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At I/WSA, Our People Make The Difference. Our people are our coaches, athletes, parents, and staff. Working together, our people create a challenging but supportive environment. Potential is understood. Performance is achieved. Our people are our reputation. Located in downtown Indianapolis, I/WSA offers complete year-round training with two ice rinks, weight room, dance studio, locker rooms, pro shop and deli all conveniently located under one roof. Our people want to meet you. Stay one week, one month, the entire summer or all year. Let our people help you become a better skater.

 

Coaching Staff

COACH/LESSON PREFERENCE TABLE

COACH Low FS High FS Choreography Low Dance High Dance Pairs MIF Personal Training
Serguei Zaitsev     N/A N/A N/A   N/A N/A
Elena Zaitsev       N/A N/A   N/A N/A
Sandy Lamb   N/A N/A     N/A   N/A
Patty Hagen   N/A N/A     N/A   N/A
Victor Farrow N/A N/A N/A     N/A N/A N/A
Andrea Yovanovich           N/A   N/A
Gail King   N/A   N/A N/A N/A    
Teresa Jue       N/A N/A N/A   N/A

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Serguei Zaitsev, Skating Program Director

Credentials: World and Olympic coach, Junior Worlds coach, PSA Master Rated in Freestyle and Pairs; Master of Sport International -- Rated by Russian Federation Figure Skating; U.S. Figure Skating Certified National Technical Specialist

Education:   Institute of Physical Culture and Sport of Russia, Master Degree
Coaching Achievements:
Junior National and U.S. National Champions and medalists in pairs and singles
Years Coaching:  21                                                                            
Skating Achievements:
Three-time Senior Pairs USSR National Cup Medalist; Skate America 2nd Place, World Winter University Games 3rd Place, Principal Skater with "Ice Follies and Holiday on Ice" and "Walt Disney World on Ice"
Areas for Private Lessons: Pairs, High and Low Freestyle, Group
Lesson Rate: $28 (20 min)                                                                                                                                         
 E-mail: svzaitsev@msn.com
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Elena Zaitsev Learn to Skate Director
Credentials:
PSA Master Rated Freestyle; PSA Level IV Ranking National Coach;

Education:  Institute of Physical Culture and Sport of Russia, Master Degree
Coaching Achievements: Regional Champions and medalists; Sectional, Junior National and U.S. National competitors                                                                                                                                                      
Years Coaching: 21                                                                                                                                                                           
Skating Achievements:
5 years Principal Skater with Moscow on Ice Skating Company; 4 years as Professional Skater with Ice Follies and Holiday on Ice and Walt Disney World on Ice
Areas for Private Lessons: High and Low Freestyle, Choreography, Group
Lesson Rate: $25 (20 min) 
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Sandy Lamb

Sandy Lamb 
Credentials:
PSA Level VI Ranking-World and Olympic Coach; PSA Master Rated Dance, Free Dance, Moves in the Field; Group and Program Director;  Registered Figures, Freestyle; PSA Board of Directors and Past President of the Professional Skaters Association (the first woman)

Education:  Butler University, Bachelor of Science Education
Coaching Achievements: Regional, Sectional, National, International, World and  Olympic Competitors; National Figure Skating Director for Special Olympics, Inc. and North America Special Olympics;  ;Coached the 1977 National Silver Dance Champions and On-ice dance coach for the Miami University Synchronized Skating Teams - 2007 Collegiate National Champions and Senior Team silver medalists at the Synchro World Championships, the first time a US team has medaled at Worlds.
Years Coaching: 43
Skating Achievements:
National Gold Dance 4th Place, National Silver Dance 2nd and 3rd Places; Midwestern Champion in Bronze, Silver and Gold Dance; Alternate World Team Member
Test Achievements: 5th Figure, US Gold Dance and Gold Free Dance, Canadian Gold Dance
Areas for Private Lessons: High and Low Dance, Low Freestyle, High and Low Moves in the Field, Stroking
Lesson Rate: $24 (20 min) 
E-mail: sjslamb@hughes.net
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Victor Farrow
Credentials:
PSA Master Rating Dance

Education:  University of Albany (NY), Bachelor of Arts Political Science - Minor Business Administration
Coaching Achievements:
Years Coaching:
30 years, all dance levels, all ages, as both coach and partner.
Skating Achievements:
Former British Junior Dance Champion, Junior Worlds competitor.

Test Achievements: Gold Dance (US), International Dance (original 5) (US), Gold Dance (Canadian), Pre-Gold Dance (UK), also passed tests in Free Dance and Moves-In-The-Field. 
Areas for Private Lessons:
Available for Private Lessons in all levels of dance, stroking, basic skills (figure and hockey).
Lesson Rate: $22 (20 min)

 E-mail: vr2000@ameritech.net

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Patty HagenPatty Hagen 
Credentials: PSA Senior Group, Certified Dance, Registered Moves-In-The-Field

Education:  University of Michigan, Bachelor of Science Psychology
Coaching Achievements: Regional competitors, state champions; editor of "Figure Skating: Sharpen Your Skills"
Years Coaching: 24
Skating Achievements: Two years in Disney ice shows in U.S., Asia, and Australia
Test Achievements: Gold Dance, partial International Dance, 3rd Figure
Areas for Private Lessons: Dance, Low Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Stroking, Group
Lesson Rate: $17 (20 min)

E-mail: pattycurt@earthlink.net

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Andrea Yovanovich
Credentials: PSA Registered Freestyle, PSA Master Dance, Certified MIF, Former USFSA Judge

Education:  Butler University, Bachelor of Science Radio/TV Broadcasting and Secondary Education

Coaching Achievements:  Gold Medal Dance, Intermediate FS, Qualifying competitions and regional medalist

Years Coaching: 21

Skating Achievements:  US & Canadian Dance Gold Medalist, International Dances,  Qualifying competitor

Area for Private Lessons:  High and Low Freestyle, High and Low Dance, MIF, Choreography, Group

Lesson Rate: $22 (20 min)

E-mail: andreayovanovich@yahoo.com

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Gail King

Credentials: PSA: Registered Freestyle, Senior Group, Registered MIF, Certified Hockey Levels I-II and Power
Education: Millard Fillmore School of Nursing, R.N.; State University of New York, Bachelor of Arts Human Services; Indiana Wesleyan University,  Masters Business Administration
Skating Achievements: North American Adult Silver, National adult competitor, Adult State gold medalist, 34 yrs. skating experience
Test Achievements: Adult Silver FS,
Areas for Private Lessons: Figure:  Low FS, High FS, Choreography, MIF, Stroking; Hockey: Power and edges  (see hockey section of web-site)
Lesson Rate: $30 (30 min)     

E-mail: GAILKING2@comcast.net
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