Meet Our Coaches

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+
  
• Head Coach 2017 – present
  
• Spring Show Director 2016-2018
  
• Summer Camp founder and director 2017-2018
  
• Experience coaching jumps, spins, moves in the field, and off-ice training
  
• Experience working with persons with disabilities in classroom and skating settings

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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 skatecoachhannah@gmail.com. I'd love to answer any questions you may have and chat about skating!​

Savannah Larson

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• USFS Moves-in-the-Field Gold Medalist
  
• USFS Intermediate Freeskate
  
• Currently pursing a degree in Constitutional Law

EXPERIENCE

• 15+ years skating, with regional titles from across the Country
  
• Trained under Jessica Melton, National Technical Specialist
  
• Eccles Ice Center group skating coach
  
• 4+ years of teaching experience
  
• Experience in working with all levels and ages

In addition to skating lessons, I teach an OFF ICE class on Monday evenings at 6:00 pm. Contact me through email at savannahlarson2@gmail.com.
Your first private lesson is free!​

Mercedes Jensen

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• USFSA Registered Coach
  
• USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field
  
• USFS Gold Medalist in Ice Dance
  
• USFS Juvenile Freeskate
  
• Currently pursuing a degree in Communication Disorders with a minor in Human Development

EXPERIENCE

• 10 years competitive skating experience in freestyle, ice dance, and synchronized skating
  
• Regional and Sectional Competitor in Synchronized Skating
  
• Cottonwood Heights Rec Center Program Coach 2015-2020
  
• Eccles Ice Arena Program and Private Coach 2018-present
  
• Intro-to-Synchro Coach 2019
  
• Starter of Eccles Bridge Program 2019-present
  
• Experience with all ages and abilities

My mission statement is to empower students of all ages and abilities through movement and creative expression to foster a passion for learning and the sport of figure skating. Contact me at mercedes.jensen@me.com.​

Julie Broschinsky

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 199 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

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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 juliebro.az@gmail.com.