Coaches....
Our club coaches are available to teach private or semi-private lessons.
Below is the list of our coaches with their bios and contact information.
Private and semi-private lessons are set up directly with the coach.
Allison Constant
Allison (Allie) Constant has been coaching figure skating for over 15 years with experience in all levels and ages. Allie specializes in technique with jumps and spins, in addition to moves in the field. Prior to her coaching, Allie competed as a two-time Senior Level Eastern Sectional and Regional competitor, in addition to competing at the Junior National level as a singles skater. She has successfully completed her Moves in the Field and Freestyle tests (Gold Level). Allie is a member of the United States Figure Skating. Contact Allie at 845-430-4893 or allisondconstant@gmail.com.
Amber Crispell
Amber has been coaching for over 20 years. She was a member for our Synchronized Skating Team and competed at the Empire State Games, winning a Bronze medal. She loves working with both kids & adults. Amber enjoys teaching basic skating skills as well as working with more competitive skaters. Amber also coaches hockey skating skills. She is a member of US Figure Skating, Learn to Skate USA, & USA Hockey. Amber is the Skating Class Director for the Skating Club of Saugerties and completed the Skating Director Certification at the North American Rink Conference & Expo (NARCE). She has also completed her Level 4 hockey coach certification through USA Hockey and Hockey Skating Level 4 coaching course through Professional Skaters Association. Her other passion is making custom figure skating costumes.
Contact her at (845) 389-1848 or amberlynnskates@gmail.com
Laurie Sakhnovskiy
Laurie has over fifteen years of coaching experience specializing in jumps and spins technique in addition to moves in the field. Throughout her coaching career, she has taught beginners through National level skaters. As a competitor, Laurie was the Junior National Pairs Gold Medalist, and competed Nationally and Internationally in pairs. She is also a double Gold Medalist in United States Figure Skating Moves in the Field and Freestyle. Laurie is a member of United States Figure Skating and Professional Skaters Association.
Contact Laurie at 718-433-8925 or laurie.krein@gmail.com.
Maria Reynolds
Maria has been coaching for over twenty years. She enjoys coaching children and adults of all skill levels. She is a US Figure Skating 6 time gold medalist (Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Dance, Solo Free Dance, Solo Pattern Dance & Free Dance, also 6th Figure). Maria continues to compete as an adult and has competed in 17 US Adult Figure Skating Championships winning several medals in Freestyle, Showcase & Ice Dance.
Contact Maria at 773-339-4224 or mariafreynolds@gmail.com
Meredith Kenney
Meredith trained and competed in her youth, medaling at numerous regional competitions, and completed through Pre-Silver skating skills and Pre-Silver singles freestyle. She is passionate about teaching the joy and discipline of figure skating to all levels from beginners to competitive, with a focus on jump technique, spins, and choreography. Meredith also has a passion for mental health and brings mindfulness techniques to the ice, helping students center themselves, both on and off their skates. She is a member of United States Figure Skating and Learn to Skate USA, and is a certified coach through U.S Figure Skating.
Contact Meredith at (518) 928-4697 or mkenney387@gmail.com
Sergei Sakhnovskiy
Sergei has over twenty years of coaching experience, specializing in ice dance, solo dance, and choreography, as well as moves in the field. He has coached beginners through International level skaters. Sergei is a 3-time Olympian for Israel and World Bronze Medalist in Ice Dance. He was also the 10-time Israel National Ice Dance Champion, as well as the Junior World Ice Dance Champion for Russia with numerous other accolades. His work following his competitive career included performing on two seasons of the popular Russian TV show “Skating with the Stars – Ice Age”. He is a member of United States Figure Skating, Professional Skaters Association.
Contact Sergei at 860-888-7448 or sergei.sakhnovskiy@yahoo.com
Silvia D'Avola
Silvia D’Avola is a USFS certified coach and LTS instructor with over 30 years of skating
experience as a coach, former Junior National and International competitor, and Novice Italian
National Champion. She specializes in freestyle jumps, skating skills, spins, harness, and off-ice
training. Silvia is dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and rewarding learning environment,
welcoming skaters of all ages and abilities, from children and adults learning the basics to
competitive athletes.
Contact info: davolafscoach@gmail.com or (347) 933 - 7615