Leanne Paisley

Skate Canada Level 2 Certified

Coaching since 2000

Personal Skating Achievements:

Gold FreeSkate Test
Gold Dance Test
Gold Skating Skills Test
Member of the Perth Figure Skating Club since 1987

Coaching Education:

Skate Canada Level 2 Certified

Mentored under:

Carol Robinson
Scott Rachuk
Bev Connery
Barbara Mullen

Professional Education:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
Post-Graduate Diploma in Addictions: Treatment & Prevention
Level 1 Certification in Trauma Counseling

Coaching Experience:

Coached skaters from PreCanSkate, Preliminary Test Level to Gold Test Level
CanSkate Coordinator for Forest City Skating Club in London from 2001 to 2003
Coached Competitive Skaters at EOSIC Level
Coached Skaters at the Club Competition Level

Available to Teach:

PreCanSkate, CanSkate, Intro to Junior, Advanced Intro to Junior, Conditioning, Singles, Interpretive, Skating Skills, Dance, and Choreography

Attended Seminars with International Coaches:

Neil Carpenter
Doug Leigh
Lee Barkell
Jennifer Robinson
Monica Lockie
Nathalie Roy
Donald Jackson
Annie Shelter

Coaching Philosophy:

Figure skating has been a part of my life since I was 7 years old. I bring all of my experiences into my coaching, both on and off the ice. I believe that every young skater has the potential to be the best that they can be and they deserve to learn at their own pace. I coach not only to teach the skills behind skating but teach the skills behind confidence, self-esteem, personal strength, and perseverance. Every child deserves the chance to be active in a sport environment. My goal is to make it fun and a learning experience all at once.