Coaches and Board Members | St. Peters Figure Skating Association- SPFSA

THE TEAM

SKATING COACHES

We have an amazing team of coaches that are dedicated to helping all skaters to learn and reach their goals. If you're looking to start private lessons, please contact the coach(es) directly.

Leslie Deason

Email - Mysk8coach@hotmail.com

Areas of Instruction:

Freestyle, MIF, Jumps, Spins, Choreography

Levels of Instruction:

All levels and ages; USFS and ISI

Leslie has been coaching for over 25 years and directing skating programs throughout the United States and Internationally.

She is a 20 year member with the Professional Skaters

Heather Dirksen

Email - hadirksen1015@gmail.com

Areas of Instruction:

Freestyle, MIF, Synchronized Skating

Levels of Instruction:

All levels and ages; USFS and ISI

Heather began coaching in the Chicago area in 1996, and joined the Rec-Plex coaching staff in 2002.

She grew up skating in the Chicago area where she was taught by David and Ingrid Santee. Heather competed at many

Pam Forster

Email - pjforster1@charter.net

Areas of Instruction:

Freestyle, MIF

Levels of Instruction:

All levels and ages; USFS and ISI

Pam began coaching in 1994 when the Rec-Plex first opened.

Pam has passed USFS Junior FS and Figures, and competed at the Regional level. She has coached skaters from the grassroots to the national level.

Heather Hyatt

Email - hhyatt72@yahoo.com

Areas of Instruction:

Freestyle, MIF, Ice Dance, Synchronized Skating

Levels of Instruction:

All levels and ages; USFS and ISI

Heather is a USFS Double Gold Medalist, and has passed three USFS International Ice Dance Tests. She competed individually in USFS Regionals and the US National Collegiate Championships. As a member of a USFS Senior synchronized skating

Brittany Pfister

Email - brittney_pfister@yahoo.com

Areas of Instruction:

Freestyle, MIF, Synchronized Skating

Levels of Instruction:

All levels and ages; USFS and ISI

Brittney began coaching at the Rec-Plex in 2005.

Brittney grew up skating at the Rec-Plex and was a member of the Synchro St. Louis teams. As a five year member of

Erica Reinagel

Email - EDH1223@yahoo.com

Areas of Instruction:

Freestyle, MIF, Synchronized Skating

Levels of Instruction:

All levels and ages; USFS and ISI

Erica began coaching at the Rex-Plex 2005-2007, 2015-Present.

Erica grew up skating at the Rec-Plex and was a member of the Synchro St. Louis teams. As a four-year Diamond Edge,

Cindi Thomas

Email - THOMAS-CWA@sbcglobal.net

Areas of Instruction:

Ice Dance, Freestyle

Levels of Instruction:

All levels and ages; USFS and ISI

Cindi began teaching in 1992 at the North County Ice Arena in St. Louis County. In addition to teaching Learn to Skate Classes, she served as assistant coach for the synchronized and formation skating teams, and taught the Edgework classes for

Mandy Whitacre

Email - mandywhitacre@charter.net

Areas of Instruction:

Freestyle, MIF

Levels of Instruction:

All levels and ages; USFS and ISI

Mandy began coaching in Jefferson City in 1996, and has been at the Rec-Plex since 2000.

Mandy grew up skating at Creve Coeur Ice Rink and

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our board members are dedicated volunteers working to make SPFSA an amazing club where skaters of all levels can learn and grow while having fun!

Mark Worts
President

Email - president@spfsaonline.com

Mark runs all of the board meetings and manages all aspects of the club.

Jon Dirksen
Vice President

Email - vicepresident@spfsaonline.com

Jon assists Mark in the management of the club and is the liaison for SafeSport. He ensures our club is in compliance at all times.

Jen Jacobs
Treasurer

Email - finance@spfsaonline.com

Jen takes care of all finances for the club. Terri Martin assists Jen in all things finan

Lynn Rupard
Secretary

Email - secretary@spfsaonline.com

Lynn takes notes at all of the board meetings and posts them to our Members page.

Pam Getman
Fundraising

Email - fundraising@spfsaonline.com

Pam initiates and supervises all individual and club fundraisers.

Open Board Position
Individual Representative

Email - individualrep@spfsaonline.com

This board member is liaison for the adult and individual skaters. Bringing concerns to the boards attention and communicating back to the skaters.

Katie Modglin
Synchro Representative

Email - synchro@spfsaonline.com

Katie is a liaison for the Synchro Director, program and association. She brings concerns to the board and communicates it back to the Director and skaters.

Brandyn Bowman
ISI Competition Chair

Email - competitionchair@spfsaonline.com

Brandyn is responsible for coordinating all SPFSA hosted competitions including Winter Blast.

Heather Hyatt
Membership Chair

Email - membership@spfsaonline.com

Heather keeps track of our membership rolls and takes care of applications for new and returning members. She is also in charge of tracking and posting volunteer hours.

Brittany Pfister
Test Chair

Email - testchair@spfsaonline.com

Brittany coordinates all aspects of USFSA testing for club members.

Lori Gutleber
Public Relations

Email - publicrelations@spfsaonline.com

Lori is responsible for club publicity and promotion, club member communications via email, website and social media. She has two additional assistants - Bonnie Newton who is in charge of the website and Heather Dirksen who posts to social media sites.

Leslie Deason
City Representative

Email - ldeason@stpetersmo.net

Leslie is a liaison for the Rec-Plex. She brings club concerns to the Rec-Plex and assists the club to be successful where she can.

THE TEAM

SKATING COACHES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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