Private lessons are available to all skaters, regardless of age or skill level. Private lessons are an opportunity for one-on-one learning specific to a skater’s individual needs, which will help them learn and progress at an accelerated pace. Once a skater begins private lessons, they can choose to participate in skating competitions and advanced testing. All of these things will help foster a sense of dedication, accomplishment, good sportsmanship, and many other life lessons.
Please note, private lesson fees are paid directly to the Skating Instructor and do not include ice time or rental skates, which should be paid at the front desk. Lesson fees vary based upon the Skating Instructor's qualifications and credentials.
You may contact our Skating Instructors directly to inquire about private lessons. We recommend observing our Skating Instructors teaching group classes or private lessons. If you would like assistance in selecting a Skating Instructor based upon your availability, goals, and skill level, please email the Skating Manager, Chris Pottenger, at cpottenger@therinks.com.
Skating Instructors
Phone: 949.813.4834
Email: cpottenger@therinks.com
PSA Rating: Master Free Skating; Master Moves in the Field
PSA Master Rating in Free Skating; PSA Master Rating in Moves in the Field; PSA Level 5 Ranking; USFS Triple Gold Test Medalist in Free Skating, Moves in the Field, and Pairs; USFS Regional Champion; USFS Sectional Champion in Novice, Junior, and Senior Pairs; 2-time USFS National Champion; 6-time USFS National Championships Medalist; 4-time Team USA International Champion; 2-time ISU Junior Grand Prix Final Competitor; 6 Years Team USA International Competitor in Pairs; B.A. degree from the University of Delaware, graduating Magna Cum Laude; Certified National IJS Technical Specialist in Singles; Certified National IJS Technical Specialist in Pairs; USFS Regional Champion Coach; USFS Sectional Champion Coach; USFS National Championships Medalist Coach; 4 Years Team USA International Coach; Team USA Coach at the Winter Youth Olympic Games
Phone: 562.728.7236
Email: arleth.estaca@gmail.com
PSA Rating: Registered Free Skating
PSA Registered Rating in Free Skating; USFS Senior Free Skating Test; USFS Senior Moves in the Field Test; USFS Regional Competitor in Novice Ladies; USFS Theatre on Ice National Competitor
Phone: 817.875.3312
Email: kyeelevans@gmail.com
PSA Rating: Registered Free Skating; Registered Moves in the Field
Phone: 949.307.5414
Email: mirskates@me.com
PSA Rating: Senior Free Skating; Certified Moves in the Field
PSA Senior Rating in Free Skating; PSA Certified Rating in Moves in the Field; USFS Junior Free Skating Test; USFS Gold Test Medalist in Moves in the Field; USFS Bronze Pattern Dance Test; USFS Novice Free Dance Test; USFS Regional Medalist; USFS Sectional Medalist; USFS National Championships Competitor; USFS Collegiate National Competitor; Principal Soloist Show Skater; USFS National Championships Coach; B.S. Degree in Physical Education, concentration Figure Skating Science
Phone: 949.689.7499
Email: alyssaphatfield@gmail.com
PSA Rating: Certified Free Skating; Senior Moves in the Field
PSA Certified Rating in Free Skating; PSA Senior Rating in Moves in the Field
Phone: 310.710.7178
Email: ktmonice@yahoo.com
PSA Rating: Master Moves in the Field; Certified Free Skating; Registered Group Instruction; Registered Figures
PSA Master Rating in Moves in the Field; PSA Certified Rating in Free Skating; PSA Registered Rating in Group Instruction; PSA Registered Rating in Figures; PSA Level 3 Ranking; USFS Junior Free Skating Test; USFS Junior Pairs Test; USFS Junior Figures Test; 4-time USFS Regional Medalist; 2-time USFS Sectional Medalist; USFS Regional Champion Coach, USFS Sectional Medalist Coach, USFS National Championships Coach, Coach of USFS National Champion in Juvenile Boys
Phone: 626.757.3930
Email: amandang68@gmail.com
PSA Rating: Registered Free Skating; Registered Moves in the Field
PSA Registered Rating in Free Skating; PSA Registered Rating in Moves in the Field; USFS Intermediate Free Skating Test; USFS Novice Moves in the Field Test; USFS Regional Competitor in Intermediate Ladies
Phone: 714.504.7587
Email: katndave@protonmail.com
PSA Rating: Senior Moves in the Field
PSA Senior Rating in Moves in the Field; PSA Level 5 Ranking; USFS Double Gold Test Medalist in Free Skating and Figures; B.A. degree from the University of California, Irvine; Teaching Credential from the University of California, Irvine; USFS Synchronized Skating National Coach; Team USA Coach in Synchronized Skating; Head Coach of ICE’Kateers - Team USA
Phone: 714.321.7708
Email: russcscott@gmail.com
PSA Rating: Master Free Skating; Master Pairs; Certified Moves in the Field
PSA Master Rating in Free Skating; PSA Master Rating in Pairs; PSA Certified Rating in Moves in the Field; PSA Level 5 Ranking; USFS Double Gold Test Medalist in Free Skating and Pairs; USFS National Championships Competitor in Singles and Pairs; USFS National Championships Medalist in Pairs; B.S. degree from Emory University; Certified Sectional IJS Technical Specialist in Singles; Certified National IJS Technical Specialist in Pairs; USFS National Championships Coach; Primary Coach and Choreographer of 2005 PSA EDI Award for Best Performance at the USFS National Championships Senior Men’s Event; Team USA International Coach; ISU World Championships Coach
Phone: 714.381.2791
Email: kristinahsoto@gmail.com
PSA Rating: Registered Free Skating; Registered Moves in the Field; Certified Group Instruction
PSA Registered Rating in Free Skating; PSA Registered Rating in Moves in the Field; PSA Certified Rating in Group Instruction; USFS Pre-Juvenile Free Skating Test; USFS Juvenile Moves in the Field Test; B.S. degree in Athletic Training from Chapman University
Phone: 805.212.2023
Email: alstarzl48@gmail.com
PSA Rating: Registered Free Skating; Registered Moves in the Field
PSA Registered Rating in Free Skating; PSA Registered Rating in Moves in the Field; PSA Level 1 Ranking; USFS Double Gold Test Medalist in Free Skating and Moves in the Field; USFS National Championships Competitor; Coaching Philosophy: To help athletes develop healthy habits and become well rounded people by using skating as a way to develop resilience, confidence, and perseverance.
Phone: 909.348.3676
Email: mwang5699@yahoo.com
PSA Ratings / Rankings:
Registered Free Skating
Skating / Competitive Background:
USFS Double Gold Test Medalist in Free Skating and Moves in the Field
4-time USFS Regional Medalist
3-time USFS Sectional Medalist
3-time USFS National Championships Competitor
6-time USFS Theatre on Ice National Competitor
Students Achievements:
3 Years Theatre on Ice Coach
USFS Adult Sectional Coach
Coaching Specialty / Philosophy:
Max teaches all levels of figure skating, Moves in the Field, and beginner hockey.
Phone: 424.400.4819
Email: charlenewongonline@gmail.com
PSA Rating: Senior Free Skating; Certified Moves in the Field
PSA Senior Rating in Free Skating; PSA Certified Rating in Moves in the Field
