Club Coaches
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
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. 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 U.S. 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
Victoria (Tori) Sandmeyer
Jr Group and Private lesson Skating Instructor.
Member of the U.S. 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
Cynthia Tang
Group and Private Lesson Skating Instructor.
Accredited Coach with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) and member of the U.S. 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
