Meet Coach Amy
Meet Coach Amy
Coach Amy graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BA in Elementary Education and a concentration in Visual and Performing Arts. She went on to obtain her Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Personal Training certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Amy holds a Master Rating in Group Instruction and Hockey 4 certification through the Professional Skaters Association. A Level 4 coach with USA Hockey, Amy is a Bronze level goalie coach as well. In addition, Amy is certified in both Speed and Figure skating with Special Olympics.
Figure Skating
Figure Skating
Amy grew up here in the Charlotte area and began figure skating at the age of 9. Over the years, she also enjoyed ice dancing, recreational competitions and shows. Amy went on to perform at Carowinds in the Snoopy Rocks ice show and continues to lace up in toe picks frequently.
Hockey
Hockey
Amy currently plays defense as the Captain of the Zombonis team at XIC and in the OTHA an additional night every week. She also spent a season playing with the Carolina Aces women's travel team and enjoys participating in local tournaments. Amy can also be found on the bench coaching teams in the Extreme Ice Metro league and high school hockey.
Strength & Conditioning
Strength & Conditioning
As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Amy has attended hockey specific clinics, served a season as the Strength Coach for the 18UAA Jr. Checkers 2nd place team at Nationals, and has traveled the country hosting combine testing events for US Figure Skating's S.T.A.R.S. program.