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Our Coaches

Welcome to The Desert Figure Skating Club, where our team of exceptional coaches is dedicated to helping our club members reach their full potential on the ice. From beginners to advanced skaters, we offer private coaching sessions tailored to your skill level and age. Whether you aspire to compete, perform, or simply have fun and learn new skills, our talented coaches are here to guide you every step of the way. Get in touch with any of our coaches to start or continue your skating journey today.

Janet Cook

Bio

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

Bio

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

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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.

Peter Kongkasem

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Peter is a 2-time U.S. National Medalist, International Medalist and World Competitor in Singles and Ice Dance. He has a Master coaching accreditation from the U.S. Figure Skating Association.  In addition, Peter has performed in numerous professional ice shows around the world. 

As a skating coach, Peter has taught skaters from the beginner level to World and Olympic Championships. Peter’s coaching style focuses on developing athletes with a solid technical foundation with a strong emphasis on skating skills and mental preparedness. Peter enjoys coaching figure skaters of all skill levels, all ages and specializes in teaching Jumps, Spins, Choreography and Moves in the Field (Skating Skills).

Tawny Lane

Bio

Tawny Lane is the Figure Skating Manager at the Berger Foundation Iceplex.  Reach out to her with any questions you have about the Skate Academy and the US Figure Skating Learn to Skate program!

Tawny has over 28 years of ice-skating experience. She completed her training at a young age through the Ice Sport Industry (ISI) program for both competitive figure skating and recreational hockey. She is currently a member of United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) along with the Professional Skaters Association (PSA).

As a coach, Tawny enjoys sharing her passion and enthusiasm of ice-skating, whether figure or hockey driven, with all of her students. She teaches all basic and beginner skills from tots and children to teens and adults. Whether you decide to step into hockey skates or figure skates for the first time on the ice, Tawny will tailor her coaching style to meet your needs and goals. She will provide a solid foundation for your advancement throughout your skating journey.

Walter Stevenson

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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 Tyler

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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.