Murray Silver Blades FSC coaches are all skating professionals on staff at the County Ice Center .
If you are interested in private lessons with any of the staff pro's please contact the County Ice Center (801) 270-7280.

We would like to thank our coaches for their countless hours of volunteer work and for all that they have done to make Murray Silver Blades FSC a huge success.

Tamara Bell

• County Ice Center skating school director
• B.S. in exercise and sport science
• Competitive figure skater for 14 years
• Played high school hockey for two years
• Performed, choreographed, and directed ice skating shows
• Coaches both hockey and figure skaters

LeeAnn Wise

• Over 21 years skating experience
• Former Head Pro and skating school director of West Valley Acord Ice Center
• Certified Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf
• Skated professionally with Gene Patrick Show Productions and Warner Brothers Inc.
• Works well with all ages and levels
• Teaches hockey as well as figure skating
• Currently accepting new students

Kelly Dalebout

• 14 years of competitive skating experience
• Coaching since 1999
• Former skating director/instructor in Wyoming
• Former member of National Competing Synchronized team the Ice Angelzz
• Freestyle experience
• Choreography experience

Rachelle Buckner

• USFSA Gold Medal in Freestyle
• USFSA Gold Medal in Moves in the Field
• Central Pacific Regionals Champion in 1996
• Junior Olympics Competitor
• Competitive Figure Skating for 14 years

Katie Moose

• 13 Years coaching experience
• PSA Master Rating in Group Instruction
• PSA Master Rating in Program Direction
• PSA Certified Rating n Moves in the Field
• Member of the USFS Basic Skills Committee
• Experience with tots through adult skaters (coached and Adult National Champion)
• Worked with skaters through Junior Moves in the Field and Novice Freestyle
• Utah State Certified Teacher Pre K-8th Grade

Angie Fairbanks

• Gold Medal in Moves in the Field
• Gold Medal in Ice Dance
• Currently Ice Dancing at the International level
• Intermediate Freestyle
• National Competitor in Synchronized Skating-Junior and Senior Levels
• 12 years of Competition and show experience

Brenda Buckwalter

• Coaching since 1987
• Principal skater in Ice Follies
• Over 1,000 live skating performances in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
• USFSA Pre Gold, Ice Dace
• Emphasis on choreography style spins, power and performance
• Currently accepting students of all ages and abilities

Alyssa Kaldahl

• Coaching since 2000
• 18 years of skating experience (freestyle, Moves in the Field, dance and synchronized skating)
• Former head coach of the Silhouettes Synchronized Skating Team and assistant choreographer for multiple shows
• National Competitor in Synchronized Skating - Junior and Senior levels
• B.S. in Athletic Training: Minor in Personal Training

• Observe the coaches at work. Watch them teach and take note of the qualities and teaching techniques you like. This is a good way to determine which coach will work best with you/your child.
• Speak with each coach directly. Learn thier views on teaching, training, and competing. Discuss possible goals with them and ask how they would help you accomplish them.
• You may want to set up a lesson for your child with more than one coach to determine who is more compatible with your child.

• Skaters of all ages and abilities can begin private lessons at any time.
• The County Ice Center does not schedule private lessons. This is done directly with the coach.
• All lessons are paid directly to the coach.
• Ice time is paid for separatly from private lesson fees and is paid to the County Ice Center.
• Private lessons require a 24 hours advance notice of cancellation, otherwise you will be charged for a lesson not attended.
• Ask coaches about individual policies and prices.

• One-on-one instruction allows for a more rapid progression of skills.
• Private Lessons offer individualized instruction tailored to meet each skater's personality and learning needs.
• A coach will prepare a skater for competitions and special events such as ice shows and exhibitions.
• Provides a safer environment to learn more advanced jumps and spins.
• Private lessons are a great supplement to group lessons and allows skaters to focus on skills that need more improvement in order to earn their LTS badges.
• Several of our coaches also offer private instruction for hockey players, focusing on improving    their power, edge control, and stopping, which will help players be more effective in games.