Professional Coaches

Our figure skating coaching staff consists of highly qualified, U.S. Figure Skating and PSA-compliant professionals specializing in coaching all ages and levels, from beginners to national competitors. They offer expertise in freestyle (singles), skating skills (moves in the field), dance, choreography, power skating, and specialized off-ice training.

Learn more about each of our experienced coaches:

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!

DANA GOLDAMER

CoCoaching 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!

LIZ GERBI

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!

HAILEY KAULS

Coaching since 2018
Former member of the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club from 2003-2016
USFSA Gold Medalist in Moves-in-the-Field and Freestyle
2014 Upper Great Lakes Regional Champion - Junior Ladies
3 Years as a member of the University of North Dakota Hockey Cheer Team
Senior Skate School Instructor for Eden Prairie skate School
Specializes in Skating Skills (formally Moves- in-the-Field) and Singles (formally Freestyle)

She is a K-5 Art Teacher in Waconia!
She loves going to her cabin!

SHELBY HAGEDORN

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.

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!

KELLY BENZINGER

Coaching since 1995
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

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.

AVA MARTINSEN

5+ Years of Coaching Experience
2x U.S. National Champion
8x U.S. National Medalist
2x Midwestern Sectional Champion
2x MN State Champion
2025 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