Hi! Nice to meet you! My name is Addie Mitchell! I've been a competitive figure skater during my childhood and teen years, and have lots of experience on the ice! I love teaching Learn to Skate in the Tuesday/Thursday group classes, and enjoy working with all levels and ages of skaters! My biggest goal for athletes is FUN and ENJOYMENT of the sport, because I strongly believe that no learning comes out of distaste and force. I support all paths of skating, from recreational to competitive, and take priority not in the development of athletes, but in the development and well-being of the WHOLE PERSON, because healthy athletes are more than just their scores and achievements.
"The rewards are going to come, but happiness is just loving the sport and having fun performing."
-Jackie Joyner Kersee
-Jackie Joyner Kersee
I strongly believe that no matter what age or level, there is always more to learn. Here, Max Aaron (former national champion) is helping me with my edgework! |
I have a dog named juniper and I love her with all my heart :)
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One of my favorite aspects of figure skating is ice dance! Ice dance can be a wonderful way to hone edge and skating abilities, no matter what level of skater. Here I am with my ice dance testing partner, as well as Zach Donahue (Olympic ice dancer) and Chantelle Donahue. |
Credentials...
- I am a US Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist in Skating Skills and Singles Free-skate!
- I have tested through Pre-Silver Partnered Ice Dances, and am comfortable teaching ice dance (solo or partnered) for anyone wanting to learn or test! Let's dance!
- I am a many-time competitor around the state of CO, USFS excel series competitor, as well as attended Showcase Nationals in 2021 and 2022.
- I am a Learn to Skate USA coach and have experience working with all ages and levels.
- I am a USFS Junior Judge for the 6.0 system.
-I helped build the Aspire and Coaching 101 programs at EPIC
- I have tested through Pre-Silver Partnered Ice Dances, and am comfortable teaching ice dance (solo or partnered) for anyone wanting to learn or test! Let's dance!
- I am a many-time competitor around the state of CO, USFS excel series competitor, as well as attended Showcase Nationals in 2021 and 2022.
- I am a Learn to Skate USA coach and have experience working with all ages and levels.
- I am a USFS Junior Judge for the 6.0 system.
-I helped build the Aspire and Coaching 101 programs at EPIC
How do I feel about falling?
My short answer is...I love it. Falling is a part of the process! Ice is quite slippery, so taking some spills is completely normal (coming from someone who's taken thousands of falls in her skating journey). The highs and lows are what teach us the most in skating, and without falling down sometimes we'd never be able to grow. In this way, skating can teach us so much about life and about getting back up!
Picture of my sister and I our first time ice skating as kids :)
A Couple Notes...
- I strive to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone. No matter who you are, your age, ability, orientation, identity, race, or gender, I will do all that I can to ensure that you feel supported and welcome with me, and respect you in every way I can :)
- I am comfortable coaching in both English and Spanish, and if any resources are needed in a bilingual format or there's concerns about possible language barriers, I am here to help!
(Soy cómodo enseñando en ambos Inglés y Español, entonces sí usted necesita/prefiera recursos bilingües
o apoya en Español, puedo ayudarle).
*Sí usted quiere más información o un traducción de las tópicas de mi página web, visita la página que dice "contacto" y utilizar una de las opciones para escribirme :)
- I am comfortable coaching in both English and Spanish, and if any resources are needed in a bilingual format or there's concerns about possible language barriers, I am here to help!
(Soy cómodo enseñando en ambos Inglés y Español, entonces sí usted necesita/prefiera recursos bilingües
o apoya en Español, puedo ayudarle).
*Sí usted quiere más información o un traducción de las tópicas de mi página web, visita la página que dice "contacto" y utilizar una de las opciones para escribirme :)