NIKKI SCHALLEHN COLEMAN  Email: NikusPikus@aol.com   Phone: (518) 210-5560

Nikki has been teaching for 10 years.  She is a graduate of the University of Delaware’s Figure Skating Science program. Nikki is the former BIG Arena Skating Director.  She is a PSA, USFS and ISI member and a USFS Gold Medalist.  Schallehn-Coleman is also a former professional show skater with Rosstyn Ice Shows.  Additionally, Nikki is the co-author of The Essential Figure Skater, a how-to book published by Lyons Press in 2000.   In addition to teaching, she also edits music for figure skating programs.   Nikki enjoys working with skaters of all levels and abilities and is dedicated to assisting her students in reaching their highest potential

Rocky has been coaching for over 15 years and is a member of the Ice Skating Institute (ISI) and United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA). Following a long amateur career with a strong background in figures, freestyle and choreography, Rocky became a professional Figure Skater in 1986 and performed and toured with Ice Capades for four years. During his competitive amateur career he trained extensively under the direction and supervision of Olympic Skater Tommy Litz, in Lake Placid, New York. Rocky received many Gold, Silver and Bronze medals through out his skating career and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to all levels and areas of Figure Skating for testing, competition and synchronized skating in both ISI and USFSA. In addition to coaching, Rocky has a career in health care working for NYS Department of Health.

Maria has been coaching for over 15 years and is a member of Ice Skating Institute (ISI), United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) and Professional Skaters Association (PSA). She coaches all levels and ages, including adults, in both private and group settings throughout the Capital District. Maria earned a Batchelor's degree from Russell Sage College in elementary education, was employed for over 13 years as a rink manager and has been employed as a part time Physical Education instructor at Hudson Valley Community College for the past 14 years.