Coaches

2026-2027 Coaches

Coaches

Candace Elmquist

Candace Elmquist has received PSA recognition for her instruction in pre-preliminary and preliminary skating skills, both of which form the foundation needed for higher-level skating skills and freestyle elements. She sets USFS testing as a goal to build patience, persistence, skating technique, and confidence in her skaters.

Candace has been an instructor at both CVSC and BFSC for the past few years. She is on the BFSC board and is currently the head coach of the BFSC basic skills program. Her skaters range from children to adults, with interests ranging from recreational skating to beginner and intermediate skating skills testing. As a skater she has passed her Intermediate Skating Skills and Adult Bronze Skating Skills tests. When not skating, Candace is a financial director for the State of Vermont.

Rate: $60/hr

Michelle Holder

Michelle Holder began figure skating in elementary school and pursued the sport with the Stowe Skating Club throughout middle and high school. During that time, she discovered ice dance and passed her bronze singles test and two bronze-level dance tests. In college, she skated with the UVM club and taught in Learn to Skate Programs. She is Learn to Skate certified.

She is committed to sharing the joy of skating as a lifelong sport and to helping skaters progress based on their individual goals and needs.

When not at the rink, she works as a school librarian at Randolph Union High School.

Rate: $60/hr

Alyssa Hutchins

My name is Alyssa Hutchins and I’m coming back to BFSC for my second round as a coach! I started skating with BFSC in early elementary school and continued through high school as a junior instructor. I started coaching in 2017 and coached until 2019. Outside of skating, I am a mom and an interventionist at Twinfield Union School. I can’t wait to start this season!

Nicole Labreque

I skated for 10 years with the Skating Club of Worcester, where I passed both the Senior / Gold Skating Skills and Senior / Gold Singles tests. After taking some time away from the sport, I found my way back to the ice as an adult skater with BFSC during the 2022–2023 season.

I’m excited to dip my toe into coaching and help support skaters as they develop their freestyle skills, build confidence, and continue growing in the sport.

Outside of skating, I work as a pharmaceutical engineer and perform improv comedy in the Upper Valley.

Jr. Coaches

Evelyn Kalat

Sadia Riso

Katelyn Sibley

Ava Sweet

Volunteer Coaches

Carys Wood

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