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.