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.
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.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me at:
Happy Skating!
Coach Deana's Availability
To see my current openings, please click on the link below:
(Please make sure your calendar is on Central Time to get the correct times.)
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 when you select a time, I will need to accept the lesson time.
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