Coaches
Jodi Figliomeni
Owner/Edge Specialist
Jodi has been a Skate Canada member for 40 years and a Certified NCCP Skate Canada Coach for 25 years. She is a triple gold former competitive figure skater who turned her passion for skating into a successful coaching career.
Jodi has coached all levels of figure skating from CanSkate, StarSkate, Adult to Competitive Figure Skaters. She started coaching hockey players in small groups and realized very quickly that this was a need for young players. Jodi focuses on the technical side of skating which deeply impacts one’s skating abilities. She creates a fun yet challenging experience that the players enjoy. She has tremendous experience coaching all ages and all levels of hockey players and has enjoyed seeing the confidence it brings to each player.
Jodi, who lives in Leaside, Ontario currently coaches hockey all year round and offers private lessons, group training, and team training in the Toronto and surrounding area.
To contact Jodi directly please email jodi@jfpowerelite.com.
Karen Bates
Edge Specialist
Karen has been involved in the sport of figure skating from a young age through to present day. Initially, as a skater herself, she achieved gold status under Skate Canada test standards and was a seasoned competitor for many years.
Karen went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Toronto and has a keen interest in mental training and sports psychology. For over 20 years, she has been a professional coach both in Canada and the US, has achieved NCCP National Coach certification status with Skate Canada, and has a strong understanding of the Canadian Sport system. Karen coaches all levels of figure skating including Canskate, Starskate, Adult, and Competitive. Through her technical expertise in skating skills and skill acquisition, Karen also works with hockey players, at all levels, to assist them along their development continuum. Her “make it count” attitude combined with effective, progressive drills allow the players to gain advanced skating skills and confidence that transfer easily into gameplay situations.
Karen is currently available for team, small group, and private coaching throughout the GTA, with emphasis on York and Durham Regions.
To contact Karen directly please email karen@jfpowerelite.com.
Amber Scott
Edge Specialist
Amber has been a Skate Canada member for over 18 years and a certified NCCP Regional coach. She has won many National titles in synchronized skating and competed in Sr. Worlds for Team Australia.
Amber coaches all levels of skating but enjoys focusing on the grassroots. As a Canskate Coordinator and Synchronized Skating Coach, she loves to watch her skaters build up their self-esteem and passion for the sport. This is accomplished by teaching excellent fundamental skills. Once these are established the finer techniques can be added.
Her methods are based on long-term development aiming to provide physical, social, emotional, and mental development while having fun!
Amber, who lives in Toronto, is available for private and group lessons throughout the GTA.
To contact Amber directly please email amber@jfpowerelite.com.
Our Mission
Our goal is to always create a positive and professional environment for the players while challenging them to their full potential.
We focus on developing skating skills that will impact the skater's balance, control, agility, and power, using a multitude of drills that are technique-oriented to the level of the player.
We provide the proper tools and techniques to not only improve each player’s skating ability but to give them complete confidence to succeed.
