Nicole Popovich
Foster City,CA
Summary
Dynamic Figure Skating Coach with expertise in individualized program development, performance assessment, and off-ice conditioning. Combines strong instructional skills with a focus on injury prevention and progress tracking, ensuring effective training for diverse skill levels and fostering continuous development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Figure Skating Coach
Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center
12.2016 - Current
- Group and Private lesson Instructor
- Choreographer
- Off-Ice Jump, Strength, and Conditioning Instructor
- Individualized programming for skater development and goals
Group Fitness Instructor
F45 Training
San Mateo, CA
11.2016 - Current
- Provided examples of movement progressions and modifications to meet varying skill levels within the same class.
- Delivered continuous guidance and motivation to improve client performance.
- Facilitated high-energy group fitness classes tailored for diverse fitness and ability levels.
Manager; CDT
DexaFit
San Francisco, CA
05.2016 - 06.2018
- VO2 max testing, Resting Metabolic Rate testing, DXA body composition.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Led team to implement health assessments and body composition analysis protocols.
- Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards and procedures.
- Developed training programs for new staff on equipment usage and client engagement.
Exercise Specialist/Personal Trainer
Plus One Health Management
Menlo Park, CA
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed exercise program design based on client's health and abilities
- Completed detailed assessments with all clients entering the facility: Body Fat Analysis, Posture Screening, Functional Movement Screening
- Conducted regular check-ins and follow-ups
- Assisted Fitness Manager with various tasks: payroll, inventory, scheduling, organization
- Coordinated community outreach events to promote fitness programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Minor: Management & Health Promotion
Miami University
Oxford, OhioSkills
- Skating technique
- Skater development
- Choreography design
- Program development
- Performance evaluation
- Adaptive teaching
- Competition strategy
- Injury prevention
- Off-ice conditioning
- Progress tracking
- Skill-building proficiency
Certification
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Triple Gold Medalist, United States Figure Skating Association
- CPR/AED American Heart Association
- TRX Certification
- STARS Fitness Testing, United States Figure Skating
Timeline
Professional Figure Skating Coach
Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center
12.2016 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor
F45 Training
11.2016 - Current
Manager; CDT
DexaFit
05.2016 - 06.2018
Exercise Specialist/Personal Trainer
Plus One Health Management
07.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Minor: Management & Health Promotion
Miami University