Figure Skating Coaches

Amit Amona started skating at the age of seven. What began as a childhood passion blossomed into a lifelong devotion for the sport. Amit worked her way to competing at the senior level in freestyle, and ultimately represented her college as a member and later as the President of Miami University's Ice Skating Club. Amit has experience competing at local competitions, non-qualifying national competitions, qualifying national competitions, and collegiate competitions. Beyond competing, Amit found fulfillment in sharing her passion and skills as a coach, and enjoys coaching at Greenwich Skating Club. 

My name is Jennifer Bilodeau, I live in Ridgefield CT with my husband Brett and our four children. I have trained at the highest levels and competed all over the US until I went to College. I am a double-gold medalist in Free Style, Moves in the Field, and have a background in Ice Dancing. I have coached both figure skating and hockey for 15+ years.

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Sara-Beth Carbonaro started figure skating when she was seven years old and loved it ever since. She is a single gold medalist in Moves in the field, has passed up to her junior freestyle, and she has her silver in ice dancing. She had her college degree in kinesiology from Sacred Heart University. She also skated for Sacred Heart University figure skating club when she was in college and competed all over the US. She is also a 2010 ISI adult National Champion. 

Amy Goldstein Faber is a Greenwich native and GSC alumnus. She is a former competitive figure skater who achieved her USFSA Gold Tests in both Moves in the Field and Freestyle. Amy competed locally, regionally, and internationally throughout her skating career. She was also a member of the Greenwich High School women's hockey team and served as Captain her senior year. Amy lives with her husband Jon and two children, Zoe and Chase in Greenwich. 

Kelly Feda has been a dedicated figure skating coach since 1989, guiding her skaters to successfully complete their Gold Medal tests in both Moves in the Field and Freestyle. Kelly's journey in figure skating began at the age of six, when she quickly developed a deep passion for the sport. As she honed her skills, she advanced to the prestigious training facility in Lake Placid, NY, where she received exceptional on-ice coaching from renowned instructors Gus Lussi, Tommy Litz, and Laura McDonald. In addition to her on-ice training,

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With 18 years of accomplished experience as an ice skating coach, Ashley has guided young athletes to excel in the sport, honing both their technical skills and competitive edge. In addition to her coaching background, she holds a Bilingual/Dual Language Special and General Education masters from Bank Street College of Education. When Ashley isn’t at a skating rink, she is teaching at Edgemont Jr./ Sr. High School as a Spanish teacher. This unique combination allows her to merge her passion for teaching in both academics and athletics.

After over 30 years of teaching skaters of all ages, there is always something new to learn in this beautiful sport.

I started skating at age 6 and enjoyed our frequent visits to the rink, but I didn't start lessons until in my teens. Later, I started teaching and haven't stopped (except during the Covid-19 lockdown). I taught for over a decade in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. While there, I was asked to design costumes and sets for the numerous skating shows. In addition, I designed and sewed many dresses for the competitive skaters at the rink. 

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KT Higgins' passion for figure skating started at an early age in Virginia Beach on a chance elementary school field trip to a local rink. Her immediate enthusiasm for the sport was obvious to her family, as was her passion and dedication and they chose to share her commitment to the sport.. Often she was the last one off the ice as she was in her happy place and wanted to be the best she could. 

Once excelling and mastering the skill set at Tidewater Figure Skating Club, The next clear step for her was training at Lake Placid with the Litz team. She competed at the USFSA Intermediate level and performed in countless Ice Shows and Galas. 

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Charlène was born in London and moved to Greenwich as a toddler.  She grew up skating with her family at GSC.  She went on to become a US Figure Skating triple gold medalist and UK gold medalist.  She was fortunate to travel the world with her skating and train with world renowned coaches, Louis Stong, Evy and Mary Scotvold and Peter Burrows.  Representing the United Kingdom she competed in 3 World Championships, 1992-94 Oakland, Prague and Chiba, Japan, ’94 Lillehammer Olympics  and ’96 World Professional Championships.   Charlène also competed at Skate America, Miko Masters, Paris, Skate Canada, Merano Trophy, Italy, among others.  Later in her career she toured the US as principal skater in the Magic of MGM and then on to tour the UK with British world and Olympic gold medalists in ice dance, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, in their production of Ice Adventures.  Last, she taught and choreographed for competitive skaters in NY and NJ and then hung her skates up for several years.  She’s happy to be back on the ice at GSC working with figure skaters of all ages and doing edge work with hockey players.  

Junior Coach

My name is Greta Fales, and I am currently a senior at Greenwich High School.  I have been a Junior Coach at the Greenwich Skating Club, for the past few years, as well as coaching at other rinks in the area. I began my figure skating journey at the Greenwich Skating Club, at 8 years old. Since then, with the help of the skating club's amazing coaches, I have passed my Novice Moves in the Field, and am currently working on my Junior Moves. I am also currently preparing for my Intermediate Free Skate test. I am excited to continue my teaching at the Skating Club this year, and look forward to the upcoming season. 

Synchro Clinics

Juliana Bailey is a USFSA triple gold medalist in freestyle, moves in the field, and ice dance. She has skated and coached synchronized skating for over 15 years in both national qualifying and non qualifying divisions. She currently still skates for the University of Michigan synchronized skating alumni adult team.