and national competitions in the US

Currently Teaching

Youth Learn-to-Skate

Youth Competitive Skating

Adult Recreational Skating

Coaching Credentials

17 years of competitive experience in freestyle, moves, and choreography

Junior assistant coach for six years

Coach for 5 years

 Current students competing in regional events and choreographing for students in national competition

John Polak - Coach

Current Taking Students: No

Athletic Achievements

Adult Competitive Skater

Currently Teaching

Youth Learn-to-Skate

Hockey Learn-to-Skate

Adult Learn-to-Skate