Coaches
All of our programs are taught by Certified Skate Canada Coaches, with assistance from many amazing volunteers.
All Skate Canada coaches are required to be certified in the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), continue to update themselves, have a valid First Aid certificate and have a current police check.
Trudy Field
Head Coach
Trudy Field continues to be the Head Coach of the Tri-Edge Skating Club, coordinating our group of coaches and volunteer Program Assistants at all three of the Tri-Edge Skating Club's locations. Trudy may be reached at trudyfield@gmail.com to discuss your particular skater's needs.
Trudy is a Certified Regional and Provincial Coach with Skate Canada. She has been coaching for more than 25 years. She has personally passed her Gold Skills, Gold Dances, and Junior Silver Free Skate. She has helped skaters accomplish their Gold Dances and Gold Skills.
Trudy's Coaching Philosophy:
I live for those ‘aha’ moments when a skater realizes that they have mastered a new skill or have understood a new concept. I really enjoy figuring out how a skater learns and how to help them progress. I realize that all skaters learn in different ways. Skating is not just about learning skating skills as it helps a person learn self-discipline and discover how learning works individually.
Talia Field
CoachTalia Field mainly coaches in Wellesley, and sometimes in the other locations when needed. Outside of skating, she is a student at Fanshawe College study Autism and Behavioural Science
Talia is a CanSkate Coach with Skate Canada. She has been skating since she was 2, and has been a volunteer Program Assistant in many clubs for 14 years. She been a official coach for 4 years. She has personally passed her Sr. Bronze Skills, Sr. Bronze Dances, and Star 2 Free Skate.
Talia's Coaching Philosophy:
- I aim to build an inclusive welcoming environment, where every child feels heard, proud, and welcome. Everyone learns differently and at their own pace, and that's okay. I struggled myself in learning, and want to help every child feel it's okay to struggle and be proud of the process of learning and mastering skills.
Maria Melnyk
Coach
Coming soon
Board members of the club can be reached at triedgeskatingclub@gmail.com
President - Kim Cook Treasurer - Jen Londry Secretary - Dana Broda Director of Coaching - Trudy Field Social Media Manager - Talia Field