CVFSC Coaches

Chagrin Valley FSC Coaches

We are fortunate to have coaches who understand the true benefits of the discipline of figure skating. Not merely those in the strength and power gained with the hard work put forth to develop the mechanics and artistry of the skating elements but the more significant and enduring effects which come with the experience:

poise	good sportsmanship	focus
grace under pressure	confidence	leadership skills

... all those values which the pursuit of the varied goals of figure skating teaches.

Our Coaches

Kathy McKendry

Kathy has been teaching figure skating over 19 years. She has been fortunate to teach around the Northeast and Midwest including Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio. This has exposed her to many different styles of teaching in order to achieve the best results for each skater. I was also very fortunate to be coached by Angela Schramm, World Professional skater and Mary Karen Campbell Henderson, 1973 U.S. National Dance Champion. Kathy also teaches many off-ice classes including jump and stretching classes. Kathy has passed Novice Moves in the Field and Intermediate Freestyle. Kathy’s goal is to make sure that her skaters learn a lot and have fun doing it!

Elisa Nash

Elisa is our coach, our Director of Figure Skating Programs at The Pond as well as an advisor of the Chagrin Valley Figure Skating Club. Her diverse experience in all things skating -- including that of being both a mom who skates and a hockey mom -- gives her unique qualifications. 25 years of teaching experience and credentials in Moves in the Field and Freestyle matched with her own skating experiences including participation on the Falconette Synchronized Skating Team at BGSU makes her a valuable resource. Beyond her personal skating experiences, she has also had experience in the leadership and organizational arenas of skating, with prior directorial experience in figure skating programs and ice shows. From her drive, dedication and focus, it is with certainty that we can say that figure skating is her joy, her life and her calling.

Lori Rapposelli

So many of our skaters have begun their skating adventure under the warm and gentle guidance of Lori. Her bright and positive attitude and easy way of making everything fun keeps our skaters coming back for more. She has the unique ability to teach anyone to ice skate and she truly cares about our skaters. With her prior experience as figure skating director and her organization of skating exhibitions to showcase their newly developed skills, she expertly guides our young skaters as they begin their journey into the charm and artistry of figure skating.