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Meet the Road to Gold Team
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Our staff is passionate about helping skaters develop their talents and options to aid them in embracing their own special qualities and goals
Coach
Mirai Nagasu
2008 US National Champion
7 Time US National Medalist
2010 Olympian
2018 Olympic Medalist
First U.S. Woman to land a triple axel at the Olympic Games
Coach
Charlie White
2014 Olympic Champion
2014 Olympic Team Event Bronze Medalist
2010 Olympic Silver Medalist
Two-time World Champion
6 Time National Champion
Coach
Max Aaron
2013 US National Champion
2015 Skate America Champion
3 Time International Classic Champion
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Coach
Eddie Shipstad
PSA Master Rated Professional
PSA Level V Ranking
National, International and World
Jump Specialist
Owner of Shipstad Entertainment
Coach
James Hernandez
2024 World Team Member
Current British National SIlver Medalist
3 time British National Jr Champion
Two-time Jr World Competitor
First British Team to qualify for the
Jr Grand Prix Final with partner Phebe Bekker
Coach
Jeremy Abbott
4 Time US National Champion
2 Time Olympian
2014 Olympic Team Event Bronze Medalist
2008 Grand Prix Final Champion
Coach
Drew Meekins
2006 World Jr Pair Champion
National and International Coach and Choreographer
Coach
Chris Knierim
Olympic Team Event Bronze Medalist
3 time National Pairs Champion
Coach
Alexa Knierim
Olympic Team Event Bronze Medalist
World Champion
5 time National Champion
Coach
Jason Dilworth
PSA Mater Rated Professional
Team USA High Performance National Develop Camp Faculty Member
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Athlete Performance Specialist
Peter Zapalo
Exercise Physiologist Specializing in Athlete High Performance
Owner of SkateScience.com
National Coordinator
Amy Fankhauser
Founder and Owner of Road to Gold Training Camp
Owner of Ice Sports Consulting LLC
Founder of Road to Gold Gives Back
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