Coaches

The Figure Skating Club of Rio Rancho recommends all of our coaches follow U.S. Figure Skating, Professional Skaters Association, and/or USA Hockey coaching requirements to help ensure that we are providing proper and safe instruction.  We require all of our coaches to comply with SafeSport Training.

Note: Coaches must meet current eligibility requirements as posted by US Figure Skating to participate in a sanctioned event or test session, which are as follows:

  • US Figure Skating Full Membership
  • Completion of SafeSport Training
  • Successful Background Screening
  • Verification of Coach Liability Insurance
  • Completion of CER Courses
  • Professional Skaters Association (PSA) Membership (only if coaching in qualifying competitions)

USFS provides some helpful brochures on how to support your skater and hiring a private coach.

Parent Guide Volume 1 ∎ Parent Guide Volume 2 ∎ Parent Guide Volume 3 ∎ Hiring A Private Coach


Jillian Miller
Jillian Miller is the current Skating Director at the McDermott Athletic Center (MAC) and oversees the entire Learn to Skate program along with the management of the Ice Illusions Synchronized Skating teams.  She has been figure skating since October 2012 and volunteering + coaching Learn to Skate lessons since 2017.  Jillian began her private coaching journey in 2022 and continues to promote a passion for figure skating to all of her students.  She is an accomplished Double Gold Medalist in both Moves-in-the-Field along with Freeskate.  She truly loves working with children and teenagers yet welcomes everyone.  Her primary goal is to guide the skater to reach their own goals whether that is competing, leveling-up, or just having a fun time on the ice.  Jillian coaches freestyle, moves, synchronized skating, showcase, and duets.
 
Email: jfskater1@gmail.com
Rate:  $25 / per 30 minute lesson

Evelyn Cook
Evelyn Cook began skating at the McDermott Athletic Center (then known as Blades) when she was 4 years old.  She later moved to Eagle River, Alaska and began coaching professionally in 2012.  Evelyn teaches private lessons where she focuses on helping students set and follow through on their personal goals – whether big or small.  Her philosophy is based on helping skaters develop a life-long love of exercise and creative expression.  Evelyn also coaches the Ice Illusions Synchronized Skating teams (formerly the Hooliganettes).  She was the Skating Director at the McDermott Athletic Center from 2022–2024, growing the Learn to Skate program to over 100+ kids and expanding the synchronized skating program from three competitive teams to now five.  Outside of skating, Evelyn is a professional Speech Language Pathologist.
 
Email: evelynkcook.ak@gmail.com
Rate: $20 / per 30 minute lesson

Lisa Miller
Lisa Miller began her skating career as an adult.  She understands the struggles of being an adult and getting on the ice.  Lisa believes that everyone takes individualized paths to goal achievement.  She is a proud Adult Gold Medalist.  She loves to be a skater’s first coach and strengthen all of the foundational skills that lead to becoming a competitive skater or just developing a life-long love of skating.  Lisa is also an Ice Illusions Synchronized Skating Coach (formerly known as the Hooliganettes).  Her motto is “…skating has a place for all of us – recreational, competitive, and/or teams.”  Off ice, Lisa’s children are her main passion.  Professionally, Lisa is an elementary school Principal and has taught Pre-K through 8th grade from general studies to special education.
 
Email: lisa.u.miller@gmail.com
Rate: $20 / per 30 minute lesson

Mandy Edwards
Mandy Edwards coaches recreational and competitive skaters of all ages and all skill levels.  She is PSA Certified Rated in Singles and Skating Skills. Mandy is an accomplished U.S. Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist.  She has coached Southwest Nine States Champion, Regional, Sectional, Collegiate, Adult National competitors, and ISU Adult International Competitors. Mandy is currently the President of the Figure Skating Club of Rio Rancho NM and is also a team coach for the Ice Illusions Synchronized Skating program (formerly known as the Hooliganettes).

Email: icetwin@aol.com
Phone: (505) 463-6438 (texting is best)
Rate: $30 / per 30 minute lesson

Megan Edwards
Megan Edwards coaches recreational and competitive skaters of all ages and all skill levels.  She is PSA Master Rated in Skating Skills, Certified Rated in Singles, and Register Rated in Group.  Megan is an accomplished United States Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist.  She too has coached Southwest Nine States Champion, Regional, Sectional, Collegiate, Adult National competitors, and ISU Adult International Competitors.  Megan is currently the President of the Figure Skating Club of Rio Rancho NM and simultaneously coaches the Ice Illusions Synchronized Skating teams (formerly the Hooliganettes). She is passionate about skating and loves to join in on each of her skaters & teams incredible skating journeys.  Professionally, Megan is a National Board Certified Teacher.
 
Email: icetwin1@hotmail.com
Phone: (505) 463-6440 (texting is best)
Rate: $30 / per 30 minute lesson

Sabra Hensler
Sabra Hensler has 30 years of skating experience and 10 years of ballet training.  She has competed in Qualifying Regional Competitions and has won multiple gold medals within the Four Corners region.  Sabra trained with Olympic team coach John Nicks.  She teaches jumps, spins, moves in the field, power skating and choreography through private/semi-private lessons for beginners to advanced skaters.  She is a member of USFSA; coaches for the Learn-to-Skate program; and is SafeSport certified. She currently serves as the SafeSport Compliance Chair for the Figure Skating Club of Rio Rancho NM. Sabra’s main goal is to pass down the knowledge that her esteemed coaches gave her on to the next generation of skaters.
 
Email: sabra.steele@gmail.com
Rate: $20 / per 30 minute lesson

Serena Helewicz
Serena Helewicz is a figure skater, former synchronized team skater and coach currently working on her Silver Skating Skills and Bronze Singles.  She has been a figure skater at the MAC since 2017 and has grown to coach multiple Learn-to-Skate students since 2021.  Serena coaches children and adults of a wide variety of ages and finds that teenagers click the most with her teaching style. Nevertheless, she really enjoys coaching all ages.  Serena welcomes all interested skaters from competitive, to showcase, or just recreational skaters.  She is passionate about figure skating and wants to help others love it too.
 
Email: serenahelewicz@icloud.com
Rate: $20 / per 30 minute lesson

Scot Morin
Scot Morin started skating and playing hockey in 1975.  He has played hockey from squirt level through high school then later joining the U.S. Air Force in 1993 and serving for 20+ years.  Scot also served as a Military Training Instructor for 4 years.  He is Certified Level 3 as a USA Hockey Coach and is an active adult hockey player and hockey referee.
 
Email: scot.morin@yahoo.com
Rate: $25 / per 1 hour lesson
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