Breanne Johnson
Brittany Becker
Kassandra is a member of USFS and PSA. She has been a member of the Westminster FSC of Erie for 28 years. She has completed her Senior Moves in the Field and Junior Freestyle and was a competitive skater for 10 years. Kassandra has coached group basic skills and private lessons for 18 years. In addition, she coached the Westminsterettes and Ice Crystals performance teams for a combination of 6 years and assisted for 5 years. She has also been a volunteer coach for the Gliding Stars of Erie program for 13 years and a coach with the program for 8 years. Kassandra has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports and Exercise Science from Gannon University.
Areas of private lessons: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography and Basic Skills.
Coaching Fee: $12.50/15 minutes
Phone: 814-746-5744 email: kbskate3@yahoo.com
Brigitta has been a part of the skating world since 1980 as a competitor, professional performer and a coach with the Westminster FSC. She also was the Director of Figure Skating at Penn State Behrend for 13 years. Brigitta is part of a vast network of accomplished skating professionals throughout the US and Canada. She has been a member of the USFS since 1980 and member of the Professional Skaters Association since 1994. She was a featured professional skater with the Ice Capades for over 6 years, performed with Nutcracker On Ice and performed in other international productions. As an amateur skater, she trained in Colorado Springs, Colorado with renowned international coaches Carlo Fassi, Jack Raffloer and Janet Champion. Brigitta began establishing her coaching career in 1994, proudly and systematically developing her student’s abilities from Learn to Skate level skaters to Regional competitor's, Gold level medalists, performers and onto coaches themselves.
Areas of private lessons include: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography, Basic Skills, and Power Hockey Skating Skills
Coaching Fee: $12.50/15 minutes
Phone: 814-860-1871 email: coachbrigitta@gmail.com
Breanne is a member of USFS and PSA. She has been a member of Westminster FSC of Erie for the past 27 years, the last 11 of which, she has been a coach. Breanne graduated in December 2014 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Education, Early Childhood (PreK-4th) and Special Education (PreK-8th). Following graduation, Breanne went on to receive her Masters in Reading in the Spring 2015.
Areas of private lessons include: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography, Basic Skills and Hockey.
Coaching Fee: $10.00/15 minutes
Phone: 814-823-2709 email: forcier.breanne@gmail.com
Christina is a member of United Skates Figure Skating (USFS) and Professional Skaters Association (PSA). She has her Basic Accreditation, PSA Hockey Skating 1, 2, and 3 certification, SkateSafe certification, and Learn to Skate Director certification. She has been skating for 20 years and a coach for 12 years. Christina has achieved her gold medals in Moves in the Field and Freestyle. She has participated and choreographed routines for multiple local ice shows and competition programs.
Christina has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education, and her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Christina’s coaching philosophy is, “My goal as a coach is to spread my love and enthusiasm for the sport and art of figure skating. I believe in teaching very strong basics while developing well-rounded athletes who understand the importance of sportsmanship. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and passion for the sport by guiding athletes through their journeys and watching them grow.”
Areas of private lessons: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Basic Skills, Choreography, Adult, and Hockey Power Skating and Skills
Coaching Fee: $15.00/15 minutes
Phone: (cell) 716-450-0036 email: icegirl2012@hotmail.com
Brittany is a member of the Professional Skaters Association, U.S. Figure Skating, Learn to Skate USA and is a Certified skating program director. She has been a member of Westminster FSC of Erie for 13 years. Brittany has achieved her gold medals in Singles & Skating Skills and has achieved her Pre-Gold in Ice Dance (Partnered & Solo). During her competitive years, Brittany was a member of the San Diego FSC in San Diego, CA. She was awarded the William O. Smythe Award for Artistic Excellence twice in the Juvenile and Junior levels. Brittany performed in many shows in San Diego, some of which were featured on local television. She has also participated in shows in Erie and Jamestown, NY. Brittany has over 20 years of coaching experience working with Beginner through Advanced IJS skaters (Competitive, LTS USA, and Recreational), as well as power skating skills for Hockey. Brittany’s coaching philosophy is: “My passion and love for the sport of figure skating is what drives me to teach skaters the basic through advanced skills necessary to achieve their goals in skating. My goal as a coach is to help each skater become a well-rounded athlete who sets goals and strives to achieve them.”
Areas for Private lessons include Skating Skills, Singles, Partnered & Solo Ice Dance, Choreography, Adult and Power Skating Skills for Hockey.
Coaching Fee: $15 per 15 minutes
Phone: 814-323-5780 Email: coachbritt535@gmail.com
Amy is a member of USFS and PSA. She has been a member of the Westminster FSC of Erie for many years and represented the club competitively for 10 years. She is a Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and has also achieved her Junior Freestyle, Pre-Gold Dance, and First Figure tests. In her seventeen years of coaching for Westminster, Amy has successfully coached skaters from beginner through Senior Moves in the Field, Novice Freestyle, and Silver Dance tests. She has also choreographed routines for competitions, club shows, and the Westminsterettes and Elite Edges exhibition groups.
Areas of private lessons: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Dance, Choreography, and Basic Skills.
Coaching Fee: $10.00/15 minutes
Phone: 814-450-5193 email: amymay5180@aol.com
Coaching Staff 2022-2023
Amy Coffman
Kassandra Bidwell
Christina Sanders
Alexis is a member of USFSA and PSA. She has passed her basic accreditation exam, is SafeSport certified, and is a certified Learn to Skate instructor. Alexis skated professionally with Disney on Ice for five years, where she played 30 different Disney characters, including her feature role of Alice in Wonderland. Alexis is a double gold medalist in moves in the field and freestyle and has passed her pre-silver dances. She was a competitive ice skater for the Jamestown Skating Club for 11 years. During this time, she competed at 6 North Atlantic Regional competitions and was the 4th place Senior medalist at the 2012 National Showcase competition. Alexis has over 11 years of coaching experience. She has coached a wide range of levels, including Learn to Skate, adults, IJS skaters, Gold Medalists, and Disney on Ice Performers.
Areas of private lessons: Moves in the Field, Freestyle, Choreography, Disney on Ice training, and power skating for hockey
Coaching Fee: $14.00/15 minutes
Phone: 716-640-9809 Email: lexidarrow394@gmail.com
Alexis Darrow
Katherine has been skating for 24 years. She began skating at the age of 5 in the ISI program and passed up to and including Freestyle 8. She became a member of USFS in 2008. Katherine has passed Senior Moves in the Field, Junior Free Skate, and up to Pre-Silver Pattern Ice Dances. She is currently working to complete the Senior Free Skate test. She is a member of USFS, Learn to Skate USA, and Professional Skaters Association (PSA). She is Hockey 1 & 2 certified through PSA. Katherine skated competitively for 10 years. She volunteered as an assistant coach at BladeRunners Ice Complex in Cranberry Twp., PA throughout middle school and high school. After high school, Katherine skated with the Mercyhurst Figure Skating Club. She helped choreograph and performed with the MU Ice Girls during the D1 and Club hockey teams' intermissions. She graduated from Mercyhurst University in 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) and Special Education (PreK-8). In 2018, Katherine completed her Master's degree in Special Education. She enjoys coaching the Learn to Skate classes and volunteers with the Gliding with the Stars Adaptive Skating Program.
Areas of private lessons: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography, Basic Skills, and Hockey
Coaching Fee: $10.00/15 minutes
Phone: 724-504-9713 Email: khbrittner@gmail.com
Jaylyn is a member of USFS and PSA and is SafeSport certified. She has achieved a Basic Accreditation Rating through the PSA and has participated in the Accelerated Coaching Partnership through the PSA. She is also a certified Learn To Skate Program Director in Jamestown, NY. She has achieved 4 Gold Medals in Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Ice Dance, and Solo Free Dance. She has been skating for 20+ years, during which time she was an avid competitor in IJS competitions through the Senior level. She was the Senior alternate for Sectionals in 2012 and a National Showcase competitor. From 2012-2016, she skated professionally with Disney On Ice, where she portrayed many different roles while traveling the world. In addition to coaching the many disciplines of figure skating, Jaylyn has experience in teaching ballet and off-ice conditioning for figure skaters, as well as Power/Edge classes for hockey teams. She is very enthusiastic about coaching all aspects of skating.
Areas of private lessons: Freestyle (Basic skills through IJS), Moves in the Field, Choreography, Showcase, Ice Dance, Power/Edge Hockey Skills
Coaching Fee: $14.00/ 15 min
Phone: (814) 706-7273 Email: jaylyn.orwig@gmail.com
Katherine Haines
Jaylyn Worgan
Brigitta Francoeur
