Mountain View Skating Coaches

Email: sdamiano4827@gmail.com

Specialty: Basic Skills, Edges, Freestyle, Jumps, Jump Harness, Moves in the Field, Off-Ice/Dryland, Speed/Agility

Years Coaching: 25+ years

Accomplishments: Regionals, Sectionals and Nationals Coach

Shannon brings a vast background of coaching experience and education to her students. She is a highly trained coach who motivates her students to reach their full potential. She continuously educates herself in every avenue of figure skating to enhance her athlete's training to be the most productive. Shannon brings positive feedback and reinforcement to her skaters to assist each one in accomplishing their skating goals. Shannon is a PSA, USFS and Learn to Skate member. Shannon is currently not accepting new students. When not on the ice, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters.  

Email: joe.gorecki89@gmail.com

Specialty: Freestyle, Choreography, Jump + Spin Technique, Jump Harness

Years Coaching: 6+ years

Accomplishments: Professional skater since 2009, USFS Double Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and Freestyle, Experience in pairs and ice dance

Originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Joe began ice skating at the age of 11 and never looked back. During his competitive career he trained with top skaters and coaches at the Detroit Skating Club. In 2009, he turned toward the spotlight and began a professional career that allowed him to perform in over 70 countries worldwide. His performance specialties include back flips, a hula hoop ice act, and fire breathing.

Joe is a 2-time Gold medalist in Moves in the Field and Freestyle and has experience in pairs and ice dancing. He specializes in jump and spin technique, choreography, and jump harness. He enjoys building a strong foundation of skill, as well as instilling a lifelong passion for the sport of figure skating. 

In 2020, Joe graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Portland State University. His clinical background is in voice and swallowing disorders, head and neck cancer rehabilitation, and orofacial myofunctional disorders. In his free time, Joe enjoys spending time with his husband and two furbabies. He loves to travel and explore, especially the Oregon coast.

Email: alexis.Mante@hotmail.com 

Specialty: Skating skills, Basic Skills, Edge Work, Freestyle, Jumps, Jump Harness, Moves in the Field, Choreography, Off-Ice/Dryland Training

Years Coaching: 16 + years

Accomplishments: Regional & Sectionals Coach; Double Gold Medalist

Alexis’ coaching philosophy is to build a strong foundation of skating skills, in a fun, structured and supportive environment, from which skaters can achieve their personal goals. Alexis is a current and former coach to Regional medalists, Sectional & Adult National competitors. She has taken students from Learn to Skate classes through gold level testing. As a former high-level skater from Massachusetts, skating has been a lifelong passion for Alexis. She began skating at 8, trained throughout high-school, then went on to compete collegiately and finished out her competitive skating as a national adult competitor. She believes the benefits and joy of skating are lifelong and enjoys coaching all ages and levels of skating, with a primary focus on the discipline of figure skating. Alexis has a level 3 ranking and is also a rated professional in both Freestyle and Moves in the Field through the Professional Skaters Association.

Alexis as her B.A., in Mass Communications from Quinnipiac University and as lived in the Vancouver/Portland area for the last 14 years. She enjoys getting in some icetime for herself and exploring the PNW with her husband and dogs. 

Email: marina.r.mamina@gmail.com Specialty: Basic Skills, Choreography, Jumps, Spins, Footwork, Moves in the Field, Freeskate, Hockey Skills, Off-ice Training 

Years of Coaching: 2+ years Accomplishments: Twice Regionals Medalist, Sectionals Competitor, USFS Gold Medalist in MITF and Freeskate  

Marina started skating in Russia. She took lessons from the top Russian and American figure skating coaches. She had been competing for 13 years. Now Marina is coaching skaters of all ages and levels. She enjoys teaching students all different elements and watching them grow into good skaters. She believes that only perseverance, hardwork and dedication will overcome any obstacles and lead to success.  

Email: autumnjadeskates@gmail.com

Specialty: Basic Skills, Choreography, Edges, Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Spins.

Years Coaching: 10+ years

Accomplishments: Double Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Moves in the Field

Autumn teaches all levels and ages of skaters. With an emphasis on artistry and presentation, she specializes in freestyle, moves in the field, and choreography. She has a passion for figure skating and enjoys passing along her knowledge to the next generation of skaters. Autumn is PSA rated in Free Skate. 

Autumn grew up skating in the PNW and skated competitively for over 10 years. She has been a performer in local ice shows and has experience with ice show production and group/solo choreography. When not coaching, Autumn can be found running around with her Husky dogs or baking cookies for her home-based bakery business in Forest Grove, OR.

Email: sk8withwings@gmail.com 

Specialty: Basic Skills, Choreography, Hockey Transitioning Skills, Special Olympics/Adaptive Skating, Synchro.

Years Coaching: 12+ years

Accomplishments: 4 years with Disney on Ice; 10 years of Synchronized Skating

Jennifer enjoys teaching basic skills to skaters of all ages in private or semi-private lessons. Additionally, she has a specific love and focus in working with Special Olympics and Adaptive Skating. She uses her understanding of the different ways in which people learn to find the best method to fit the skater’s needs. She utilizes her attention to detail, effective communication, and adaptable resilience with the utmost integrity. Additionally, Jennifer focuses on off-ice exercises to build strength, balance, and flexibility. She embraces and encourages inclusivity and diversity in the sport while guiding and motivating the skater in a patient and compassionate manner, while influencing excitement in the skater’s advancement through the joy and fun of skating.

Jennifer strives to emanate the lesson of perseverance, in both skating and as a way of life; finding that only through perseverance can one obtain the successful outcome one is searching for. She also focuses on attaining health on all levels. She enjoys the practice of yoga and meditation, hiking and camping, volunteering in the community, and, as always, ice skating. 

Email: ryan.i.vergara@gmail.com

Years of Coaching: 4+ years 

Specialty: Basic Skills, Edges, Speed, Agility, Power Skating, Off-Ice Training, Puck Skills & Shooting 

Player Experience: Huntsville High School Panthers Hockey 2013-15, 2013 Havoc Cup

Champions, 2014 Havoc Cup Champions, 2015 Havoc Cup Champions; Brigham Young

University Cougars Hockey ACHA D2 2016-18; Utah Blizzard MWHL 2019-20

Ryan teaches all ages and levels of experience. As a coach, he is focused on proper technique, powerful skating, and critical thinking. Sturdy fundamentals are necessary for in-game success regardless of position or style of play. Ryan understands that this gives every skater a stron foundational skillset, both physically and mentally, to not only improve their skating abilities, but puck skills as well. With his disciplined, holistic approach, any skater can develop or improve upon their skillset, no matter how long they have been playing.