The Mt. Pleasant Figure Skating Club has many qualified and caring coaches on staff who will guide skaters as they make the transition from group lessons within the Learn to Skate USA program to private lessons as part of our Junior Club and MPFSC Programs.

Private lessons offer individualized instruction and skill development allowing for skaters to progress at their own rate. Skaters can also explore other avenues of figure skating including freestyle skating with programs to music and competition.

Coaches offering private lessons are independent contractors setting their own rate, payment plans and schedules.  To inquire on the availability of lessons, please use the contact information listed below to reach out to the coach of your choice.

Please note that skaters taking part in private lessons must also be active members of Junior Club or MPFSC and pay for membership and ice time in addition to coaching fees.  For more information please visit the following links:

 


Miranda Bender
Email: steff1mc@cmich.edu
Phone:989-506-7214
Skating Experience:  20+ years of skating experience; 2 years of Theater, 7 years of coaching, 4 years as Learn to Skate Director and 1 year of experience on the Ferris State University’s Intercollegiate Team.
Qualifications: Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field/Preliminary Freestyle
Disciplines Taught  Junior Club, Moves in the Field, Freestyle through single jumps.
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots may be available — please contact for more details.

 


 

Kim Bishop
Email: kimbishop901@gmail.com
Phone: 989-506-1698
Skating Experience: 28 years coaching experience
Qualifications: Gold Dance, Junior Moves in the Field, Intermediate FS, Learn to Skate Instructor/Director & Show Director for multiple clubs. Past Regional Competitor. Highest test level passed by students: Senior MIF, Int. Freestyle, and Gold Dance.
Disciplines Taught: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Dance, Pairs, Hockey, Power Skating,  Adult, and Synchronized Skating and Instructor for College Team levels.
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots may be available — please contact for more details.

 


 

Shannon Croad
Email: shannykmv@gmail.com

Phone: (616)502-3838
Skating Experience: 11 years of skating experience, 1 year coaching.
Qualifications: Adult Pre-Bronze Moves in the Field, currently working on Adult Bronze Moves in the Field and Pre-Bronze Freestyle. I not only create a foundation of skating skills, but also instill a passion and joy for skating in those I coach. I personalize my coaching to meet the needs of each individual based on their needs and learning style.
Disciplines Taught: Learn to Skate USA, Junior Club
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots available Mondays & Thursdays — Please contact for more details.

 

 

 


 

Melanie Black
Head Coach & Director, Journey Into Imagination Theater Team
Email: megosk8@gmail.com
Phone: (989)423-5877
Skating Experience: Melanie is an active adult competitive freestyle skater and has coached since 2001. She is a twelve time National Champion at Adult Nationals and National Showcase as well as a three-time gold test medalist. Melanie coaches all levels, ages and abilities. She has coached Theater on Ice teams as well as finalists and champions at Adult nationals and Showcase Nationals.
Qualifications:  Melanie holds a Professional Skaters Association Registered Free Skate rating, Registered Group rating and a Senior Moves in the Field rating. She also has PSA certification in power skating for hockey, Hockey 1 and 2. Melanie has received a silver lifetime competitor award from USFS for attending 16 Adult National competitions and a PSA/USFS Get up Award. She holds a degree in broadcasting/marketing/music history and is an ACE certified personal trainer.
Disciplines Taught: private and group lessons in basic skills, theater, stroking, freestyle, moves in the field, choreography, hockey, and power skating.
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots may be available — please contact for more details.

 


 

Madison Morey
Email:
madsmorey@gmail.com
Phone: (989) 513-8744
Skating Experience: 7 years of skating experience, 6 years of coaching experience.
Qualifications: Madison has worked with skaters of all ages and many different abilities, from Snowplow Sam to Bronze skating skills. She has completed her Gold (Senior) skating skills, Pre-Silver (Intermediate) singles freestyle, and Gold solo pattern dance.
Disciplines Taught: Learn to Skate USA, Junior Club, Free Skate, Moves in the Field
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots available — please contact for more details.

 

 

 


Maycen Morey
Email: 
mfmmorey806@gmail.com
Phone: (989) 264-4473
Skating Experience: 13 years of skating experience, 2 years of coaching experience.
Qualifications: Maycen has worked with skaters of many different ages and abilities. She has completed her Bronze (Juvenile) skating skills, Bronze (Juvenile) singles freestyle, and Pre-Silver solo pattern dance.
Disciplines Taught: Learn to Skate USA, Junior Club, Free Skate, Moves in the Field
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots available — please contact for more details.

 

 

 


 

Ginni Phillips 
Ice Director/Coach, Middle of the Mitt High School Figure Skating Team
Email: gpsk8r@gmail.com
Phone: 989-560-3871
Skating Experience: 62 Years Skating / 40+ Years Coaching
Qualifications: 7th Figure in US and Canada; Gold Dance and Gold Free Dance in US and Canada; Intermediate Pair; National Junior Dance Competitor 1969 [placed 7th]; National Senior Dance Competitor 1970 [placed 9th]
Disciplines Taught: Moves in the Field, Freeskate
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots available — please contact for more details.

 


 

Jennifer Reinhardt
Email:
 jreinhardt0919@gmail.com
Phone: 989-824-6020
Skating Experience: Jennifer has been coaching for 3 years after returning to the sport after 22 years. She is an active adult skater currently working on her moves and freestyle. Jennifer previously skated for MPFSC for 8 years and competed at the preliminary level.
Qualifications: Passed adult bronze moves, preliminary freestyle (when previously skated)
Disciplines Taught: Learn to Skate USA, Junior Club
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots may be available — please contact for more details.

 

 


2024 – 25 Learn To Skate USA Instructors:

Coaches: Lianna Bolen, Sean Cotter, Shannon Croad,  Angela Cross, Mighty Itauma, Eric Lapporte, Madison Morey, Maycen Morey, Jennifer Reinhardt,

Volunteers: Ameera

 

 


Are you a figure skater attending CMU or live in the local area? Are you interested in helping young skaters learn and develop their skills? Consider joining MPFSC as a Learn to Skate Coach!  

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