Our Coaches

Janet Cook was a USFSA competitive skater that led to professional ice skating career spanning a decade. Janet performed both as a soloist and with the chorus in such shows as Holiday on Ice in Europe, America on Ice in Japan and a variety of shows throughout the United States. Janet has coached figure skaters of all ages from toddlers to adults and loves the opportunity to help each one find their moment to shine whether it’s for the competitor, performer or for those that just want to have fun and learn some skills.

Jeff Crandell is a Double USFS Gold Medalist and holds a Level VI Ranking and Registered Rating with the Professional Skating Association.  Jeff is very excited to bring his 20 years of broad coaching experience to the Berger Foundation Iceplex.  He enjoys coaching all levels of skating and guiding each athlete through their own personal skating journey.  Jeff has coached Adult National Champions, coached skaters to the podium at the US National Championships, coached his athlete to a silver medal at the 2020 Youth Olympics in Switzerland, and coached skaters at numerous ISU competitions around the world as part of Team USA. Jeff is known for teaching excellent jump technique which helps build consistency and prevent recurring injuries. Jeff is available to teach Jumps, Spins, Moves in the Field, and Choreography.

Gary Kemp is a United States Figure Skating double gold medalist and a professional skating association registered coach.  Gary can teach basic skating skills, moves in the field, freestyle and choreography, ice dancing, pairs, and hockey power skating.

Walter Stevenson began his skating career in Cape Cod, MA and includes over 20 years of coaching experience in instructing skating school and private individual lessons.  In addition, Walter has 6 years of professional show skating experience including chorus numbers, special acts and figure skating on stilts in shows such as Ice Follies, Holiday on Ice, Disney’s World on Ice and Ice Capades.  He performed in shows with world-renowned skaters such as Dorothy Hamill, Janet Lynn, Randy Gardner, Tai Babilonia, Linda Fratianni, Scott Hamilton and Peggy Flemming. His knowledge and expertise comes from extensive training and instruction at Graphical user interface, application, The Falmouth FSC, John F Kennedy FSC, Cape Cod Coliseum, Hingham FSC, The Skating Club of Boston and The Lake Placid Olympic Center.  Several of his students have medaled in competitions and his forte is competitive and exhibition choreography.  

Kristina Elizabeth Tyler is a figure skater and ballet dancer.  She trained and performed at California Ballet and the Academy of Performing Arts in San Diego.  She’s been skating for 10 years and continues to perform and compete.  She has years of experience working with children and enjoys helping them gain confidence on the ice.  As a ballet dancer, she is equipped to teach the art and grace of skating.