All of the ice skating instructors at Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex are certified by the Professional Skaters Association and have been recognized by the “Excellence on the Ice” National Award Program. This ensures that the highest level of training is available to our members and skating students.
Figure Skating Coaches
- Alex Aiken
- Allen Davis
- Amanda Meek
- Aubrey Griffith
- Gabrielle Friedenberg
- Hansel Baxter
- Lauren Kriegel, PT, DPT
- Marcia Hart
- Mesha Hart Meek
- Michelle Aiken
Alex Aiken – Senior Academy Coordinator
- Freestyle
- Power Skating
- Basic Skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Professional Skaters Association
- US Figure Skating
COACHING CREDENTIALS
- Coaching since 2010
- Ratings:
- Registered Freestyle
- Registered Group
- Basic Accreditation
- Entry Level Coaching Course
- US Figure Skating:
- Learn to Skate USA Instructor
- Compliant Coach
- Professional
- Coach/Choreographer CER
- US Figure Skating Tests:
- Gold Medalist: Freestyle & Moves In the Field
- US Figure Skating Competitions:
- Junior Men – Bronze Medal 2011
- Intermediate Men – Silver Medal 2006
- Senior Men – Bronze Medal 2012
- Junior Men – Silver Medal 2009 & 2011
- Junior Men – Bronze Medal 2010
- Novice Men – Silver Medal 2007 & 2008
- Junior Men – Silver Medal 2009 & 2011
- Junior Men – Bronze Medal 2010
- Novice Men – Champion 2007
- Novice Men – Silver Medal 2008
- Intermediate Men – Champion 2006
- North American Challenge: 2007
- Novice Men
- National Championships: 2006-2012
- Sectional Championships: 2007-2015
- Regional Championships: 2002-2013
- International Competitions:
- Skating since 1997
LESSON RATES
- Full Session: $72
- Half Session: $36
- On Ice Available
Allen Davis – Special Event Coordinator
- Freestyle
- Moves in The Field
- Basic Skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Professional Skaters Association
- US Figure Skating
COACHING CREDENTIALS
- Coaching Since 2010
- Professional Skaters Association
- Registered Group
- Registered Freestyle
- Basic Accreditation
- Entry Level Coaching Course
- Ratings:
- US Figure Skating:
- Learn to Skate USA Instructor
- Compliant Coach
- Professional
- Coach/Choreographer CER
- US Figure Skating Tests:
- Gold Medalist: Freestyle & Moves in the Field
- US Figure Skating Competitions:
- Novice Men – Champion 2003
- Sectional Championships: 2003
- Regional Championships: 1999-2004
- International Competitions:
- Novice Men – Bronze Medal
- North American Challenge: 2004
- Skater of the Year Award – Atlanta FSC
- Skating Since 1997
LESSON RATES
- Full Session: $60
- Half Session: $30
- On & Off Ice Available
Amanda Meek – FCSA Director
- Freestyle
- Pairs
- Choreography
- Basic Skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Professional Skaters Association
- US Figure Skating
SKATING EXPERIENCE
- US Figure Skating Tests:
- Novice Moves in the Field
- Intermediate Freestyle
- US Figure Skating Competitions:
- Regional Championships: 1999 & 2000
- Coaching Since 2003
- Professional Skaters Association
- Ratings:
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- PSA Ranking: Level 1
- Master Rated Group Instructor
- Basic Accreditation
- Foundations of Coaching Course, 2018
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- US Figure Skating:
- Learn to Skate USA Instructor
- Compliant Coach
- CER – Category A
- Ice Skating Institute:
- Coach & Judge
MORE ABOUT AMANDA
I am a fun coach that likes to instill confidence in my students and make their light shine! As a mother of 3 I know how important it is for children to believe in themselves! Ice skating has always been my passion and I love to share it with others.
LESSON RATES
- Full Session: $70
- Half Session: $35
- On Ice Available
Aubrey Griffith – Hockey Academy Coordinator
- Freestyle
- Moves In the Field
- Choreography
- Pairs
- Basic Skills
- Hockey Skating Skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Professional Skaters Association
- US Figure Skating
COACHING CREDENTIALS
- Coaching Since 2007
- Professional Skaters Association
- Registered Group
- Registered Moves in the Field
- Registered Freestyle
- Ratings:
- US Figure Skating:
- Learn to Skate USA Instructor
- Compliant Coach
- CER – Category A
- US Figure Skating Tests:
- Gold Medalist: Moves in the Field
- Junior: Freestyle
- Novice: Pairs
- US Figure Skating Competitions:
- Novice Pairs – Pewter Medal 2004
- Sectional Championships: 2004
- Regional Championships: 2002-2006
- Skating Since 1998
LESSON RATES
- Full Session: $60
- Half Session: $30
- On & Off Ice Available
Gabrielle Friedenberg
- Ice Dance
- Pairs
- Choreography
- Power Skating
- Artistry & Edge Work
- Basic Skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Professional Skaters Association
- US Figure Skating
- National Dance Council of America
COACHING CREDENTIALS
- Coaching Since 2004
- US Figure Skating:
- Learn to Skate USA Instructor
- Compliant Coach
- US Figure Skating Tests:
- Gold Medalist: Freestyle & Moves in the Field
- US Figure Skating Competitions:
- Novice Dance – Pewter Medal 2008
- Juvenile Pairs – Champion 2004
- Junior Dance – Bronze Medal 2009
- Novice Dance – Silver Medal 2008
- National Championships: 2008-2010
- Junior National Championship:
- Sectional Championships:
- International Competitions:
- Junior Dance – Gold Medal
- North American Challenge: 2010
- Member of Team USA: 2010
- Skating Since 1996
LESSON RATES
- Full Session: $68
- Half Session: $34
- On & Off Ice Available
Hansel Baxter
- Coaching Since 1975
- Professional Skaters Association Ratings:
- Registered Group
- Registered Freestyle
- Registered Moves
- Entry Level Coaching Course
- Basic Accreditation
- US Figure Skating:
- Learn to Skate USA Instructor
- Compliant Coach
- CER – Category A
LESSON RATES
- Full Lesson: $60
- Half Lesson: $30
- On Ice Available
Lauren Kriegel
- Freestyle
- Moves in The Field
- Basic Skills
- Hockey Skating Skills
- Therapeutic Skating/Special Olympics
- Theater on Ice
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Professional Skaters Association
- US Figure Skating
- USA Hockey
- American Physical Therapy Association
COACHING CREDENTIALS
- Coaching Since 2010
- Professional Skaters Association Ratings:
- Master Sports Science
- Certified Group Instructor
- Registered Moves in The Field
- Hockey IV Accreditation
- Basic Accreditation
- US Figure Skating:
- Learn to Skate USA Instructor
- Compliant Coach
- CER – Category A
- National Network Provider, Physical Therapist
- US Figure Skating Tests:
- Gold Medalist: Moves in The Field
- Novice: Free-Skate
- US National Theater on Ice – 2nd – 2010
- International Theater on Ice – 2008
- Skating Since 1995
LESSON RATES
- Full Session: $60
- Half Session: $30
- On & Off Ice Available
MORE ABOUT LAUREN Coaching allows me to give back to the sport that has touched my heart for over 20 years. I grew up skating singles competitively and later became a principal performer for a traveling theater on ice team. I now find joy in coaching figure skaters and hockey players of all ages and abilities. I take care to develop sound fundamentals, so each skater or player I train stays safe and has a solid foundation upon which to build their skills. I strive to build poise and determination in my students, as this is necessary for continued progress in their sport, and in life. I teach private lessons, group lessons, and specialty classes. I have experience leading power skating clinics, a theater on ice team, and Special Olympics programming. As a coach who is continually learning and growing, I am an active member and nationally rated coach of the Professional Skaters Association. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Pacific University. I am in the process of expanding my coaching business to offer off-ice training systems, injury rehabilitation services, and programming to maximize skater performance. Skating is fun, but there are no shortcuts to greatness; I look forward to helping you reach your goals!
Marica Hart
- Freestyle
- Moves in The Field
- Pairs
- Basic Skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Professional Skaters Association
- US Figure Skating
COACHING CREDENTIALS
- Coaching Since 1994
- National & International Level
- Coach & Choreographer
- Professional Skaters Association Raking:
- Level IV
- Professional Skaters Association Ratings:
- Senior Moves in the Field
- Certified Freestyle
- Entry Level Coaching Course
- Basic Accreditation
- US Figure Skating:
- Learn to Skate USA Instructor
- Compliant Coach
- CER – Category A
- Half Session: $40
- Full Session: $80
Off Ice
- 10-Min Session: $10
Mesha Meek – Parent Education Coordinator
- Freestyle
- Moves in the Field
- Pairs
- Choreography
- Basic Skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Professional Skaters Association
- US Figure Skating
COACHING CREDENTIALS
- Coaching Since 2001
- Professional Skaters Association
- Registered Freestyle
- Registered Moves in the Field
- Basic Accreditation
- Entry Level Coaching Course
- Ratings:
- US Figure Skating:
- Learn to Skate USA Instructor
- Compliant Coach
- Professional
- Coach/Choreographer CER
- US Figure Skating Tests:
- Novice: Pairs
- Intermediate: Freestyle & Moves in the Field
- US Figure Skating Competitions:
- Novice Pairs – Bronze Medal 1999
- Sectional Championships: 1998-2000
- Regional Championships: 1998-2001
- Skating Since 1994
LESSON RATES On Ice
- Full Session: $70.00
- Half Session: $35.00
Off Ice
- 10-Minute: $10.00
Michelle Aiken – Junior Academy Coordinator
- Choreography
- Ice Dance
- Freestyle
- Moves in the Field
- Basic Skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Professional Skaters Association
- US Figure Skating
COACHING CREDENTIALS
- Coaching Since 2004
- Professional Skaters Association
- Certified Group
- Registered Freestyle
- Basic Accreditation
- Entry Level Coaching Course
- Ratings:
- US Figure Skating:
- Learn to Skate USA Instructor
- Compliant Coach
- Professional
- Coach/Choreographer CER
- US Figure Skating Tests:
- Junior: Dance & Moves in the Field
- Intermediate: Free-Skate & Pairs
- US Figure Skating Competitions:
- Novice Dance – Pewter Medal 2006
- Intermediate Dance – Bronze Medal 2003
- Juvenile Dance – Silver Medal 2002
- Junior Dance – Pewter Medal 2008
- Novice Dance – Bronze Medal 2006 & 2007
- Intermediate Dance – Champion 2003
- Intermediate Pairs – Silver Medal 2003
- Juvenile Dance – Bronze Medal 2002
- National Championships: 2001-2008
- Sectional Championships: 2004-2008
- Regional Championships: 2001-2007
- International Competitions:
- Novice Dance
- North American Challenge: 2004
- Skating since 1995
LESSON RATES
- Full Session: $72
- Half Session: $36
- On Ice Available
“Excellence on the Ice” recognition means that the Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex is a nationally recognized rink and club that requires all of our training staff and instructors to have 100% PSA Certification. In addition to this certification, all instructors must carry personal liability insurance and maintain a rating in a discipline of their choice. Professional Skaters Association certification provides assurance to rinks, parents, and students that ice skating instructors are technically qualified to instruct in the field they are hired to teach, regardless of past participation or accomplishments on the ice.