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Patricia "Patti" Shears

Coaching Status
Associate Coach
Contact Information
  • Phone: 330.726.1943 (Home)
  • Phone: 330.402.1205 (Cell)
Involvement with Skating & Qualifications
  • 20+ years
  • 16 years coaching:
  • Kent State University Learn to Skate Instructor; I also teach Basic Skills, Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Dance, and Synchronized Skating
  • Available for private lessons.
  • Passed Pre Bronze Dances, Adult Bronze Moves, Adult Pre Bronze Free Skating, Pre Preliminary Moves in the Field/Free Skating, ISI FS 4.
  • Former BGSU Falconette Synchronized Skater.
  • Attend yearly conferences.
Professional Skaters Association (PSA) Ratings — Coaching Level Accreditation & Certification
  • USFS Basic Skills through Juvenile
  • ISI Gold Judge
  • PSA Member—Rated and currently doing an apprenticeship with Master rated free skating coach to attain Registered Rating
  • USFS Certified Coach and member
Coaching Philosophy
I am a teacher by choice & by calling. I love teaching others as well as learning more myself. I love seeing skaters progress and find success. I love dance, music, and creative projects.
Coaching Contract Rate
$11.00 per ¼ hour
Additional Comments for Skaters and Parents

I am a graduate of BGSU where I had my first real training in figure skating. Before college I had skated on a pond my whole life!

I have always had a passion for skating. I am a retired French teacher and high school counselor.