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CanSkate Coaches

Laura Miller - CanSkate Manager

I started skating when I was 3 years old & the ice quickly became my favourite place to be! At 9, I became a PA, doing everything I could to help spread my love for skating. When I turned 16, I got my CanSkate coaching certification. I have been coaching with the Nepean Skating Club ever since! My favourite part about teaching CanSkate is watching how skaters become more confident on the ice, & in themselves, as the season progresses!! I love how excited skaters get when they finally master the skill they’ve been working on! My hope is that every skater that steps onto the ice leaves feeling accomplished & proud of the skater they’re becoming!!

Acacia Hanvelt

Anna Savska

E: asavska@gmail.com

P: 343-202-7255

NCCP CanSkate Coach

3 Years Coaching Experience

17 Years Skating Experience

Competed in Ukraine at the Gold level

Competed in Skate Canada Artistic Gold category

My coaching philosophy is to create a positive, supportive, and enjoyable environment where every skater feels comfortable learning and improving. I believe that ever skater learns at their own pace, and I aim to help them build confidence, develop their skills, and enjoy their time on the ice.

Cadence James

E: cadence@wildunknown.com

NCCP Regional Coach Trained

3 Years Coaching Experience

Star 1-5 Coach Assessor

Star 1-4 Event Assessor Training

NCCP CanSkate Coach Certified

Emily McTaggart

Erin Murray

Fiona Laplante

E: fiona.laplante@icloud.com

NCCP Regional Coach Certified

5 Years Coaching Experience

Star 1-5 Coach Assessor Training

NCCP CanSkate Coach Certified

Graham Gee

E: grahamgee100@gmail.com

NCCP Regional Coach Certified

4 Years Coaching Experience

Star 1-5 Coach Assessor

NCCP CanSkate Coach Certified

Héloïse Lecompte

E: synchroskater03@gmail.com

NCCP CanSkate Coach Certified

NCCP Regional Coach Certified

NCCP Provincial Coach Trained

Star 1-5 Coach Assessor

Star 6-Gold Artistic & Skills Coach Assessor

8 years coaching experience

Isaac James

Jacob Côté

Hi everyone! My name is Jacob Côté, and I’m excited to be part of the Nepean CanSkate coaching team!

I’m originally from Nova Scotia, where my skating journey began. Before getting into skating, I competed in gymnastics, which gave me a great foundation in balance, coordination, flexibility, and body awareness. I started competitive skating when I was 7 years old, and skating has been a huge part of my life ever since. For the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to skate pairs with the Next Gen program, which has allowed me to travel and compete internationally. I really enjoy the challenges that come with competitive skating, but some of my favourite moments are also the ones where I get to share my love of the sport with others. I’m a certified CanSkate coach and working on my Regional certification. My goal is to make skating fun, encouraging, and positive while helping each skater develop their skills at their own pace. Outside of skating and coaching, I’m currently completing my Master’s in Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa. My background as a competitive athlete and my studies in physiotherapy have given me a strong interest in the study of movement and how we can help athletes develop their abilities safely and confidently.