IFSA Coaching Staff

Our Coaches in Action

Coaching Profiles

Elena Tobiash, Principal Coach/Skating 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 Learn-to-Skate

Youth Competitive Skating

Coaching Credentials

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

Igor Velikanov, Principal 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

Sarah Rasavanh, General Operations Manager, Senior Coach

Current Taking Students: Yes

Athletic Achievements

Pre-Gold (Junior) Level Competitive Skater

Currently Teaching

Youth Learn-to-Skate

Youth Competitive Skating

Coaching Credentials

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

Junior assitant coach for six years

Senior coach for 5 years

 

John Polak, Senior LTS Coach

Current Taking Students: Yes

Athletic Achievements

Adult Competitive Skater

Currently Teaching

Youth Learn-to-Skate

Hockey Learn-to-Skate