Coaching Staff

The only figure skating coach to hold the title of "Olympic Coach of the Year", Mr. Carroll is a medalist in 3 US National Championships. His students have won all colors of Olympic medals; Gold, Silver and Bronze, 11 World Championships and numerous National Titles. Champions past & present include Michelle Kwan, Linda Fratianne, Christopher Bowman, Tiffany Chin, Mark Cockerel, Timothy Goebel, Evan Lysacek, Jennifer Kirk, Mirai Nagasu & Carolina Kostner. Mr. Carroll trained with the legendary Maribel Vinson Owen and performed professionally with Shipstad's & Johnson's Ice Follies. Mr. Carroll has been inducted into four Halls of Fame: US Figure Skating, World Figure Skating, Professional Skaters Association and Ice Skating Institute

Contact Ann Jensen: 310.849.9550 • $50.00 for 20 minutes

Mr. Garren has an extensive principal ice show performance background, including featured performances in Ice Capades and Holiday On Ice. Michael is a trained dancer in ballet and jazz and performed internationally on stage and television. His method of coaching and attention to detail creates a solid foundation for continued advancement in the sport for beginners thru advanced skaters of all ages. He is a member of Professional Skaters Association and United States Figure Skating.

Contact Michael Garren: 760.641.4585 • $30.00 for 20 minutes

World and Olympic Master rated coach.Dubbed by the media "Spin Doctor" .Evelyn trained under the great figure skating coach Gustave Lussi and continues to use his methodology. She has coached National and International skaters,She was the coach of Anthony Lui at the Salt Lake Olympics. She has coached Robin Cousins,Silvia Fontana, Tamsin Sear,Caryn Kadavy &many others.She was the official coach of the stars of the movie The Cutting Edge. Evelyn holds a Bachelors Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in psychology and counseling.

Visit her web site: http://www.evelynkramer.com/ • Contact by Email: ekramer@evelynkramer.com

Contact Evelyn Kramer: 760.702.0099 • $45.00 for 20 minutes

Aurore began skating at the age of 4 in Nice, France. She trained at Ice Castle under the guidance of many elite coaches such as Christa Fassi, Evelyn Kramer and Rafael Arutyunyan. Aurore was Monagasque's National Champion, competed in 9 French Nationals and several international competitions throughout her career. She is the first skater to represent Monaco on the international circuit and had many opportunities to perform for the Royal Family of Monaco.

Contact Aurore Premont: 909.991.9807 • $30.00 for 20 minutes

U.S. National and International competitor, J.Scott made his Professional Debut in 1984 as a member of The John Curry Skating Company at "The Met" in New York City; he was the Star of "Pinocchio on Ice", a Principal performer with "Dorothy Hamill's Ice Capades and was The Nutcracker in her "Nutcracker on Ice" tour and television specials. Since performing worldwide from 1984-1998 he has been a successful skating school director, private coach and choreographer. Currently residing in Palm Springs he brings 39 years of experience with a creative focus on quality skating edge skills to beginner thru high level skaters here at the Desert Ice Castle.

Contact J. Scott Driscoll: 602.670.2989 • $35.00 for 20 minutes

Vadim started his skating career at the age of 5 in Russia as a single skater. In 1998, he received the title of Master of Sports of Russia for his accomplishments in the sport. After relocating to Israel in late 1998, he went on to become a 2 times Junior Israeli National Champion & competed in ISU Junior Grand Prix and 2 Junior World Championships. At 19, Vadim started his pair skater career and became a Junior National Champion and a 3 times Senior National Champion. He also competed in International competitions, Junior and Senior ISU Grand Prix, 2 European Championships, 1 Junior and 3 Senior World Championships. Vadim and his partner were the first pair team to ever represent Israel at a World Championship. Vadim is currently teaching the Skate School Program.

Contact Vadim Akolzin: 909.205.1190 • $30.00 for 20 minutes