Private Instruction
Private instruction is available for skaters during our freestyle ice times for skaters who have developed a passion for ice skating and are looking to enhance and grow in their skills and prepare for testing and competition.
Starting private instruction with one of our coaches begins here.
meet our coaches
Doris Papenfuss
Ursula Wolfer-Horowitz
Ursula Wolfer-Horowitz
Coach - private lessons figure skating all levels, private instructor - hockey skate skills, group instructor LTS USA
Credentials
- Member: USFS, PSA Category A
- USFS & CFSA - Triple Gold Test Medalist in Figures, Freestyle, Dance
- PSA Master Rated Freestyle
- PSA Master Rated Group
- PSA Senior Rated Moves
- Teaches beginner through Senior Level in all disciplines including: Freestyle, Moves, Dance, Choreography, Power Skating
- Teaching since 1986
- Regional, Eastern Sectional, Junior National & National Coach
Contact Info:
717-576-1403
papenfussdoris@aim.com
Ursula Wolfer-Horowitz
Ursula Wolfer-Horowitz
Ursula Wolfer-Horowitz
Coach - private lessons figure skating all levels, instructor - theater on ice, group instructor LTS USA
Credentials:
- Member: USFSA, PSA (Category A)
- Specializes in choreography, FS, MIF, and group productions
- Coaching all ages and levels since 1997
- Prepares skaters for auditions and entry into professional skate shows
- Coached skaters through Gold Level tests
- Coached competitors at Regional, Sectional, Junior, Collegiate, Showcase, and Adult National competitions
- Gold medallist: Freestyle, Moves in the Field
- South Atlantic Junior Ladies Silver Medalist
- Competed at US Sectionals and Swiss, Collegiate, Synchronized Nationals
- B.A in Theater Production from the University of Delaware
- 5 years professional skater 4 years with Disney on Ice
Contact Info:
717-418-4545
live4edges@gmail.comed.
Craig Horowitz
Craig Horowitz
Craig Horowitz
Clinic & private instructor - hockey, power skating, figure skating - all ages & levels group instructor LTS USA
Credentials:
- Member: USA Hockey, USFSA, PSA (Category A)
- Specializes in power skating, MIF, and a strong foundation of figure skating skills
- Specializes in pole and straight jump harness
- Prepares skaters for professional ice show auditions
- 17 years as a principal skater with Disney on Ice
- Has coached multiple skaters through Gold Level tests and Regional competitions
- 12 years coaching experience
Contact Info:
717-418-6020
live4edges@gmail.com
Marcie Vucenic
Craig Horowitz
Craig Horowitz
Coach - private lessons figure skating all levels, instructor - theater on ice, group instructor LTS USA
Credentials:
- USFS AND PSA member
- PSA Category A Coach
- 24+ years coaching for competitive & recreational skaters
- Specializes in freestyle, moves, and power skating
- Coaches all levels beginner through Gold Level
- Coaches Regional competitors and Adult Nationals competitors
Contact Info:
561-267-0158
vucenic6@ptd.net
Leanne Abugov
Brittany Mertz
Brittany Mertz
Coach - private lessons figure skating, group instructor LTS USA
Credentials:
- COMING SOON!
Contact Info:
COMING SOON!
Brittany Mertz
Brittany Mertz
Brittany Mertz
Coach - private lessons figure skating, group instructor LTS USA
Credentials:
- National Synchronized bronze medalist
- National Showcase competitor
- Trained at the University of Delaware and skated competitively for 17 years (singles and synchronized skating)
- Coaching since 2006
- Member of USFSA and PSA
- Specialties include moves in the field, choreography, synchronized skating, freestyle, off ice training, special needs populations
Contact Info:
717-342-9993
bgerber89@outlook.com
Katie Schmitt
Coach - private lessons figure skating, group instructor LTS USA
Credentials:
- COMING SOON!
Contact Info:
COMING SOON!
Coach at Klick Lewis Arena
Coaches looking to teach lessons or join our permanent coaching staff should reach out to our skating program director