Coaches

Brittlyn Anderson

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

USFS Gold Medalist in Freestyle
USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field
USFS Gold Medalist in Solo Free Dance
Current Collegiate Figure Skater for USU
Currently studying at USU Kinesiology and Psychology in hopes to become a Sport Psychologist

EXPERIENCE

11 years of personal skating experience competing at the local, regional, and collegiate national level
Coaching experience working with all ages and for all abilities
Private Coaching since 2020
Regional Competitor in the Senior Ladies event
Participated in the opening ceremonies of US Figure Skating Nationals in 2015 and 2020

I will help each skater improve each time they enter the ice by teaching them valuable skills such as work ethic, coping mechanisms, and resilience that will not only help them on the ice, but they can take with them in life.

Marilyn Anderson

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Adult Pacific Coast Sectional and Adult Nationals Medalist
B.A. Physical Education, U of U
M.Ed. Special Education, Univ. of North Dakota

EXPERIENCE

30 years of coaching basic skills, freestyle (all ages), special needs.
Holiday on Ice
Holiday on Ice International
Ice Capades
Currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Leadership and Innovative Education

Marilyn passionate about skating and assisting others to learn and improve ice skating skills.
Contact me at: [email protected]

Julie Broschinsky

Eccles Ice Center Head Coach

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

USFS Gold Medalist in Freestyle
USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field
USFS Gold Medalist in Ice Dance
B.S. In Family Consumer & Human Development, USU

EXPERIENCE

13 years of personal skating experience competing at local and regional competitions throughout the Intermountain West
Cast member of the 1999 US Figure Skating Nationals Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Cast member of the 2002 Winter Olympics Opening & Closing ceremonies
Coaching experience since 2005, all ages, all settings, and for all abilities, including taking students to Regionals, and passing Gold Medal tests
Spring Show Director multiple times
EIC Head Coach 2021-Present

In addition to my continual involvement in the skating world, I find great joy in my experiences and opportunities as a Mom to four extremely busy and wonderful little boys.
Contact me at [email protected].

Hannah Halverson

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. Human Movement Science, USU 2014
USFS & Safesport Compliant

EXPERIENCE

15+ years skating, performing, & competing
Private coach since 2014, teaching students from ages 4-60+
Spring Show Director 2016-2018
Summer Camp founder and director 2017-2018
EIC Head Coach 2017-2021
Experience coaching jumps, spins, moves in the field, and off-ice training
Experience working with persons with disabilities in classroom and skating settings

My coaching philosophy is to help skaters gain confidence, learn accountability/hard work, and have fun! I especially enjoy teaching the choreographic/artistic side of skating. I enjoy helping competitive and recreational students alike. Feel free to message me at [email protected]. I'd love to answer any questions you may have and chat about skating!

Mercedes Jensen

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

USFSA Registered Coach
PSA Member
USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field
USFS Gold Medalist in Ice Dance
USFS Juvenile Freeskate
B.S. in Communication Disorders and Deaf Education with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Utah State University

EXPERIENCE

10 years competitive skating experience in freestyle, ice dance, and synchronized skating
Regional and Sectional Competitor in Synchronized Skating
Eccles Ice Arena Program and Private Coach (2018-present)
Founder & Director of Eccles Bridge Program (2019-present)
Intro-to-Synchro Coach and Director (2019)
Cottonwood Heights Rec Center Program Coach (2015-2020), Private Coach
Experience with all ages and abilities
Experience in elementary paraprofessional work and preschool teaching

*Available for Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Power Skating, Choreography, Off-ice, and Ice Dance.

My mission statement is to empower skaters of all ages and abilities through the benefits of exercise and creative expression. I strive to teach my skaters the value of hard work, perseverance, and personal responsibility. The rink has always been my happy place and I work to keep it a safe space for everyone. Happy skating! Contact me at [email protected].

Maddie Lyons

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

USFS Gold Medalist in Freestyle
USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field
USFS Pre-Silver Partnered Ice Dance
Current Collegiate Figure Skater for USU
Currently studying at USU, majoring in Dietetics and Nutrition Science

EXPERIENCE

13 years of personal skating experience including testing, performing in shows, and competing at the local, regional, and national collegiate level
4th place at the 2021 U.S. Collegiate Championships Junior Ladies Event
Private coaching since 2020 and Eccles Ice Center program coach since 2018
Experience working with skaters of all ages and abilities

As a coach I aim to help every skater reach their personal goals. In the journey of reaching goals I strive to teach diligence, resilience and other life skills on and off the ice. Ultimately, I hope my skaters find joy in skating and recognize the outcome wanted is worth the effort to put in. I’ve been blessed in my skating journey with wonderful coaches who believed in me to reach my goals and I want to pass that on to my skaters!
Contact me at [email protected]

Lacie Maisey

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field
USFS intermediate freeskate
Full PSA member
Registered coach with US figure skating

EXPERIENCE

2023 National intermediate/novice silver medalist at the Adult National Championships
2023 spring show co-director
15+ years of personal skating experience in competitions and shows
3 years of private coaching experience
5+ years of LTS/group teaching experience
Trained under national and olympic medalists
Eccles Ice arena private coach, group coach, and program coach
Experience teaching all ages and levels, on and off the ice

My goal is to help the athletes I work with to love the sport as much as I do. I am continuing my coaching/skating education by continuing to skate for myself and learn from the most advanced coaches/programs in the state to be the best coach I can be! Skating is for everyone! Contact me at [email protected] for private lessons!