ACADEmy coaching staff
We boast a complete team of highly skilled and experienced coaching staff dedicated to helping your skater achieve their goals. Our qualified coaches take pride in introducing beginners to the sport and working with podium pathway athletes. Your skater’s success is our priority.
Alena Lunin
Skating Director (2005-Present)
PSA Level V Ranking
PSA Senior Rated Coach
Master of Sport International Class Rated by Soviet Union (USSR) Figure Skating Federation
COACHING ACHIVEMENTS:
- Team USA Coach
- Coach of 2023 ISU Grand Prix Finals Bronze Medalists
- Coach of U.S. National Pairs & Singles Champions
- Coach of Sectional & Regional Champions
- Choreographer of Team USA, U.S. National and Sectional skaters
SKATING ACHIVEMENTS:
- Team USSR Member 1982-1989
- 1984 ISU JGP Champion
- 1985 Junior World Bronze Pairs Medalist
- 1984-1985 USSR National Silver Pairs Medalist
- 1986-1987 USSR National Cup Medalist
- 1988 ISU Grand Prix “Moscow News”– 6th Place
- 1986-1990 Ukraine Ice Ballet Soloist
- 1990-1999 Professional Skater for “Jane Torvill & Christopher Dean Tour” and “Stageworks Worldwide Productions”
TRAINED BY:
- 1982-1986 Trained under 3 times Olympic Champion Irina Rodnina in Moscow Russia
- 1986-1989 Trained under Olympic Coach Elena Tchaikovskaia in Moscow Russia
- Mentor by Olympic Coach’s Valentin Nikolaev
PRIVATE LESSON FOCUS:
- Jumps and Spin Technique
- Program Choreography
- Skating Skills
- US Figure Skating Tests
- Specific OFF ICE Training
PRIVATE LESSONS RATE – $78 an hour
Email: alunin@sportoneparkviewicehouse.com
ALEXANDER (SASHA) Lunin
PSA level IV Ranking
PSA Master Rated Coach in Freestyle
Master of Sport International Class Rated by Soviet Union (URRS) Figure Skating Federation
Bachelor’s degree of Physical Education, sport and sport management Ukraine National University of Physical Culture and Sport
COACHING ACHIVEMENTS:
- Team USA Coach
- Coach of 2023 ISU Grand Prix Finals Bronze Medalists
- Coach of U.S. National Singles Champions
- Coach of Sectional & Regional Champions
- Pool Harness and Electric Spinner Specialist
SKATING ACHIVEMENTS:
- 1982 USSR National Championship Junior Men Silver Medalist
- 1982 USSR National Cup Bronze medalist
- 1983 Ukraine National Senior Men Champion
- 1984 Berlin International Cup Champion
- 1982-1986 Team USSR Member
- 1986-1990 Ukraine Ice Ballet Soloist
- 1990-1999 Professional Skater for “Jane Torvill & Christopher Dean Tour” and “Stageworks Worldwide Productions”
TRAINED BY:
- World and European Champion – Vladimir Kovalev
- Mentor by Olympic Coach’s – Elena Tchaikovskaia and Valentin Nikolaev
PRIVATE LESSON FOCUS:
- Jump Technique
- Triple Jumps
- Pool Harness and Electric Spinner
- Specific OFF ICE Training
PRIVATE LESSONS RATE – $78 an hour
Email: alounin@yahoo.com
Jane fransen
USFS Member
Ice Show Director
SKATING ACHEIVEMENTS
- Eastern Great Lakes Regional Competitor
- Midwestern Sectionals Competitor
- Novice Ladies
- Novice Pairs
- Silver Level Ice Dance
- Fifth Test – Figures
PRIVATE LESSON FOCUS
- Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Ice Dance.
GROUP CLASS INSTRUCTION
- Learn to Skate USA
- Aspire / Academy
- Theater on Ice Nationals
Private Lessons Rate – $72 an hour
Email: jfransen@beersmallers.com
HOLLY HINSCH
USFS Member
Ice Show Director
COACHING ACHEIVEMENTS
- Junior national and national level coach
SKATING ACHEIVEMENTS
- 4-time U.S. National Championship pairs competitor
- Gold test freestyle and pairs
Private Lessons Rate – $78 an hour
Email: hbensom74@hotmail.com
JENNIFER SEYBOLD
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Professional Figure Skating Instructor and Choreographer
- Learn to Skate Coordinator
- Group sales, Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator
- Extensive travel throughout the United States and internationally: Managing groups; Choreography and Directing Ice Shows; Oversaw the coordination and execution of several diverse media platforms including Photo Shoots, Radio, On-site Promotions, Downtown Events, School Visits, Ribbon Cuttings, Interviews and Local News Promotions.
- Worked with and represented several Production Companies nationally and internationally
Private Lessons Rate – $72 an hour
Email: Jen@peakbraincenters.com
Patty Gremaux
PSA Level III Ranking
34 years coaching experience.
COACHING ACHIVEMENTS:
- Coached beginners through Senior FS, Senior MIF, and ISI 10
- Coached medalists at Regional, Sectional, and Junior National events
- North America Challenge Skate and USA Developmental Team Coach
PRIVATE LESSONS RATE – $72/hour
Email: psgremaux@gmail.com