PRIVATE LESSONS FIGURE SKATING COACHES
Whether you are a new skater in need of additional attention, a Skating School student working towards your evaluation or personal goals, or someone who prefers a one-on-one learning environment, Gateway offers private skating lessons with its professional coaching staff to fit your needs.
Gateway professional coaching staff has dedicated and professional coaches that teach private lessons for both recreational and competitive skaters. All coaches are highly qualified and members in good standing with United States Figure skating and meet its educational and ethical standards for exemplary coaches.
All of our coaches are independent contractors who use this facility to teach private lessons. They set their own fees, prices, and schedules. Private lesson fees do not include skate rental or admission prices.
Below is a list of Gateway’s Professional coaching staff and their short biographies. If you are interested in private lessons, you may approach any of the following coaches individually, or contact Tina McDonald, Skating Director at tinamdirector@gmail.com with your specific requests and contact information, and she will arrange for a coach to get in contact.
Tina McDonald
Current Skating School Director, has been teaching private lessons for 24 years. Teaches all levels from beginner to Senior level. Specializes in choreography, power skating for hockey, and has produced and directed several ice shows and performing groups. for information and rates contact: tinamdirector@gmail.com
Natalie Worstein
Has competed up through the Novice level at dozens of competitions as well as showcases. Career highlights include competing at the Central Pacific Regional Championships, attending training camp along side the likes of Sasha Cohen, and developing and showcasing the artistry of figure skating through choreography. Began her coaching journey at Ice Palace Hawaii in 2012 and over the years has trained in aspects of dance, choreography, and theater arts. Specializes in coaching left handed or "opposite way" skaters. Contact at: natalieworstein@gmail.com
Jenny Ferguson
Has over 20 years of coaching experience and have coached beginner thru National level competitors, teaching waltz jumps through triple jumps. Has worked with all ages from ice babies to adult skaters and have also worked with many hockey players on power and edge quality. Recently, was honored to be a 2023 National Development Camp "team leader" at U.S Nationals. Specializes in technique for jumps and spins. Jenny can be reached at jennyfergusonrealtor@gmail.com
Teaches all levels. Has mentored with coaches at the National and International level. Is A member of the Professional Skaters Association. Blake is a Gold Medalist, and is training with National Team USA in pairs. Accepting new students from beginner to skaters that want to take their skating to the next level. For information and rates contact: blakemcgee0215@gmail.com
Current junior coach who is a Senior level skater with 14 years history in testing and competing. She has trained at several different facilities in California, Oregon, and Washington. Has taught Learn to Skate USA for 5+ years. A USFS Gold Medalist as well as a two-time Pre-Gold medalist. Specializes in jumps, footwork, and creative choreography. Works well with all ages. For information and rates contact: maddysk8s@icloud.com