Bernadette Mercurio

Member :

• The Australian Professional Skaters Association – APSA

• South Australian Ice Skating Association - SAISA

Coaching Experience:

• 2006 Torino- Italy Olympic Games - Coached Skaters in the Winter Olympic Institute and
  on the Olympic Team.

• World Championships – Junior and Senior Colorado Springs, Sarajevo, Zagreb, Croatia and
  Finland for Singles and Synchronized.

• International Competitions all over the world  Zagreb, St Genovis, Prague Cup, Finland, Berlin
  Cup, Chemnitz, Mladost Trophy, Long Beach California, French Cup France, Spring Cup Milan
  Italy, Banska, Bystrica, USA Maplewood Synchronized Classic, Mozart Cup Austria  - Singles
  and Synchronized.

• Coached Many Australian Champions in Singles, Pairs and Synchronized skating.

• Coached single skaters ranked in the top 10 in International Competitions.

• Coached skaters to win Australia’s first medal in Synchronized skating overseas 1st Gold Medal in USA Maplewood Synchronized Classic and Bronze Medal winners in Spring Cup - Milano Italy and also Bronze Medal in Mozart Cup – Austria Germany.

• Coached skaters who have Represented Australia as the Star and Principal Role In Disney On Ice and Ice Capades and travelled all around the world.

• Coached and Choreographed beautiful shows all around Australia starring in a show was Australia’s Olympic Pairs.

Years Coaching: 35

Coaching Education:

• Highest Accredited Coach in Australia – Level 3

• Technical Specialist State and National Preliminary – Senior

• Choreography and Dance

• Degree in Sports Administration

• Sports Psychology

• Bio Mechanics

• Senior First Aid

• Australian Professionals Association 2001 National Delegate for SA

Coaching Clearances:

• Working with Children Clearance

• Police Clearance

• Police Clearance Top Secret Level

• Certificate in Mandatory Notification

• Coaching Mentor

• Harness Insurance  (Pole)

• Off Ice Harness

• On Ice Harness

Coaching Philosophy:
Hard work and discipline will get you there.   Believe the Dream and you will succeed.  Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.

Contact Email:  berniecoachice@hotmail.com

Contact Number:  0403 367 093

 

 

 

Teresa Sinclair

Member :

• The Australian Professional Skaters Association – APSA

• South Australian Ice Skating Association - SAISA

Highlights:

• Competed in Club, State and National level competitions in singles and synchronized prior to coaching.

• Coached Senior Ladies Ashley Colliver at the 2019 ISU Asian Trophy, Donguan, China placing 13th/19.

• Coached Senior skater to Disney on Ice, Dare to Dream ice show touring USA, ASIA, Australia, Europe 2015-2020, and has lead principle roles such as Elsa from Frozen, Wicked Witch from Snow white.

• Coached Basic Novice Girl Sophie Storey at the ISU 4th EDU Sport Trophy, Romania 2020 placing 9th/16.

• Coached Junior Ladies Ashley Colliver at the 2016 ISU FBMA Trophy, Abu Dubai placing 8th/16.

• Coached Junior Ladies Ashley Colliver at the 2017 ISU FBMA Trophy, Abu Dubai placing 5th/18.

• Coached Junior Ladies Ashely Colliver at the 2017 ISU Mentor Torun Cup, Poland placing 23rd/26.

• 1st Place at ISU Hevelius Cup, Gdansk, Poland Junior and Adult Team, 2020.

• 3rd Place in the Australian Championships, Senior Ladies, Ashley Colliver, 2019.

• 1st Place in Maplewood Synchronized Skating Competition, Minnesota, USA, 2011.

• 1st Place in ISU Mozart Cup, Austria, 2014.

• 3rd Place in ISU Spring Cup, Italy, 2005 (First ever for Australia an International ISU Sync medal)

• 16th Place in the ISU Junior World Cup Challenge, Finland, 2006.

• 2nd Place in Australian Championships, Intermediate Ladies, Jessinta Martin, 2006.

• 2nd Place in Australian Championships, Novice Ladies, Amy Newbery , 2010.

• 1st Place in Australian Championships, Intermediate Ladies, Madision Murray. 2010.

• 1st Place in Australian Championships, Adult Gold, Bianca Martin. 2014.

• 1st Place in Australian Championships, Novice Pairs, Megan Stern & Kulta Alwalia, 2005.

• 1st Place in Australian Championships, Novice Pairs, Amy Newbery & Joshua Broad, 2009.

• 4th Place in Australian Championships, Senior Ladies, Jessinta Martin, 2014.

• 1st Place Australian Championships, Novice, Junior, Basic Novice and Open Sync Teams.

• Very organized and thorough with details

• Believes in strong relationship with students parents

• Dedicated to the success of each individual student

• Excellent communication abilities

• Known for working long hours

Years Coaching: 25

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Coaching Education:

• Highest Accredited Coach in Australia – Level 3

• Overhead and Pole harness

• Senior First Aid Certificate

• Working with Children, Police Check Clearance

• Response to abuse and neglect

• Mandated Notification

• Sports Psychology, 2001

• Coaching Principles Level 2, 2001

• National Coaching Accreditation Scheme, Australian Sports Commission, 2013

• Certificate III in Travel, 2014

• International Olympic Committee, Annies Edges, 2005

• Diploma in Business, 2017

 

Awards:

• Office for Recreation and Sport Coaching Scholarship, 2012

• Woman and Sport Leadership , 2007

• Youth Recognition Award, 2004

 

Summary:

Accomplished Figure Skating Coach who has coached many skaters to National and International level. Adapt conditioning programs to assist students into competitions and working with all different ages and abilities to get the best out of each student.

Contact Email:  teresa.andrew1@bigpond.com

Contact Number:  0413 111 501

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