Meet Our Club Coaches

L-R: Cynthia, Leslie, Jonathan, Lisa, Liz, Tara, Tory

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). Eighteen 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. 208.331.0044 Ext. 3016. *Leslie was featured in the Nov/Dec 2011 edition of Professional Skaters Magazine. Click here to read her interview*

Liz Finn

Certified Rated & Accredited Coach with Professional Skaters Association.
Coaching freestyle, ice dance, moves in the field, power skating, and hockey. Level 2 Hockey Accreditation with PSA. With over 29 years on the ice and 12 years teaching experience, I enjoy coaching all ranges of skills and abilities, including beginners, competitive skaters, and adults. My philosophy is that skating should be a fun and positive life experience, while conveying important lessons about sport, discipline, and challenge. This philosophy is solidified by my BS in Psychology and current pursuit of a Masters in Counseling. Please feel free to schedule a time to observe a lesson. I can be reached at 208.283.9542 or surlaglace1@hotmail.com.

Tara La Ferriere

Group and Private Lesson Skating Instructor.
Member of the U.S. Figure Skating Association and Registered rated coach with the Professional Skaters Association. Choreography instructor for freestyle, moves in the field, and basic skills. 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

Cynthia Tang

Group and Private Lesson Skating Instructor.
Rated and Accredited Coach with the Professional Skaters Association and member of the U.S. Figure Skating Association. Apprentice in Free Skating through PSA with Skating Director Leslie Deason and Olympic Team Coach Tom Zakrajsek, and trained by various national and world ranked coaches. Dartfish Technical Video Analysis Specialist. Currently offering lessons in Freestyle and Moves in the Field for competitive skaters. 208.407.1993 or sk8coachcynthia@gmail.com. Cynthia was featured as KTVB's Distinguished Student on February 17.  Click here to see the video.


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