Cristen Childs-Nowka

Amateur Achievements

USFS Gold Medalist Figures and Freestyle
USFS National competitor
USFS Silver Medalist Pairs
USFS Pre-Gold Medalist Dance
CFSA Gold Medalist Figures and Freestyle
Have worked with the following coaches: Sundae Bafo, Ronald Ludington,Arthur Bourque, John Summers, Diane Agle, Bob Paul & Jill Shipstad, Wilma Walker and Gregg Morgan

Professional Achievements

Professional Skaters Association Continuing Education Requirements Category A
Appeared in CBS "Super Skaters" television special
Soloist in "Ice Follies" and "Holiday on Ice"
Director of various local skating programs
Director and choreographer of several ASC Skating Shows
Director of ASC Summer Camps
Instructor of various ASC Artistry classes
PSA Senior Rated Freestyle skating instructor
PSA Senior Sports Science and Medicine Accredited
Attended 12 PSA Nationwide Educational Seminars since 1994

Coaching Experience

Coached students from beginner through USFS and CFSA Gold Medals in Freestyle, MIF and Figures
Coached and choreographed Regional, Sectional, National and Junior National Competitors as well as Empire State Games Champions
10 years of Jazz and Ballet training
Works in conjunction with ballet and artistic coaches, strength and conditioning trainers, sports psychologists, certified Pilates instructors, music editing engineers, costume designers, and visual analysis specialists to create a skater with the "overall package"

Personal Message

"My love for skating and my passion for coaching continues to motivate my desire to fulfill each and every skater's individual goals and dreams. Skating should be a positive and fun experience that will help develop skills such as discipline and confidence which can be applied to all areas of a skater's life."

ASC References:

Missy Cane (716) 903-0543
Kathy Hughes (716) 632-9565