Friends of the Oval Foundation

Tessa Christensen skated for 16 years and obtained her USFS Gold Moves in the Field and Gold Free Skate, Canadian Gold Elements and Free Skate, Pre-Gold Ice Dance tests, and ISI Freestyle 9 test. She competed at many local, state, regional, and national competitions. Tessa skated with the Roseville FSC and St. Paul FSC and trained under National, World, and Olympic coaches. She is an ISI Gold Test coach and a PSA and USFS coach. Tessa is graduating in May 2010 with a degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology.

Diane skated competitively, locally and regionally. She was a MN State medalist and an Upper Great Lakes competitor. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene/Public Health from the University of Minnesota. From 1983 – 1998, Diane was the assistant director of the Columbia Skating School. Diane has been a staff professional with the RFSC since 1987 and currently teaches private lessons including Freestyle, Figures, Moves in the Field, pre-school skating classes, and adult classes. She is a staff professional with the Roseville Skating School and White Bear Lake Skating School. She is a current member of PSA, USFS and ISI. Diane with her husband and children make their home in Roseville.

Lindsey has passed the USFS Senior Gold Moves-in-the-Field and Senior Gold Freestyle tests, and is also in ISI Freestyle 9. She is an active Professional Skater’s Association (PSA) and USFS member, and an ISI Gold Certified Judge. She has competed in many local, state and regional competitions, and is a regional medalist and two-time national competitor in the senior and collegiate synchronized levels. As a competitive skater, Lindsey trained with national and Olympic coaches, as well as a choreographer to national champions. She has experience in teaching both private and group lessons, Freestyle, Moves-in-the-Field, Power Skating, Synchronized Skating and Choreographing freestyle and ice show programs. Lindsey assists her students in being fully prepared for competitions and tests, develops well-rounded programs, and encourages skaters to achieve their personal bests. Lindsey earned her Journalism/Public Relations, with a minor in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas.

Rebecca has been coaching competitive and recreational skaters in the Twin Cities for 15 years. She is a rated member of the Professional Skaters Association (PSA) with Certified Freestyle, Registered Moves in the Field and Senior Group ratings. She is a member of US Figure Skating (USFS) and an ISI Gold Certified judge. She has coached USFS local, state and regional medalists, including the 2009 Upper Great Lakes Open Pre-Juvenile Regional Champion. She edits music for skating programs for local and national competitors and skating shows. When she's not on the ice, Rebecca teaches violin at Metro Music Studio and MacPhail Center for Music.

Amy has over 20 years coaching experience. She has worked with skaters in the following disciplines: Figures, Freestyle, Moves-in-the-Field, Power Skating and Synchronized Skating. She enjoys coaching beginner through advanced level skaters, recreationally and competitively, in ISI and USFS programs. Amy is of Gold Certified ISI Director, a professional member of U.S. Figure Skating and is PSA rated in both Freestyle and Moves-in-the-Field. Amy skated with the Roseville FSC and St. Paul FSC and passed the ISI Freestyle 8, USFS 4 Figure, Senior Moves and Junior Free Skate tests. Amy earned a BA degree in Psychology from Hamline University and is licensed in Elementary Education (K6). She currently teaches for the White Bear Lake Skate School and the Roseville FSC.

Kelli has been coaching figure skating since 1997, and coaches both private and group lessons. She has been a member of ISI for 20 years and is an ISI Gold test judge. She has also been an active member in USFS for 18 years. She has passed USFS tests from pre-preliminary through senior moves, and ISI tests through freestyle 8 and has also competed in local, state and regional competitions. Her training included off-ice conditioning, ballet, jazz, dance, and strength training on and off the ice, power class, figures, along with edge classes. Kelli coaches techniques for singles, doubles, triples jumps along with spins and their variations and the importance of a well-rounded training program. She currently works for US Bank and received her bachelor degree in Financing and Math from the University of Minnesota, where she also competed on a collegiate synchronized skating team.

Sue is a Regional and State medalist Coach, as well as coach to multiple USFS Gold Medalists. She is a professional member of US Figure Skating and an ISI Gold Certified judge. Sue was a Regional medalist in singles, and a US National Champion in Synchronized Skating. She has been coaching since 1990. Additionally, she has been the director of the Fun on Ice Skating School since 1996. Sue coaches beginner through advanced level skaters of all ages both recreationally and competitively. She earned a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of St. Thomas. She is available for private lessons in Freestyle, Moves, Power, Hockey, and Adult lessons.

Alison coaches with the Rising Stars program and has coached basic skills group lessons since 2010. She is a professional member of US Figure Skating and has 20 years of figure skating experience, competing in many local, state and regional events. She is in the process of earning a Masters in Social Work from the University of Minnesota and currently works as a Mental Health Practitioner.

Pamela has over 30 years of coaching experience in freestyle, moves in the field, ice dancing and synchronized skating. As a professional skater she toured for four years with Holiday On Ice International. She has her PSA Certified Team rating, is ISI gold rated and maintains active memberships with US Figure Skating, ISI & PSA. Presently, she has openings for private lessons.

Maria has been coaching all levels of skaters and competitors since 1990. She is currently the Assistant Director of the Roseville ISI Skating School. She is a member of USFS, a Gold Rated judge for ISI, and a rated PSA member in both Freestyle and Moves in the Field. Maria has experience teaching Freestyle, Figures, Moves-in-the-Field, Power Skating, and Choreography and Style. She enjoys teaching skaters the creative and expressive parts of skating. While she assists skaters in achieving goals, she also encourages them to focus on their individual strengths and to develop their unique personality on the ice. She earned her B.S. in Interior Design from the University of MN and worked at HGA Architects for 8 years. She lives in Mounds View with her husband and son.