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Coaches
Our coaches strongly believe in a collaborative approach to provide the best experience and opportunities for all ESSC members. All of our coaches are registered Skate Canada professionals and are happy to welcome new skaters to our programs.
Learn-To-Skate Coordinator
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Julia Chua |
Julia has been an NCCP coach since 2019 and has up to her Regional coach status. She has received her Quad Gold (Freeskate, Interpretive, Skill, & Dance) & competed up to Junior Ladies within the 17 years she was a competitive single skater. She is in her final year of her undergrad, completing a BA in Political Science.
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Synchronized Skating Coaches
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Marie Abou Rjeily |
Star 4 Marie recently earned her Regionally Trained Coach status and has been an NCCP coach since 2020. She joined our coaching team in 2022 and has over 10 years of synchro experience while continuing to skate recreationally. Marie is completing her Bachelor's degree in Pyschology and Political Science at the University of Alberta. |
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Alyssa Sherwin |
Star 6 Alyssa is a NCCP Provincial trained coach. With over 25 years of experience in synchronized skating, Alyssa has competed at the local, national and international levels. For the past 10 years, Alyssa has been a member of our coaching team, most often with our Juvenile and Pre-Novice teams. Off the ice Alyssa works as a Physcical Therapist at the Grey Nuns Hospital, having received her degree from the University of Alberta. |
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Courtney Mielnichuk |
Star 8 & Adult 1 Courtney is a Regional Certified NCCP coach and has been a part of ESSC's coaching team since 2018. She now has over twenty years of synchro experience and has represented Alberta and ESSC at both the Intermediate and Open levels. Courtney is extremely dedicated to synchronized skating and is invested in the development and success of our skaters and teams. Outside of the arena, she is working towards completing her PhD in Astroparticle Physics at the University of Alberta. |
