Welcome to
Nama Sports!
Figure Skating, Online Yoga, Stretch, and Health
for Figure Skaters and the Athletic Minded
Current Openings
I coach all ages and specialize in Adult Skating.
I have been skating for 30+ years and coaching for over 25 years. My experience is in Pairs, Freestyle, Moves in the Field, and Ice Dancing. I also teach basic skating skills and edge work to hockey players.
I do focus on form and carriage with all of my students and an understanding of their skating rather than muscling through the elements. I try to pay attention to fear and frustration levels, etc. and do know that much of this sport is mental, so I don't like to ignore that aspect. I have two degrees in Psychology, one with a heavy emphasis in Sport Psychology.
In the past, I have served as the Vice President for the San Diego Figure Skating Club and was the Chief Editor for their bi-monthly newsletter. I wrote articles about nutrition and sport psychology. I have also served as the Skating School Director for Learn to Skate in Southern California, Missouri, and Texas.
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I like to be attentive to personal short and long-term goals no matter what the age! Everyone skates for different reasons, and I like to know what they are so we can both be headed in the right direction.
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If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me at:
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Happy Skating!
Coach Deana's Availability
To see my current openings, please click on the link below:
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POLICIES
Payments are due by end of lesson day via cash, check, or Venmo. Additional lessons will not be scheduled until paid in full.
I no longer do lessons that are every other week. There must be a weekly commitment to hold a permanent time slot. If you would like to do every other week, please check availability when you would like a lesson.
I only teach semi-private with a maximum of two skaters and at the same level. Once the levels split, the skaters will need to be separated.
If you tend to miss too many private lessons, I will need to put you on a “check-in” list, and you can see what time slots are available per week.
24-hour notice is required for lesson cancellations, or you will be charged the full amount of the lesson.
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Please note that the times above are subject to approval and may have been taken prior to your inquiry. I will do my best to keep the list updated, but please keep that in mind when inquiring about the openings.
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