Coach Kelly’s Philosophy

Coaching is my passion.

My approach is very basic: I teach the skater how to skate, when to add the power, and then where to use it. I am trained in athlete development and understand what is necessary for success and longevity in sport.

I believe my purpose is to support the athlete in achieving their potential, and in turn, teach them to take responsibility for their future both on and off the ice.

As a competitive figure skating coach with 20 years of coaching experience, I’ve used my level 3/4 technical training to break down and teach the fundamentals of skating.

Technical Training

  • N.C.C.P High Performance Coach

  • N.C.C.P. Certified National Coach

  • Skate Canada Certified Power Skating Coach

  • Certified Learn To Skate Instructor and Consultant

  • 25+ years of coaching experience

  • B.A Recreation and Leisure

Coaching Experience:

  • 2020- Present: Director & Base Coach Guelph Skating Club

  • 2018- Present: GMHA Development Team Member - Power Skating Coach

  • 2011-2018 Elite Development Hockey: Power 33 Program Head Coach and Program Director

  • 2011-2013 Guelph Ringette Association Learn to Skate Program Director

  • 2008-2011 Ottawa Senators Learn to Skate Instructor

  • 2008-2011 West Carleton (Ottawa) Ringette Power Skating Instructor

  • 2011-2014 Skate Canada Canskate Consultant and Program Director

  • 2000- Present: Skate Canada CanPowerskate Instructor and Evaluator

  • 1 on 1 technical skating analysis and video feedback