Coaches & Program Assistants
All of our NSC Program and Private Coaches are Skate Canada Certified!
Our Difference
The Newmarket Skating Club is committed to assisting our coaches to excellence at all levels, inspiring, guiding, encouraging and supporting them to reach their full potential in a positive environment.
Our Skating Coaches
When skaters have graduated from the ‘Learn to Skate’ program, Private Coaching must be arranged for Bronze/Silver/Gold.
Many of our CanSkate coaches are current or former NSC skaters who learned to skate in the same environment as your child during these sessions.
Certification:
All of our CanSkate Coaches are Skate Canada Certified!
Resources:
Certification Pathways:
To find out more about coaching certifications, please visit Skate Canada.
Coaching Careers:
To learn more about how to become a coach, please visit Skate Canada.
Programs Director / Administration
Heather Jannaway
Please direct any questions or concerns to Heather by emailing:
skatingprograms@newmarketskatingclub.com
Newmarket Skating Club’s Program Director, Heather Jannaway, plays an essential role in supporting the club’s skaters and families. She oversees the club’s administrative operations and helps ensure members have the resources and support they need throughout their skating journey.
Heather brings an extensive background in business, administration, human resources, and sales, along with a degree from Western University
In addition to her leadership role, Heather has been a Professional National Certified skating coach for more than 25 years, working with skaters of all ages and skill levels. Throughout her career, she has built an impressive record of skating accomplishments and has trained under several world-class coaches.
Heather’s philosophy — “Dream it, Wish it, Do it!” — reflects her belief in positivity, perseverance, and empowering others to achieve their goals.
BASE COACHES
Elliott Graham – Coach Bio
Elliott Graham is a highly accomplished figure skating coach with a strong competitive background in ice dance. He is a Polish National Silver Medalist, Junior World Dance Competitor, and Canadian National Junior Dance Silver Medalist. With over 10 years of coaching experience, Elliott brings both technical expertise and a deep understanding of athlete development to every session. He has worked with multiple Canadian national champions and many international competitors.
Elliott specializes in ice dance, stroking, and skating skills, working with skaters of all levels to build strong fundamentals and refined technique. His coaching style emphasizes precision, edge quality, and performance, helping skaters reach their full potential in a structured and supportive environment.
Coaching Philosophy
Elliott believes that long-term success in skating begins with strong habits developed at a young age. His approach focuses on creating structure, consistency, and discipline in daily training. Through repetition, skaters build muscle memory and confidence, allowing skills to become second nature over time.
He also places a strong emphasis on positive thinking, encouraging athletes to develop resilience, self-belief, and a growth mindset. Elliott aims to create an environment where skaters feel motivated, supported, and challenged—laying the foundation not just for competitive success, but for lifelong skills both on and off the ice.
Andy Klein
With 29 years of coaching experience, I am a National Coach Certified skating professional dedicated to helping athletes grow both on and off the ice. My background includes serving as a Technical Specialist, professionally performing in 17 different countries, and appearing in numerous network-produced skating specials.
I believe every athlete’s journey is unique. While each skater follows a different path, the goal is always to create a positive foundation that supports growth, confidence, and success far beyond the arena where they train and compete.
I truly love being part of each skater’s journey and helping them reach their full potential.
Catharine Willman
Coaches/Consultants
Diane Buick
Katia Skubitsky
Alfred Lau
Sienna Moses
Fiona Xue
Elliott Graham
Cynthia Willman
Information for Parents – How to Choose a Private Skating Coach
When skaters have graduated from the Learn to skate (CANSkate level 5) program, you will need to arrange Coaching in one of the STARSkate Program levels (Bronze/Silver/Gold).
When choosing a coach for your skater, there are a few things to consider including their rates, availability and qualifications. Rates are affected by the coach’s qualifications and experience; whether the lesson is private, semi private or a group lesson; as well as the length of the lesson. Contact a coach to find out if he or she is accepting additional skaters.
If you have a question about this – please reach out and contact us for more information.
Program Assistants
The Newmarket Skating Club is a not-for-profit organization that absolutely depends on the generosity of its members and Program Assistants are no exception. They provide valuable guidance on the ice, helping younger skaters practice what coaches are teaching them in a fun and rewarding environment.
Volunteering as a PA counts towards mandatory volunteer hours!
Volunteering as a PA counts towards mandatory volunteer hours which are required of all Ontario High School-aged students or PAs can choose to receive “Club Dollars” that can be used towards future registration fees. We also offer compensation in Gift Cards. PA-ing is also a good opportunity to ask for reference letters for future employment.
Program Assistant Requirements
For CANSkate and PreCANSkate sessions:
- 11 years old or older
- Be currently registered with Skate Canada
- Training at the Silver level or higher
How to Become a Program Assistant
Reach Out to Our Skating Program Director: skatingprograms@newmarketskatingclub.com
“As a coach, I am committed to not only developing well-rounded athletes, but also good human beings.”
-Scott Moir (Canadian Figure Skater, Olympic Gold Medalist)
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