LUcas Appel
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Dedicated private coach with a track record of achieving national titles and representing the U.S. internationally. Skilled in performance evaluation, motivation techniques, and fostering team collaboration to enhance athlete proficiency and safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Figure Skating Private Coach
Hertz Arena
Estero, Florida
09.2023 - Current
- Launched coaching journey at age 15 with Learn to Skate USA at Hertz Arena.
- Became full-time private coach in Fall 2023.
- Claimed two titles as U.S. Senior Solo Dance National Champion.
- Achieved two medals in Senior Solo Dance on national level.
- Represented the United States as the first American solo ice dancer to win internationally in March 2024.
- Member of the National Figure Skating Team.
- Been featured on media appearances such as "WINK News," "Ice-Dance.com," and "Skating Magazine."
- One of three Solo Ice Dance skaters to ever break 200 points overall in a competition.
- 2021 Novice Team Dance National Champion.
- Athlete High-Performance Development Pool Skater.
- Conducted clinics and summer camps for children across various skill levels.
- Focused on developing proficiency in Spins, Power, Skating Skills, Choreography, Ice Dance, and Solo Ice Dance.
- Provides coaching services to skaters of all ages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05-2027
Skills
- Athlete coaching
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Collaboration
- Motivation techniques
- Performance evaluation
- Athlete safety
- Personal development
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Energetic personality
Certification
Learn to Skate USA
Timeline
Figure Skating Private Coach
Hertz Arena
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Gulf Coast University