The Mt. Pleasant Figure Skating Club has many qualified and caring coaches on staff who will guide skaters as they make the transition from group lessons within the Learn to Skate USA program to private lessons as part of our Junior Club and MPFSC Programs.

Private lessons offer individualized instruction and skill development allowing for skaters to progress at their own rate. Skaters can also explore other avenues of figure skating including freestyle skating with programs to music and competition.

Coaches offering private lessons are independent contractors setting their own rate, payment plans and schedules.  To inquire on the availability of lessons, please use the contact information listed below to reach out to the coach of your choice.

Please note that skaters taking part in private lessons must also be active members of Junior Club or MPFSC and pay for membership and ice time in addition to coaching fees.  For more information please visit the following links:

 

Miranda Bender
Email: [email protected]
Phone:989-506-7214
Skating Experience:  20+ years of skating experience; 2 years of Theater, 8 years of coaching, 4 years as Learn to Skate Director and 1 year of experience on the Ferris State University’s Intercollegiate Team.
Qualifications: Pre-Juvenile Moves in the Field/Preliminary Freestyle
Disciplines Taught  Junior Club, Moves in the Field, Freestyle through single jumps.
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots may be available — please contact for more details.

 

Kim Bishop
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 989-506-1698
Skating Experience: 28 + years coaching experience
Qualifications: Gold Dance, Junior Moves in the Field, Intermediate FS, Learn to Skate Instructor/Director & Show Director for multiple clubs. Past Regional Competitor. Highest test level passed by students: Senior MIF, Int. Freestyle, and Gold Dance.
Disciplines Taught: Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Dance, Pairs, Hockey, Power Skating,  Adult, and Synchronized Skating and Instructor for College Team levels.
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots may be available — please contact for more details.

Shannon Croad

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (616)502-3838 (tel:(616)502-3838)

Skating Experience: 13 years of skating experience, 3 years coaching.

Qualifications: Adult Pre-Bronze Moves in the Field, Adult Bronze Moves in the Field, Adult Silver Moves in the Field, Pre-Bronze Freestyle, and Bronze Freestyle. I am currently working on Adult Gold Moves in the Field and Silver Freestyle.

Disciplines Taught: Learn to Skate USA, Junior Club

About Me: I am currently going into my fourth year of graduate school pursuing my doctorate in Neuroscience and am co-owner of Ignite Donuts here in town. My husband and I own two cats named Jerry and Joey. Other fun activities I love to do in my down time are run, read, consuming coffee, spend time with loved ones, and travel. 

Lesson Availability: Please contact directly.

 

 

 

Melanie Black
Head Coach & Director, Journey Into Imagination Theater Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (989)423-5877
Skating Experience: Melanie is an active adult competitive freestyle skater and has coached since 2001. She is a twelve time National Champion at Adult Nationals and National Showcase as well as a three-time gold test medalist. Melanie coaches all levels, ages and abilities. She has coached Theater on Ice teams as well as finalists and champions at Adult nationals and Showcase Nationals.
Qualifications:  Melanie holds a Professional Skaters Association Registered Free Skate rating, Registered Group rating and a Senior Moves in the Field rating. She also has PSA certification in power skating for hockey, Hockey 1 and 2. Melanie has received a silver lifetime competitor award from USFS for attending 16 Adult National competitions and a PSA/USFS Get up Award. She holds a degree in broadcasting/marketing/music history and is an ACE certified personal trainer.
Disciplines Taught: private and group lessons in basic skills, theater, stroking, freestyle, moves in the field, choreography, hockey, and power skating.
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots may be available — please contact for more details.

 

 

Madison Morey

Learn to Skate Head of Instruction, Middle of the Mitt High School Figure Skating Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (989) 513-8744

About: I am currently in my 3rd year of undergraduate school at Central Michigan University! I am getting a degree in Teaching Elementary Education (Grades PK-3). I work at PEAK all year and coach figure skating in Mount Pleasant and Big Rapids. Some things I like to do outside of coaching are going on walks, reading, going on adventures, and spending time with friends.
Skating Experience: 18 years of skating experience, 7 years of coaching experience.
Qualifications: I have worked with skaters of all ages and many different abilities, from Snowplow Sam to Bronze skating skills. I have completed Gold (Senior) skating skills, Pre-Silver (Intermediate) singles freestyle, and Gold solo pattern dance.
Disciplines Taught: Learn to Skate USA, Junior Club, Singles, Moves in the Field, Dance
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots available — please contact for more details.

 

 

 

Maycen Morey

Middle of the Mitt High School Figure Skating Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (989) 264-4473
Skating Experience: 13 years of skating experience, 2 years of coaching experience.
Qualifications: Maycen has worked with skaters of many different ages and abilities. She has completed her Bronze (Juvenile) skating skills, Bronze (Juvenile) singles freestyle, and Pre-Silver solo pattern dance.
Disciplines Taught: Learn to Skate USA, Junior Club, Free Skate, Moves in the Field
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots available — please contact for more details.

 

 

 

Ginni Phillips 
Ice Director/Coach, Middle of the Mitt High School Figure Skating Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 989-560-3871
Skating Experience: 62 Years Skating / 40+ Years Coaching
Qualifications: 7th Figure in US and Canada; Gold Dance and Gold Free Dance in US and Canada; Intermediate Pair; National Junior Dance Competitor 1969 [placed 7th]; National Senior Dance Competitor 1970 [placed 9th]
Disciplines Taught: Moves in the Field, Freeskate, Dance
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots available — please contact for more details.

 

Jennifer Reinhardt

Learn to Skate Director/Coach
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 989-824-6020
Skating Experience: Jennifer has been coaching for 3 years after returning to the sport after 22 years. She is an active adult skater currently working on her moves and freestyle. Jennifer previously skated for MPFSC for 8 years and competed at the preliminary level.
Qualifications: Passed adult bronze moves, preliminary freestyle (when previously skated)
Disciplines Taught: Learn to Skate USA, Junior Club
Lesson Availability: Private Lesson slots may be available — please contact for more details.

Eric Lapporte

Skating Experience: Eric Lapporte was a speed skater for 14 years, finishing his career at the Utah Olympic oval training center.  At retirement he was ranked around 30th overall nationwide, and 6th overall for first half lap time.  Now living in Michigan he studies to become an engineer.

 

 

Angela Cross

Skating Experience: I started skating at age 8 with a hockey helmet and knee pads. Figure skating has always been a safe space for me and something that challenged me to reach a larger potential than I ever could have imagined. I started coaching in October of 2023 and love it dearly! Coaching has even provided an outlet for me to dust off my skates (literally) and get back on the ice as an individual!

 

Michaela Kroll

Skating Experience/About: I’m an alum of the MPFSC who grew up skating there with my best friends and eventually competing, coaching, and judging all the way through my college years at Central Michigan University. Then after a few years teaching high school in Madison, WI, my husband and I returned to the area and had our two kids. My oldest is starting LTS with us this fall!

 
Alexandra Beber
 
Phone: (260) 415-3856

Skating Experience/About: Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Alexandra has been figure skating for 18 years and coaching for 4. She is currently studying astrophysics at Central Michigan University, balancing her academic pursuits with her passion for coaching. Dedicated to inspiring and guiding young skaters, she finds joy in watching her students grow, both on the ice and in life. Through her love for the sport, she aims to make a positive impact on children’s development and encourage them to reach for their goals.

Lesson Availability: Lesson slots available, Mondays and Thursdays, please contact for more details

 

Owen Foust
 
Skating Experience/About: Coach Foust grew up in Central Michigan, where he developed a love for hockey, baseball, and football. He honed his hockey skills at the Rocky Mountain Hockey School and competed for the AA Hockey Club Midland Northstars. Throughout his youth career, he faced top-tier AAA teams from across the Midwest and made multiple appearances in the finals of the prestigious Silver Stick tournament. In high school, Coach Foust was a standout three-sport athlete, serving as captain for both the football and hockey teams while earning numerous conference honors. In the early stages of his coaching career, he has developed a strong passion for developing young athletes. He has served as an instructor at Central Michigan’s AHAMP clinic and actively supports various youth charities throughout West Michigan. Coach Foust works as a private lesson instructor, developing skills and training habits.
• RMHS Lead Instructor
• USA Hockey Coach
• Private Lesson Instructor

 

 

2025 – 26 Learn To Skate USA Instructors:

Coaches: Alexandra Beber, Shannon Croad,  Angela Cross, Owen Foust, Michaela Kroll, Eric Lapporte, Madison Morey, Maycen Morey, Jennifer Reinhardt

Volunteers: Delaney Ferguson, Ameera Kashmiri, Misha Proctor, Evelyn Reinhardt, Zena Petro

 

 

 

Are you a figure skater attending CMU or live in the local area? Are you interested in helping young skaters learn and develop their skills? Consider joining MPFSC as a Learn to Skate Coach!  

Contact [email protected] for more information.