Melissa Vriner - Support Coach
Melissa Vriner was a competitive and professional figure skater for 23 years. A U.S. Collegiate Champion, national competitor and a U.S. Figure Skating gold medalist in free skating, moves in the field and pairs. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Delaware and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Alix Vargo
Started Coaching: 2011
PSA Rating: Moves in the Field (Senior)
PSA Ranking: N/A
USFS Test Level: Senior MIF, Senior FS, Pre-Gold Dance
Skaters’ Competition Results:
2019 Senior Moves in the Field - Elise Little
2019 Junior Solo Dance - Elise Little
Educational Background:
BS Nutrition and Dietetics
MEd Sport Science and Nutrition
CSCS Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
SSN Sport Specialist in Nutrition
PPSC Pain Free Performance Specialist
Coaching Philosophy:
Train with purpose and intent for whole-hearted, well rounded, individualized success. Skating is not a hobby. It's a commitment that, when capitalized on, produces driven, secure, healthier, happier, emotionally and intellectually capable human beings.