Lisa Henning is the SCIS Skate Manager and Head Coach of the Swansyncsation synchronized skating teams. She has coached all levels of synchronized skating through the junior level and previously coached the University of Wisconsin Madison Collegiate and Open Collegiate Synchronized Skating teams. She is also a founding member and former coach of the Wisconsin Inspire Synchronized Skating Cooperative which is the first true co-op of it's kind.

She has completed many singles skaters to their Gold Moves (Skating Skills) and Free Skate tests. Her singles skaters have competed at the Regional and Junior National level.

Lisa teaches Skating Skills, Free skate, and Synchronized skating to all ages and levels and is instrumental in creating and sustaining the team atmosphere amongst the coaches that is unique to Swan City Ice Skaters. email: icechick521@gmail.com

Karlee is the Synchronized Skating Director and co-coach for our Aspire 3 SwanSyncSation team. Karlee is a Swan Alum who graduated in 2014 from Judson University in Elgin, Illinois with a double major in Early Childhood Special Education and Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (Special Education K-age 21). She worked in Illinois for a year teaching at a private school for disabilities and coached at The Silver Leafs. Then she moved to Utah and taught two years at a public charter school for Autism and coached for the Utah Figure Skating Club in Bountiful. Karlee now works for the Waupun Area School District overseeing the Learning Specialists and is the Private Schools Liaison

Karlee grew up skating at the Waupun Figure Skating Club and also the Beaver Dam Club since she was four years old. Synchronized skating has been a passion and Karlee competed for 10+ years at various levels including the adult team through the Inspire Co-op. Karlee began coaching private lessons and group classes in 2008.

The littles are who Karlee really enjoys working with and teaches group classes and privates using songs, games, and many different activities to teach the skills. Developing these early skills through positive experiences can create a life-long love for skating!

To contact if interested in private lessons: karleeblowers@gmail.com

To contact if interested in synchronized skating:

swansynchroskating@gmail.com

Kiersten is the Director of our annual Ice Show and a SCIS singles coach. She began coaching as a junior coach at 14 in Waupun, and continued to coach learn to skate, free skate, moves, and dance through her early twenties in Beaver Dam while staying active as an juvenile-intermediate level solo competitor. After retiring as a competitor and a several year hiatus from the sport, Kiersten rejoined the SCIS coaching staff for the 2018 season, quickly rekindling her love of the sport and drive to share the joys & challenges this sport brings with new generations; specialty in learn to skate & free skate, with or without intention to compete solo.

As a creative and a free spirit, Kiersten is looking forward to the challenge of taking on the role of Ice Show Director, starting with the 2024 season!

Trista started coaching with SCIS in July of 2022. Her coaching experience focuses mostly on Learn to Skate classes, Low Skating Skills, and assisting with Aspire-level synchro teams. She also gives private lessons.

Trista grew up skating with the Eagle River Figure Skating Club in Eagle River, WI and has enjoyed getting back on the ice alongside her two kids and as an adult skater herself. Trista has passed her Pre-Silver Dances and Juvenile Moves (Bronze Skating Skills), and she is working toward testing more dances and skating skills in the future.

Trista graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in English/Secondary Education and UW-Milwaukee with a Masters in Library and Information Science. She currently works as a K-12 School Library Media Specialist at an area school district.

Synchronized Skating and Singles Coach

Christi is the head co-coach for Wisconsin Inspire synchronized skating teams Intermediate-Junior. She is a former National-level judge in Synchronized Skating, Gold Test, and Regional Singles Competition Judge. Coach of Nationally ranked Swansyncsation teams, Selected as a 2014 Project WIN coach by US Figure Skating for Worlds Synchronized Skating Championships. Former Regional-level singles competitor. IJS Technical Specialist (NQ), PSA CER level A, PSA Registered Rating in Moves and Synchro.

Masters Degree in Business Communications from Northwestern University

Accepting new students of all ages and levels. Specialties include basic skills, freestyle, moves in the field, and sync as well as competition and test prep.

I have experienced figure skating from all different levels and many perspectives (skater, judge, coach, and also parent!) and it never ceases to excite and inspire me. Figure skating is a sport that accommodates all abilities, temperaments, and ages with a place in it for everyone to be successful. Helping skaters achieve their success is what coaching is all about for me.

christi@wengers.org

17 years of coaching experience from teaching tots through adults in disciplines of moves, free-skate, ice-dance, and synchronized skating.

Speciality: Ice Dancing, Moves in the Field.

Completed PSA Senior rating exam in Moves in the Field, and certified Ice Dance exam.

Member of SwanSyncSation coaching staff since 2008. Coached qualifying teams for U.S. Synchronized National Championships at the juvenile, intermediate, and novice levels.

Skating Background: Regional and Midwestern competitor in free-skate and ice-dance.

Educational Background: MS in Mental Health Counseling

E-mail: Karen.rucks@gmail.com

Emily is a Swan Alumni and co-coach of our Swansyncsation Aspire 1 team. She has been skating for 28 years. In her time skating, she has competed in both Solo and Synchro events, tested Moves, Dance, and Freeskate, and has continued her individual training into her adult years. So far, she has passed Senior Moves, 3 of the Pre-gold level Dances, and Intermediate Freeskate. In March 2021, Emily passed her Senior Solo Free Dance test, making her a double gold medalist. She also captured the title of Midwestern Adult Sectional Ice Dance champion and placed 3rd in ice dance at Adult Nationals in 2023.

With 18 years of combined coaching experience in Beaver Dam, Sun Prairie, and Madison, she teaches group classes and private lessons with specialty focus in Learn To Skate, Ice Dance, Moves in the Field, Freeskate, Synchro, Hockey, and Adaptive skating. She also graduated in 2020 with a degree for Fitness and Wellness Specialist, which has provided her a more well-rounded understanding of an athlete's physiology, which has contributed greatly to her coaching both on and off the ice.

Emily is accepting new students of all ages both for on ice and off ice lessons.
”when we fall, we get up.”

Email: em.nooner@gmail.com

Steph is the co-coach of the Swansyncsation Aspire 1 team. Stephanie (Steph) graduated from UW-Whitewater with a major in Communications. She currently is a Project Coordinator for Walsworth Printing Company in Ripon, WI.

Stephanie grew up skating in the Waupun Figure Skating Club since she was 8 years old. She competed for the Waupun synchronized skating team and as a soloist throughout those 10 years. Stephanie is going into her 6th year as a coach, mainly coaching at Waupun Figure Skating Club. Stephanie also gives private lessons.

Stephanie is accepting new students. She specializes in: Learn to Skate, Intro to Sync, Low Moves in the Field, and Freeskate.

Contact: fletchersn09@gmail.com

Cecelia Wisner is a USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and a Silver Medalist in Freeskate. After taking several years away from the ice, she is now enjoying being back on the ice coaching, skating with a local adult synchronized skating team, and working her way through the USFS dance track - most recently passing her Pre-Silver dance test. As part of her commitment to providing quality coaching to her students, Cecelia is pursuing coaching ratings through the Professional Skaters Association and attends the annual PSA Summit and/or USFS Coach’s College each year. Cecelia has earned a Registered Rating for Moves in the Field and Certified Rating for Group Instruction with the PSA. Outside of skating, Cecelia is also works as a pharmacy technician and in her free time enjoys spending time outdoors or reading a good book.

Contact info: ckwis418@gmail.com

Hi, I am Hailey Bresser! I've been married for a year as of September 2023 to my husband Joe. I started skating when I was 4 years old and skated until I graduated high school, about 14 years. I skated on the Waupun Synchronized team for about 5 years and did a few solo competitions. This is going to be my 5th year coaching but my first year coaching in Beaver Dam. I've taught snowplow, basic and pre-free classes so far. I love watching all the skaters progress throughout the year and how comfortable they become with their skating! Outside of skating I work at Guth's Candy and enjoy spending time with my family, friends and my dog Timmy. I am currently accepting new skaters for private lessons. You can contact me at (920) 517-0860 or mischlerhb@gmail.com.

My name is Bentley Garcia, and I'm thrilled to be stepping into my first year as a figure skating coach at the age of 23. While I've been skating since I was 2, this new role has opened up a whole new world of excitement and challenges for me. It's incredible to be able to share my passion for the sport with budding skaters and guide them on their own journeys. Even though I'm just starting out as a coach, I bring with me years of experience and a deep love for figure skating. From my early days on the ice to competing in synchronized skating teams, every moment has shaped me into the skater and now coach that I am today. Coaching the Ice Explorers is an absolute joy. It's fulfilling to see the progress and growth of each skater, and I'm committed to nurturing their talents and fostering a supportive environment for them to thrive in. I'm excited to embark on this new chapter of my journey, both as a skater and a coach.

Hi everyone! My name is Brianne Arendt and I am originally from Green Bay, WI. I have been skating for about 12 years now, and I've taken up coaching over the last two years. I have skated in almost every discipline: MITF, Freeskate, Dance, and Solo Free Dance; and I also did synchronized skating for 10 years, I was on Kicks synchronized skating team back in Green Bay. I am currently attending UW-Madison and studying pharmacy, with the hopes of either becoming a pediatric pharmacist or a pharmacist in a smaller community pharmacy. I am skating with the UW-Madison figure skating team currently, and I also coach at rinks in Madison and Sun Prairie. I am very excited to have joined the team here at SCIS.

If interested in private lessons please email me at briannearendt593@gmail.com

Ice Nannies are skaters that are training to be a Junior coach. They are approved by the LTS director and Ice manager and are well trained. They are required to assist with group classes and have extensive individual skating training.

Ice Nannies are to assist skaters in guided practices with their charges. All nannies have a mentor Senior coach and create guided practice plans based on the suggestions of the primary private lesson coach if applicable. They are NOT a replacement for a staff coach

Check our our Ice Nanny bio’s

My name is Josie, and this is my sixth year of skating, but my first year with SCIS. I moved to Wisconsin this summer from Montana, and I am really enjoying being part of the Swans! I enjoy performing, competing, coaching, and learning new skills primarily, but I love everything that’s involved with skating. I am currently training for the Inspire Intermediate Synchro team. I have also completed my Pre-Silver Skating Skills, my Bronze Dances, and my Pre-Preliminary Freeskate. I have competed in the Excel Series in past years, but I am now competing on standard track in the Preliminary level.  I have helped out in multiple sessions of Learn To Skate in Wisconsin, as well as in Montana. I am looking forward to helping out further with being an Ice Nanny! I will strive to help you reach your goals and more as a skater, learn how your mindset can help you on and off the ice, and most importantly, have fun! When I’m not figure skating, I enjoy playing hockey for the BDHS team, and spending time with my friends. 

I hope I see you around the rink Contact me at deloritjosie@gmail.com

My name is Talia, I am in my 9th year of skating with SCIS. I enjoy participating in the Ice Shows and helping the younger kids. I have skated Synchro but currently compete in Solo Competitions, excel series, Pre-preliminary level. Also, I have passed my bronze level for skating skills.

  I have assisted with Learn to Skate classes for a year now. I can’t wait to be an Ice Nanny and help you achieve your goals on the ice! 

  In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, playing cards, and going camping

Contact Talia at Taliae429@gmail.com

My name is Clairees, and I am in my ninth year of skating with SCIS. I have been skating with Wisconsin Inspire for five years competing at National levels. This year we came in fourth in the Nation! I have been working hard to achieve my goals and I am currently working on my Pre Gold moves in the field. I am also working on my Silver Dances.

I have been assisting with SCIS Learn to Skate for several years, and have been a nanny for the last year.

If I am not on the ice, I enjoy going to our lake house to spend time with our family and spending time with my school and skate friends.

I look forward to helping you achieve your goals on the ice!!

stephensclairees@gmail.com

Fiona Wenger has passed her gold skating skills test and is actively working on her gold dances. She has also completed her Juvenile free-style test. She has helped teach learn to skate classes in Waukesha at Elite Skating Academy and at Swan City Ice Skaters. She wants to be an ice nanny to help other young skaters fall in love with skating and help them progress them toward their goals. She is available on Monday and Wednesdays and you can reach her through text message at 262-333-9409 or her email address: fwenger112@gmail.com.

My name is Mary, and I am in my eighth year skating with SCIS. Competing, performing in Ice Shows, working hard to achieve goals, and having fun learning new skills are some of the things I enjoy most about skating! I am currently competing at the Preliminary Plus Singles Level, and have passed the USFS Silver Skating Skills.
I have assisted Learn to Skate for several sessions, and am excited to be an Ice Nanny! I will work with your private coach, and will do my best to help you achieve your goals for skating, and most of all, have fun doing so!!
In my free time, I enjoy raising my flock of sheep, and showing cattle and sheep. I also enjoy being active in community service organizations.

I look forward to seeing you on the ice!!

Maryiceskates@gmail.com”