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*Figure Skating*
Coach Information
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 Kristin Gilbert Adams
Kristin has been coaching skaters of all levels for 27 years. She is a Senior rated professional in Figures and Freestyle through the Professional Skaters Association and has been a member for 25 years. Ms. Adams was a Sectional Champion and two-time National competitor in her competing days, and has coached National, Sectional, and Regional competitors. With a degree in Theater and English from Tufts University and an extensive background in dance, Ms. Adams considers choreography one of her strong points. She has coached in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Maryland, and is new to the south with having coached here for three years. She resides with her husband, who is a professor at Kennesaw State University, and her two sons.
Kristin is available for lessons Monday through Saturday.
Contact Information:
Phone: (404) 625-8593
 Brittney Bottoms
Brittney’s experience with figure skating has spanned more than 20 years. She has and continues to be involved in the sport from the grassroots to elite level. She is the current Chair of the US Figure Skating Athlete Development Committee and serves as a Team Leader to elite international events for the US Team. Brittney has coached for 8 years and, during that time, she has coached all ages and abilities; she was also chosen by the Atlanta Figure Skating Club as their 2007 Coach of the Year.
Brittney was coached for 11 years by Dale Wright, a very well respected national and international level coach and, during that time, Brittney represented the Atlanta Figure Skating Club at 9 US Figure Skating National Championships where she was a 2-time Bronze medalist and 7-time top-ten finisher. She was also a 4-time Sectional Champion, and a 6-time Regional Medalist. Brittney was also a member of the US Figure Skating International Team; she represented the United States in 12 International competitions, including the World Junior Championships where she ranked 4th in the world.
Brittney is a Certified Rated Freestyle and Field Move instructor through the Professional Skaters’ Association and a Sectional-level certified Technical Specialist for US Figure Skating.
Brittney also earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Science from Kennesaw State University and is a trained strength and conditioning coach. She resides in Marietta, GA with her husband, David, and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Annabelle.
 Melia Callahan
Biography will be posted asap.
 Stephanie Klar
Biography will be posted asap.
Debbie Prachar
Debbie brings over 21 years of professional teaching experience. She has worked with recreational and competitive students of all ages and abilities ranging from beginner to International and Olympic levels of competition. During her 11 years of competitive skating, Debbie was a three-time National competitor in North America and a member of the USA International skating team. In 2005, Debbie was chosen by the Atlanta Figure Skating Club as their Coach of the Year. Debbie currently resides with her husband and daughter in Marietta, Georgia.
Debbie is available from Monday – Saturday for private lessons.
Contact Information:
debbie.prachar@comcast.net
Cell Phone: (678) 491-3931
Home Phone: (770) 509-8532
 Chrissy Imperiale Spratlin
Chrissy began skating at the age of 4 in Atlanta, Georgia. She had a competitive run lasting 14 years (Preliminary-Senior level). She has earned medals at many USFSA competitions, including South Atlantic Regional competitions and qualifying for Eastern Sectionals. Specialties include: Choreography, Freestyle, and Field Moves. Test Levels are Gold Freestyle, 7th Figure Test, and Bronze Dances. Chrissy is a PSA and USFS certified professional and is currently continuing education with the Professional Skaters Association. With 4 collective years of coaching experience and many years as a volunteer for the Special Olympics, she upholds high standards of figure skating instruction and loves her profession. Other: Chrissy also has a BA in English and Journalism from Georgia State University and has 10 years of extensive dance training. She was also a professional singer/songwriter in Los Angeles, California for 5 years. Chrissy lives with her husband Brian, their new son Jacob, and their dog Bella.
Contact Information: chrissyimperiale@yahoo.com
Cell Phone: (678) 656-7902
 Randy Trabing
Randy Trabing began skating at the age of 2 and has been involved in figure skating for 42 years. She comes from a coaching family; her mother, sister, and daughter all coach. Randy skated competitively at age 8 and continued through novice. She has been coaching all ages and levels for 24 years. Her strong points include jumps, spins, choreography, and moves in the field. Randy has had students in Texas as well as Georgia. She resides in Acworth Georgia with her husband James and 3 dogs. Randy is a member of Professional Skaters Association, United States Figure Skating, and the Ice Skating Institute. Randy is available for private lessons Monday-Saturday.
Contact Information: jwtrabing@comcast.net
Phone: (678) 772-3609
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