Ted and Kellie Petroskey (Head Coaches)
For the 2011-2012 skating season, we are very pleased to introduce our new coaches –Ted and Kellie Petroskey.
Former USFSA and PSA rated Gold Test competitive figure skating coaches, Ted and Kellie have a combined 30 years of directing multiple skate school programs, coaching, training, off-ice training (dry land and gym workouts), nutrition, consulting, time management and periodization of individual athletes. And, of course, equipment needs and maintenance of competitive skaters. Kellie and Ted manage the largest figure, speed, and inline skate shop in the nation – Pierce Skate & Ski.
The Petroskeys are also co-founders of the nation’s largest inline skate club – Midwest Skate Club. Initially they participated in short track and long track skating to help with their inline technique and as a cross training tool. They have since found a passion for all forms of speed skating.
Kellie and Ted are excited to be able offer their experience and expertise in this new venture.
Eleanor Fraser‐Taylor (Developmental Coach)
Eleanor enjoys working with skaters of all ages – teaching basics and fundamentals. For over 40 years, she has taught ice skating techniques at all levels. Eleanor skated through the Canadian Figure Skating Association and is tested in school figures and in ice dance.
She holds certifications and memberships through US Speedskating, the Professional Skaters Association, US Figure Skating and is a gold rated coach for the Ice Skating Institute. Eleanor is also the director of Minnesota Special Olympic Figure Skating and she has represented the United States, as coach, for three international Special Olympic games.
Matthew Vraa, MPT, MBA (Team Consultant)
Matthew is a former National level Short and Long Track Speedskater. He was on the Junior National Team and competed for the United States in several international competitions. After retiring from the sport in 2000, he finished his Masters Degree in Physical Therapy and currently practices in the Twin Cities at Physical Therapy Orthopedic Specialist, Inc. Matthew taught at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee with their Learn to Speedskating and Figures Skate program from 1995-2001. Matthew is a Level 3 pending Speedskating Coach, working with skaters in Roseville since 2006 and has been helping Plymouth Wayzata Speedskating Club since 2007. He also provides equipment and technical support for many local skaters and clubs.
