Our Philosophy

The Lou and Gib Reese Ice Arena Staff and Instructors understand that your child comes to us with unique experiences, learning styles and interests. Our goal is to get to know each child and use this knowledge to teach, guide, and support him or her. We believe that good teaching requires continual professional development, personal reflection, and collaboration.

Our instructors and staff value parental involvement and encourage parents to partner with our team to give your child the most rewarding and FUN learning experience possible.

WHY PRIVATE LESSONS?

Private Lessons are perfect for skaters seeking additional instruction outside of class or to work on specific elements and goals. Private Lessons are also a great way to try ice skating without an 8 week commitment to a class lesson. Private Lessons can help some skaters learn faster with one-on-one instruction. Private Lessons are used to prepare skaters for upcoming competitions and tournaments.

 HOW ARE PRIVATE LESSONS SCHEDULED?

Private Instruction is available at the Lou & Gib Reese Ice Arena for all ages and levels of both figure skating and Ice Hockey from our staff instructors.
Lessons are scheduled directly with the instructors, at times convenient to both, usually in 15 or 30 minute increments.  We can assist you in contacting one of our instructors. Stop by the Pro Shop counter for more information.
Depending on the type of lesson and the level of the skater, Private Lessons may be scheduled during less crowded public sessions, during Stick and Puck Sessions, or during Freestyle sessions.

 WHAT IS THE COST?

There are two costs to a private lesson:

1. Ice Time and Instructor Fees.
2. Ice time costs vary according to the type of session during which the lesson is being taught. Ice time fees are to be paid in advance of the lesson at the Pro Shop counter.

Instructor Fees vary between instructors according to their certifications and experience.
Instructor Fees are either paid directly to the instructor or at the pro shop counter.

 INTRODUCTORY PRIVATE LESSON SPECIAL**

$10 for 15 minutes or $20 for 30 minutes
**This special is available only on public sessions, is for first time beginner lessons only, and includes ice time fees. Stop by the pro shop counter to schedule.

MEET OUR  INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

Margy Bennett ~ Skating Director
Educational Background:   BS in Textile Science and Merchandising - The University of Tennessee

Skating Background:   30+ years teaching experience, ISI Secretary to the Board of Directors,  ISI Gold Certified Judge and International Referee; 
 PSA Master rated member, iAIM Certified Arena Programmer and Certified Arena Manager 

Specialize in teaching:    Freestyle Moves,  Ice Dancing,  Basic Skills, Synchronized skating
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Diane Huston
Educational Background:  BA  of Education - Mt. St. Joseph College,  MA of Education - The Ohio State University

Skating Background:   30+ years teaching ice skating, USA & Canadian Gold Medalist in Ice Dancing.  ISI Gold Certified Judge, ISI, USFS, PSA Member

Specialize in teaching:  Freestyle Moves, Ice Dancing,  Basic skills
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Kristan Hausman
 Educational Background:  Graduate of The Ohio State University: BA in Psychology and Sociology;  MA in Higher Education

Skating Background:   18 years skating; 6 years coaching experience;  ISI Gold  Certified Judge; Former member/ Co-founder of OSU
                                         Synchronized Skating Team

Specialize in teaching:  Synchronized skating; Freestyle; LTS; Powerskating
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Chrissy Martin
 Educational Background:  BA  Denison University

Skating Background:  USA Hockey Level 3 coach; 10 years teaching experience, ISI Member and USA Hockey certified member

Specialize in teaching:  Hockey fundamentals,  Power skating,  Basic skills,
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Olga Staker
 Educational Background:  Native of  Russia, holds a 5 year University Degree in Education/English major  from State Linguistic University, Nichny Novgorod, Russia

Skating Background:  USFSA Adult Silver freestyle and Moves, ISI FS 5;  2008 Adult National Champion in Bronze Class II;  IOI Brorze Certified Judge;  ISI Professional member; 6 years coaching experience.

Specialize in teaching:  Tots; Basic skills, Freestyle and Off ice conditioning
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Amber Engert
Educational Background:  Current student at The Ohio State University; majoring in Education

Skating Background:  11 years skating experience, 11 years synchronized skating teams,  passed Pre-Silver dance,  ISI Member

Specialize in teaching:  Tots, Pre-Alpha, Basic skills
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Stacey Colble
Educational Background:  BS Civil Engineering - The Ohio State University; MBA - The University of Phoenix

Skating Background:  26 years skating; member of OSU SynchroTeam;  teaching 1 year; ISI member

Specialize in teaching:  Tots, Pre-alpha, Basic  Skills
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Tera Zorn

Skating Background:  15 years skating experience;  6 years coaching experience; ISI Gold Certified Judge;
PSA Basic Accreditation;  USFS Registered Coach; ISI, USFS and PSA member

Specialize in teaching:  Freestyle;  Moves;  Basic skills;  Power Skating
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