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Katie Bobyk

1961 Ridley Blvd., Severn

Summary

Accomplished figure skating coach with proven instructional expertise and a collaborative approach. Skilled in adapting coaching techniques for various age groups, resulting in significant improvements in technical abilities and personal development. Recognized for creating a positive and encouraging training atmosphere that fosters athlete success. Highlights include coaching a regional champion and participation in prestigious events such as the U.S. International Figure Skating Classic - Lake Placid, New York Novice & Junior Challenge Skate - Novice Ladies. Committed to fostering a supportive and positive training environment. Notable accomplishments include:

  • 2018 Nine States Regional Championship: Pre-Preliminary Girls Champion
  • 2019 Nine States Regional Championship: Pre-Juvenile Girls Silver medalist
  • 2021 National High Performance and Development Team Coach for Juvenile skater
  • 2022 Jump on It! Camp attendance as coach with athlete (invite only)
  • 2023 National Qualifying Series Intermediate Ladies 4th
  • 2022 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic - Lake Placid, New York Novice & Junior Challenge Skate - Novice Ladies
  • 2023 Midwestern Sectional Singles Final - Intermediate Ladies
  • 2024 National Qualifying Series - Intermediate Ladies - regional champion, sectional silver medalist, 5th in the United States
  • 2024 Midwestern Sectional Singles Final - Intermediate Ladies
  • 2024-2025 Access to Excellence Camp attendance as coach with athlete (invite only)

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Figure Skating Coach

Independent Contractor
Denver
06.2019 - Current
  • Coached learn-to-skate sessions for diverse age groups and skill levels.
  • Coached free skate practices to enhance participant confidence and technique.
  • Instructed moves in the field to develop skating skills.

Figure Skating Coach

Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex
Houston
05.2000 - 05.2019
  • Coached learn-to-skate sessions for diverse age groups and skill levels.
  • Coached free skate practices to enhance participant confidence and technique.
  • Instructed moves in the field to develop skating skills.
  • Directed learn-to-play hockey classes, focusing on fundamental skills and teamwork.

Disney On Ice's The Little Mermaid Tour

Feld Entertainment
Sarasota
08.1998 - 05.2000
  • Performed as chorus skater, contributing to dynamic ensemble performances.
  • Served as principal and character understudy, ensuring readiness for key roles.

Junior Figure Skating Coach

Park Ridge Park District
Park Ridge
03.1995 - 03.1997
  • Coached learn-to-skate sessions for diverse age groups and skill levels.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX
12-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
05-2005

Skills

  • Junior free skate
  • US Regional competitor for 7 years
  • Professional Skater's Association Ratings: Registered Free Skate
  • Professional Skater's Association Rankings: Level 4 Singles
  • PSA Summit Seminar (2020)
  • PSA CER
  • The Seminar with Doug Leigh (2017, 2019)
  • National High Performance Development Team Camp and coach 2021
  • Jump on It! Camp 2022 (invite only)
  • Novice and Junior Challenge Skate 2022 experience
  • Access to Excellence Camp 2024, 2025
  • 2022 US International Figure Skating Classic - Lake Placid, New York Novice & Junior Challenge Skate coach
  • 2024-2025 Access to Excellence Camp attendance as coach with athlete (invite only)

Timeline

Figure Skating Coach

Independent Contractor
06.2019 - Current

Figure Skating Coach

Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex
05.2000 - 05.2019

Disney On Ice's The Little Mermaid Tour

Feld Entertainment
08.1998 - 05.2000

Junior Figure Skating Coach

Park Ridge Park District
03.1995 - 03.1997

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Concordia University Texas

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of St. Thomas
Katie Bobyk