STAFF
Chris Mcnamara
General Manager
For ice rentals, and building inquiries, contact Chris at chris@canadianiceacademy.com
Carolanne Mizen
Office Manager
For general inquiries, contact Carolanne at office@canadianiceacademy.com
Bryan Marshall – Milo Academy
Director of Fitness
www.miloacademy.ca
Contact chris@canadianiceacademy.com to discuss fitness options and packages.
Bryan Cameron
HP Hockey Director
bryan@canadianiceacademy.com
HP HOCKEY COACHES
NICK CRAWFORD
BRYAN CAMERON
SAMANTHA SKENE
LEE JINMAN
STEVE COMEGNA
RYAN MCDONOUGH
FRANK PALAZZESE
FIGURE SKATING COACHES
GALINA LACHTER – galinaskate@me.com
Galina Lachter comes with a wealth of knowledge and over 45 years of professional coaching experience. She graduated from University of Physical Educations and Sport with a Masters degree in Sport Biomechanics. Galina is a NCCP National level certified coach. She is also the former head coach of Olympic School for gifted children.
SAMANTHA SKENE – sam@canadianiceacademy.com
Samantha Skene is a certified Skate Canada coach and former figure skater. After completing Gold figure skating tests in all disciplines, she got her coaching certification and began teaching at 17 years old working with figure skaters, dancers & hockey players. Samantha’s BFA/Dance undergrad at York University gave her the education and skills to teach artistic movement to figure skaters. Samantha believes that you should never stop learning, and has shadowed many great coaches in both hockey and figure skating. Fast forward to today, Samantha is American Ice Theatre MCT trained, the Co-founder of Canadian Theatre on Ice, a Skate Canada Regional figure skating coach, NHL development consultant, Sudbury Wolves OHL Skating Coach, and the skating coach to many elite hockey players ranging from young AAA – NHL.
VANESSA BAIROS – vanbairos@gmail.com
Vanessa Bairos is a dedicated and Certified Skate Canada Regional Coach with 14 years of coaching experience, specializing in both figure skating and hockey. As the main instructor of the KCAA Future Stars Hockey/Skating Program, Vanessa brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to the ice. With a profound love for the sport spanning 26 years, she continues to fuel her passion through coaching. Vanessa’s commitment to her students is evident in every lesson, where she inspires and challenges them to reach their full potential.
ROSE SILVAROLI – rosesilvaroli@rogers.com
Rose Silvaroli is a Provincial Level certified Skate Canada coach with over 25 yrs of experience working with all levels of skaters. Rose focuses on the fundamental skills and builds on progressing skaters from beginners to the competitive level. Rose coaches all disciplines including Free Skate, Dance, Skills and Power Skating.
JULIA IABONI – juliaiaboni99@gmail.com
Julia iaboni is a certified Skate Canada coach. As a former figure skater with over 16 years of competitive experience, Julia brings a wealth of technical knowledge to her coaching, ensuring that every skater has a strong foundation. Over the past 8 years, she’s coached all disciplines and levels—singles, pairs, dance, and synchronized skating—helping athletes across the globe to represent their countries at national levels. Julia coaches with compassion and discipline that allows skaters to grow in a supportive environment. As a former captain of her varsity team, she strives to be a motivator and leader, helping skaters achieve their full potential both on and off the ice.