WSC 2026/2027 Season Coaching Team

Emma Larson

StarSkate Coach Coordinator, STARSkate Base Coach, CanSkate Coach

About My Coaching Style: 

I’m passionate about helping skaters grow their confidence, develop strong skating skills, and enjoy coming to the rink each week. My coaching style focuses on creating a positive, supportive, and athlete-centered environment where every skater feels encouraged and challenged at the right level for them

Certifications & Experience:

• Skate Canada Regional Certified Coach (Provincial In Training in Progress)
• STAR 1-5 Coach Assessor
• STARSkate Coach Coordinator for WSC 26/27 Season
• Head CanSkate Coach 2024-2026
• Choreography (Artistic and FreeSkate)
• Competition/Assessment Prep and Day of Support
• Coaching of CANSkate and STARSkate 1 - Gold

Alicia McNaughton

StarSkate Support Coach, CanSkate Coach

About My Coaching Style:

As a coach I am here to support your skaters in any way I can. On the ice I love to have fun and try new things, like different spin combinations and field moves. My goal on the ice is to incorporate all of the skaters goals into lessons and to be an encouraging presence for them.

Certifications & Experience:

• Skate Canada CanSkate & Regional Coach Trained
• STAR 1-5 Coach Assessor
• Experience coaching CanSkate & STARSkate 1-3
• Coaching Athletes with a Disability Training

Ashley Bourgeois

CanSkate Coach Coordinator, STARSkate Base Coach, CanSkate Coach

About My Coaching Style:

My goal as a coach is to help skaters develop a love for skating while giving them the tools and confidence to not only achieve their goals but also have fun along the way. I believe in supporting every skater and celebrating their progress at every stage

Certifications & Experience

• Skate Canada Regional Certified Coach (Provincial In Training in Progress)
• STAR 1-5 Coach Assessor
• CANSkate Coach Coordinator for WSC 26/27 Season
• CANSkate Coach Co-Coordinator for WSC Spring 2026
• Coaching of CANSkate and STARSkate 1 - Gold

Cassandra Clark

STARSkate Support Coach, CanSkate Coach

About My Coaching Style:

Firm, fair, and understanding. I push skaters to their full potential while respecting their daily mental and physical limits. As a skater myself, I know when to drive past a wall and when to step back and reset. I bring this firsthand experience to every session to support your skater.

Certifications & Experience

• Skate Canada CanSkate & Regional Coach Trained
• STAR 1-5 Coach Assessor
• Experience as a Program Assistant on both CanSkate and STAR 1-3 Sessions

Donna Daw

STARSkate Support Coach, Adult STARSkate Base Coach, CanSkate Coach

About My Coaching Style:

My coaching style is centered on the skater, combining positive reinforcement with constructive guidance to build confidence and resilience. I work collaboratively to create individualized development plans, breaking long-term goals into achievable milestones while fostering a love of skating, personal growth, and lifelong skills.

Certifications & Experience

• Skate Canada Provincial Certified Coach & National Trained Coach
• STAR 1-5 Coach Assessor
• Over 25 years of coaching experience of CanSkate and STARSkate 1-Gold
• Completion of 6/14 Level 4 (International Level) Technical Courses
• Competition & Assessment Preparation and Day of Support
• Choreography

Olivia Lewis

CanSkate Coach