Professional Coaches
Our figure skating coaching staff consists of highly qualifies, US Figure Skating compliant professionals specializing in coaching all ages and levels, from beginners to national competitors. They offer expertise in singles, skating skills, ice dance, choreography, power skating, and off-ice training.
Learn more about each of our experienced coaches:
SHELBY PAULSEN
- USFS Gold Skating Skills
- USFS Pre-Silver Singles
- USFS Pre-Silver Ice Dance, Tango (Silver Ice Dance)
- 9 Years of Synchronized Skating Experience
- 5 Time Synchronized Skating National Competitor
- 4 Time Team USA Synchronized Skating Junior Team International Competitor
- Former Member of Team USA Synchronized Skating Junior World Team
- Eden Prairie Learn to Skate Coordinator since 2023
- Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club Coaching Director since 2025
- Specializes in Skating Skills (formally Moves-in-the-Field), Choreography, Group Classes, and providing lessons in a fun and positive environment
- She loves to crochet Amigurumi and watch movies!
- She has season tickets to Broadway on Hennepin at the Orpheum Theater.
CHRIS HOUSTON
- Coaching since 1999
- Former State Pairs and Ice Dance Champion Regional, Sectional, and National Pair Competitor
- Minnesota State and Regional Champion
- Coaching Rated Skating Skills (formally Moves-in-the-Field), Free Skate, and Group Lessons
- Regularly attends coaching conferences, seminars, and continuing education programs
- Specializes in Skating Skills (formally Moves-in-the-Field) and Singles (formally Free Skate), Pairs, Dance, and Power Hockey
- He loves to go fishing with his daughter!
LIZ GEREBI
- Coaching since 1984
- PSA and USFSA Rated
- US and Canadian Gold Medalist
- Coached Regional and Sectional Skaters
- Coaches skaters through numerous Gold skating skills (formally Moves in the Field) and Gold Singles (formally Freestyle)
- Coached for Ice Capades in Dallas, TX
- Specializing in skating skills and singles
- Experience coaching in Learn To Skate programs, Junior (ASPIRE) Club, and private lessons
- She is a new Grandma!
- She loves to go to her cabin!
DANA SWANSON
- Coaching since 2007
- Registered rating in Skating Skills (formally Moves-in-the-Field)
- USFSA Gold Free Skate and Gold Moves-in-the-Field
- Minnesota State and Regional Champion
- Coached many skaters through their Gold Skating Skills and Singles (formally Free Skate)
- Specializes in Skating Skills (formally Moves-in-the-Field) and Singles (formally Free Skate), Choreography, and Group Lessons
- She loves doing crossword puzzles!
- She is a Green Bay Packer Fan!
HAILEY WALSKI
- Coaching since 2018
- Former member of the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club from 2003-2016
- USFSA Gold Medalist in Skating Skills and Singles
- 2014 Upper Great Lakes Regional Champion - Junior Ladies
- Former member of the University of North Dakota Hockey Cheer Team
- Senior Skate School Instructor for Eden Prairie Skate School
- EPFSC Ice Show Director since 2022
- Specializes in Skating Skills and Singles
- She is an elementary teacher in Waconia!
- She loves going to her cabin!
MAYA TRACEY
- Coaching since 2022
- Working to complete USFS Gold Skating Skills
- USFS Pre-Silver Singles
- Working to complete solo dance tests
- 9 Years of competition experience
- 4 Years of coaching Learn to Skate through Farmington and Eden Prairie
- Specializes in Skating Skills (formally Moves- in-the-Field), Solo Ice Dance and Singles
- She is currently attending the University of MN!
- She loves to read and play with her dog, Axel!
KATHY CARLSON
- Upper Great Lakes Novice Ladies Champion
- Upper Great Lakes Junior Ladies Champion
- 3-time U.S. Nationals competitor
- 1982 U.S. Figure Skating Team International Competitor
- Coached state and regional medalists at various levels
- I love to knit, crochet and rockhound.
- I am a licensed esthetician and I enjoy making my own skincare.
KELLY BENZINGER
- Coaching since 1990
- Registered rating in Skating Skills. (formally Moves-in-the-Field)
- USFSA Gold Freeskate and Gold Moves- in-the-Field
- Coached many skaters through their Gold Skating Skills and Singles (formally Free Skate)
- Coached state, sectional, national and international skaters
- Specializes in Skating Skills (formally Moves-in-the-Field) and Singles (formally Free Skate), and Choreography
ROSIE HANSON
- USFSA Gold Medalist
- Registered Ratings in Figures, Singles, Hockey Skills, Sports Science
- 3x Upper Great Lakes Pair Champion
- 2x Midwestern Pair Champion
- 3x US National Competitor
- Skated with Ice Follies in USA and International for 3 years
- Skated with Holiday on Ice in Europe and South America for 4 years
- Coached Synchronized Skating
- Coached skaters to USFSA Gold Medals and Regional competitors
- Specializes in Singles, Skating Skills (formally Moves-in-the-Field, Hockey Skills, and Group Classes
NADINE RUTLEDGE
AVA MARTINSEN
- 5+ Years of Coaching Experience
- 2x U.S. Adult National Champion
- 8x U.S. Adult National Medalist
- 2x Midwestern Adult Sectional Champion
- 2x MN State Adult Champion
- 2025 Adult National Showcase Pewter Medalist
- 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Spotlight Adult Skater
- National level competitive skater and choreographer
- I am a costume designer for various members of Team USA and Junior Grand Prix Competitors.
- I enjoy visiting the north shore every summer
AMY NUNN
- Coaching since 2004
- Triple Gold Medalist in Skating Skills, Singles, and Solo Free Dance
- Master Ratings in Skating Skills and Singles
- U.S. Figure Skating Technical Specialist
- ACSM Exercise Physiologist
- National Collegiate Silver Medalist
- 2-time International Competitor
- 6-time Sectional Qualifier
- Coached skaters to Gold Medals, Regional, Sectional, and National competitors
- 2012 Young Artists Showcase Choreographer and 2021 Mills Method Choreography Participant
- Specializes in Skating Skills, Singles, IJS Strategy, Choreography, Ice Dance, and Off Ice Training