Emily Dehmer
Head Coach: Open Juvenile and Juvenile
Why Diamonds: Probably because I'm addicted! The program, skaters, parents, and coaches are unbelievably amazing! The Diamonds have proven to be unstoppable! So proud of where we have been and where we will continue to go!
Head Coach: Open Juvenile and Juvenile
- Founder and Director of Madison Ice Diamonds Synchronized Skating Program 2010-present
- Synchro Coach since 2007
- Individual Coach (Moves and Freestyle, Basic skills-Senior)
- Sectional Synchronized Skating Competitor on 6.0 and IJS level teams
- National Synchronized Skating Competitor or senior and collegiate IJS level teams
- Head coach and choreographer of National Synchronized Skating Teams
- Head coach and choreographer of Sectional Synchronized Skating Teams
- Head coach and choreographer of Regional Individual Competitors
- Head coach and choreographer of 6.0 and IJS level Synchronized Skating Teams
- Supplemental Coach and Pole Harness Coach
- Former Program Director, Madison Ice Skating School 2014-2019
- PSA and USFS member, CER certified level A coach
- B.S. UW-Madison, Special Education
Why Diamonds: Probably because I'm addicted! The program, skaters, parents, and coaches are unbelievably amazing! The Diamonds have proven to be unstoppable! So proud of where we have been and where we will continue to go!
Kate Larson
Head Coach: Aspire Snowplow Sam and Aspire Beginner-Silver
Why Diamonds: The passion and determination of all the skaters (:
Head Coach: Aspire Snowplow Sam and Aspire Beginner-Silver
- Learn-to-Skate and Individual coach since 2011
- Synchro competitor throughout high school and college
- 2x Silver Medalist at Midwestern Sectionals
- Madison Ice Diamonds coach since 2018
- PSA and USFS member, CER certified coach
- Supplemental coach, freestyle and moves in the field
- Individual coach, freestyle and moves in the field
- Co-Program Director, Madison Ice Skating School
- B.A. UW-Madison Psychology
Why Diamonds: The passion and determination of all the skaters (:
Megan Statz
Head Coach: Aspire Pre-Preliminary and Open Masters
Why Diamonds: Because Diamonds are sparkly of course! But in all seriousness, I have a passion for skating and synchronized skating. I love helping skaters achieve their goals and reach their highest potential on and off the ice. I am fortunate to be part of the Diamond Family, of hard working skaters, supportive parents, and a great coaching staff.
Head Coach: Aspire Pre-Preliminary and Open Masters
- Accredited member of the Professional Skaters Association since 2001
- Current member of FSC of Madison
- Associate member of Southern Wisconsin Figure Skating Club
- Former board member of Southern Wisconsin Figure Skating Club, 2001-2009
- USFS Basic Skills Instructor, 1998-present
- Individual coach, Moves in the Field and Free Skate, 1999-present
- Supplemental Moves in the Field coach for several gold medalists, including skaters currently representing Team USA at the Junior and Senior Synchro levels
- Synchronized Skating Coach since 2000
- Owner/Director of Sparks on Ice Learn-to-Skate Programs in Sauk Prairie and Dodgeville, 2005-2010
- Completed Junior Moves Test and Intermediate Free Skate Test
- B.S. Health Care Management
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Why Diamonds: Because Diamonds are sparkly of course! But in all seriousness, I have a passion for skating and synchronized skating. I love helping skaters achieve their goals and reach their highest potential on and off the ice. I am fortunate to be part of the Diamond Family, of hard working skaters, supportive parents, and a great coaching staff.
Michelle Riederer
Head Coach: Preliminary
Why Diamonds: Seeing the amount of growth we have made in such a short time, I believe says a lot for our organization! The majority of growth has been from our "home grown" skaters, starting in aspire snowplow sam and developing up through the levels. It has been incredible! The support of the parents has been amazing and only continues to get better!
Head Coach: Preliminary
- 36 of years coaching experience, Basic Skills-Senior
- 10 years coaching synchro, 3 seasons with the Icicles, 7 years with Madison Ice Diamonds and the Wisconsin Inspire Co-oP
- PSA and USFS member, certified level A coach
- Prior Skating Director with the Southern Wisconsin Figure Skating Club Learn-to-Skate program
- Waunakee Skating School lead instructor
- Coach of regional pre-juv bronze medalist
- Assistant coach of national competitor
- 7th Figure and Novice Free Skate, Pre-Silver Dances
- Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy and Finance
Why Diamonds: Seeing the amount of growth we have made in such a short time, I believe says a lot for our organization! The majority of growth has been from our "home grown" skaters, starting in aspire snowplow sam and developing up through the levels. It has been incredible! The support of the parents has been amazing and only continues to get better!
Neli Stoyanova
Head Coach: Aspire Beginner-Blue and Open Masters
Why Diamonds: For the enthusiasm, team support and passion for synchro!
Head Coach: Aspire Beginner-Blue and Open Masters
- Synchro coach since 2018: Synchro skills-Beginner; Open Adult, Open Masters
- Individual coach since 2015: Skating skills, Free Style, Basic skills- Intermediate
- Founder and Director of Tulsa Synchronized Skating Program 2018-2021
- Head coach and choreographer of Sectional synchronized team
- Head coach and Choreographer of 6.0 level synchronized teams
- Sectional and National Synchronized skating competitor of 6.0 and IJS Adult and Masters teams
- Regional, Sectional, and National Individual, and Pairs competitor with multiple podiums including National title at Novice level (Bulgaria) and Silver in Masters level pairs (Adult Nationals, USA)
- Supplemental and Off-ice skills and conditioning coach
- PSA and USFSA member, PSA Registered level coach
- Member of PSIA-AASI and Skate IA
- Certified Level 2 instructor in Alpine and Alpine Adaptive skiing; Level 2 Instructor and Level 1 Examiner for Inline (Quad) Skating
- Associate degree in Horticulture and Garden Design/ University of Burgas, Bulgaria
Why Diamonds: For the enthusiasm, team support and passion for synchro!
Julia Tenebruso
Assistant Coach
Why Diamonds: To give back to an amazing program! I grew up skating for the Diamonds and experienced the growth of the program from just a couple beginner teams to several levels, including competitive IJS levels. I gained so many life skills and grew so much as a person from skating with Diamonds that I want to inspire new generations of skaters to love the sport as much as I do! |