Congratulations to the Boise Figure Skating Club Coaches for being Rated Professionals with the Professional Skaters Association for making
Idaho Ice World a Rink of Excellence!!
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The Boise Figure Skating Club
Club Coaches
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Choosing a Coach
Leslie Deason – Director of Figure Skating Operations / Private lesson Skating Coach.
Triple Master Rated Coach in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Program Director, and appointed Level
3 ranking with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA). PSA official Rating examiner. US Figure
Skating Technical Specialist. PSA Regional Area Representative for Area 14 (Washington, Oregon,
Idaho, Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana). 18 years teaching experience, 35 years in the industry.
Trained Regional and National skaters in the San Diego / Los Angeles area and Jr. National skaters
in the Pacific Northwest. I.S.I World Team Coach & Gold Ranked Judge. Offering instruction in
Freestyle and Moves in the Field. Specializes in Jumps & Competitive Skating.
331-0044 Ext. 3016
Triple Master Rated Coach in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Program Director, and appointed Level
3 ranking with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA). PSA official Rating examiner. US Figure
Skating Technical Specialist. PSA Regional Area Representative for Area 14 (Washington, Oregon,
Idaho, Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana). 18 years teaching experience, 35 years in the industry.
Trained Regional and National skaters in the San Diego / Los Angeles area and Jr. National skaters
in the Pacific Northwest. I.S.I World Team Coach & Gold Ranked Judge. Offering instruction in
Freestyle and Moves in the Field. Specializes in Jumps & Competitive Skating.
331-0044 Ext. 3016
Liz Finn - Group and Private lesson Skating Instructor.
Certified Rated and Accredited coach with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) and member of
the United States Figure Skating Association since 1981. I have 20 Years of figure skating experience
and 7 years of coaching experience. I coach the various disciplines of skating including competitive
freestyle, moves in the field, ice dance, basic skills, choreography and hockey.
208-283-9542
Certified Rated and Accredited coach with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) and member of
the United States Figure Skating Association since 1981. I have 20 Years of figure skating experience
and 7 years of coaching experience. I coach the various disciplines of skating including competitive
freestyle, moves in the field, ice dance, basic skills, choreography and hockey.
208-283-9542
Member of the United States Figure Skating Association and Registered rated coach with the
Professional Skaters Association (PSA). Currently Pre-Silver Test Ice Dancer. Eight years teaching
experience. 13 years competitive skating experience. Ten years of formal dance training. Trained by
1968 Olympic Alternate. Currently offering instruction for all ages and abilities in Basic Skills,
Freestyle, Moves-in-the-field, Ice Dance, Power Skating, Off-ice Conditioning, choreography, music,
and harness training.
208-570-0396
Jonathan Schmidt - Group and Private lesson Skating Instructor
Registered rated coach with the Professional Skaters Association, member of the United States
amateur experience. Gold test level in Moves in the Field and Silver Dance. Gold Collegiate Solo Ice
Dancer and National competitor. Offering lessons to all ages and levels in Basic Skills, Freestyle,
Dance, Power Skating, Moves in the Field and choreography. 208-870-4270
Registered rated coach with the Professional Skaters Association, member of the United States
amateur experience. Gold test level in Moves in the Field and Silver Dance. Gold Collegiate Solo Ice
Dancer and National competitor. Offering lessons to all ages and levels in Basic Skills, Freestyle,
Dance, Power Skating, Moves in the Field and choreography. 208-870-4270
Lisa Kennedy - Group and private lesson skating coach. Registered rated coach with the
Professional Skater’s Association and a member of U.S. Figure Skating. I have 13 years of group
teaching experience. Currently, I am an adult gold test skater in moves in the field and an adult silver
test skater in freestyle. I am currently offering lessons in basic skills, moves in the field and freestyle
for beginning and non-competitive recreational skaters of all ages.
208-381-0507
Professional Skater’s Association and a member of U.S. Figure Skating. I have 13 years of group
teaching experience. Currently, I am an adult gold test skater in moves in the field and an adult silver
test skater in freestyle. I am currently offering lessons in basic skills, moves in the field and freestyle
for beginning and non-competitive recreational skaters of all ages.
208-381-0507
Tara La Ferriere – Group and Private Lesson Skating Instructor.
Member of the United States Figure Skating Association and Registered rated coach with the
Professional Skaters Association. Choreographer instructor for freestyle, moves in the field, and
basic skills. Tara has 10 years experience in coaching and choreography of competitive and artistic
programs. Assistant Choreographer for “2002 Winter Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies”,
“Stars on Ice”, “Holiday on Ice”, Charles M. Schulz Productions, Karen Kresge Productions, and
various other ice shows over the past 18 years. 208-939-4562
Member of the United States Figure Skating Association and Registered rated coach with the
Professional Skaters Association. Choreographer instructor for freestyle, moves in the field, and
basic skills. Tara has 10 years experience in coaching and choreography of competitive and artistic
programs. Assistant Choreographer for “2002 Winter Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies”,
“Stars on Ice”, “Holiday on Ice”, Charles M. Schulz Productions, Karen Kresge Productions, and
various other ice shows over the past 18 years. 208-939-4562
Lori Benton – Group and Private lesson Skating Instructor
Certified Rated and Accredited coach with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA), member of the
United States Figure Skating Association, and 25 years coaching experience. Gold medalist in
Figures and Freestyle, World Professional Figure Skating Champion, soloist performer in Ice
Capades, Holiday on Ice, numerous shows worldwide from 1981-2002. Choreographed national
competitors, Olympic medalists, and professional shows nationwide to include the famous Sun Valley
Summer Show. Offering lessons to all ages and levels in Basic Skills, Freestyle, and Choreography.
208-559-0211
Certified Rated and Accredited coach with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA), member of the
United States Figure Skating Association, and 25 years coaching experience. Gold medalist in
Figures and Freestyle, World Professional Figure Skating Champion, soloist performer in Ice
Capades, Holiday on Ice, numerous shows worldwide from 1981-2002. Choreographed national
competitors, Olympic medalists, and professional shows nationwide to include the famous Sun Valley
Summer Show. Offering lessons to all ages and levels in Basic Skills, Freestyle, and Choreography.
208-559-0211
Cynthia Tang- Group and Private Lesson Skating Instructor
Accredited Coach with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) and member of the United States
Figure Skating Association. 5 years of group teaching experience. Currently offering lessons for
beginning skaters. Trained by Leslie Deason, Skating Director and Double Master Rated Coach.
208-377-1966
Accredited Coach with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) and member of the United States
Figure Skating Association. 5 years of group teaching experience. Currently offering lessons for
beginning skaters. Trained by Leslie Deason, Skating Director and Double Master Rated Coach.
208-377-1966
MEET OUR COACHES |
Victoria (Tory) Sandmeyer – Jr Group and Private lesson Skating Instructor Member of the United
States Figure Skating Association and Accredited Coach with the Professional Skaters Association.
Gold medalist in Moves in the Field and Freestyle. Currently offering lessons in basic skills for
beginning skaters. Trained by Leslie Deason, Skating Director and Master Rated Coach 208-409-
8430
States Figure Skating Association and Accredited Coach with the Professional Skaters Association.
Gold medalist in Moves in the Field and Freestyle. Currently offering lessons in basic skills for
beginning skaters. Trained by Leslie Deason, Skating Director and Master Rated Coach 208-409-
8430
