Our coaches
Whether you are a beginner or an elite skater, our coaching team is here to meet your needs. At Pacific Ice Academy, we are fortunate to have an incredible staff that includes national and international-level coaches. We enjoy taking athletes from their first steps on the ice to the highest level of international competition. Each of our experienced professionals is ready to offer the support and guidance you need on your journey through the sport of figure skating.
Lydia Finch
Teaching since 2018
4-time Sectional Competitor
USFS Gold Medalist
Specializes in Choreography, Freestyle, Show Production
Academy Director
Alec SCHMITT
Teaching since 2011
5-time Sectional Competitor Singles & Pairs
2-time US National Competitor Pairs
US Pairs Final Coach & Thailand Nationals Coach
Specializes in Competitive Singles, Pairs, Pole Harness
Academy Director
ruth aquino
Teaching since 1981
USFS Double Gold Medalist & Pre-Gold in Ice Dance
Senior PNW Regional Champion & Sectional Competitor
Specializes in Figures, Freestyle, Skating Skills, Power & Show Production
PSA Rated
anna Olson-voss
Teaching since 2021
3-time sectional competitor
2020 Novice Regional Champion
USFS Double Gold Medalist in Skating Skills & Singles
Specializes in freestyle
Anthony Darnell
Teaching since 1996
4-time US National Competitor
5-time US Nationals Coach
1991 US Nationals Bronze Medalist
USFS Double Gold Medalist in Ice Dance &
Skating Skills
WE LOVE TO SKATE
Our premier coaching staff is here to bring out the best in you.

