The Coaches of The Competitive Skating Centre of Strathroy
Scott Rachuk
NCCP level 3
20+ years of coaching experience
National level coach since 1995
International level coach since 1997
Completed Professional training on Vancouver Island, BC
Accomplishments
Senior National Team member 1984-1986 (Singles skater)
Opened Rachuk Sport Technologies in 1998 - Sporting equipment service store
Opened CSCS (Competitive Training Centre of Strathroy) in 2002 – A competitive figure skating training centre for singles and pairs that has produced Junior National Champions as well as other National Medallists, National Team Members and International Competitors.
Coached 2 National Junior Women Champions
Coached 4 other National Medallists
Coached numerous National and International competitors
Areas of Specialty
Singles and Pairs
Affiliations
Resource memer of Skate Canada Long Term Athlete Development Model (“Learn to Compete” Phase)
2007/08 Member of Skate Canada Advisory Coaching Committee
207/08 Chair of the Skate Canada Competitive Coaching Sub-committee
Awards
2003 Skate Canada Western Ontario Competitive Coach of the Year
2005 Skate Canada Western Ontario Competitive Coach of the Year
About Me and My Philosophy
I have coached in Manning, AB, Watford, ON (Watford Skating Club), Lucan, ON (Lucan Skating Club), Cambridge, ON (Champions Training Centre) , London, ON (Forest City Skating Club)
I am happily married with 2 beautiful daughters and have lived in the same community since 1993. My pastimes, other than skating, include biking , golf, hockey and most other sports. I am also active with local musicals and have participated as a vocalist on more than one occasion (even in our yearly Ice Show).
Skating is a fun yet difficult sport. My belief is that every skater that enters the arena wants to be the best athlete they can be. It is up to me to provide each one with the tools required to reach their potential both on and off the ice. Not every skater will become a champion on the ice but they can all be champions within society.
Local Charities
Active support to the Strathroy Food Bank
M.S. Society of Canada
The Canadian Cancer Society
Alison Purkiss
NCCP Level 3
National level coach since 2005
International level coach since 2006
9 years coaching experience
Honours Graduate of the University of Toronto
Certified Ashtanga Yoga Instructor
My Accomplishments
Former Senior National Team Member (Pairs)
4 time Canadian Fours Champion
Former Competitor both Nationally and Internationally in both singles and pairs
Choreographed programs for over 20 National Medallists
Coached National Medallists
Areas of Specialty
Pairs and Singles
Choreography
Yoga
About Me and My Philosophy
I have been coaching and choreographing with CSCS since 2002. I began skating at the age of 4 years at the Brant Skating Club and was coached by Joan Sherman. I then went on to skate pairs at the age of 10 at the Preston Skating Club and was coached by Linda Purdy and Kerry Leitch. I competed in Senior Pair for 7 years with Scott MacDonald before deciding to coach. I enjoy Marathon Running, Yoga , and many other sports. I have also worked as a freelance researcher and production assistant with ABC sports/ CTV/TSN and CBC for International skating events since 2000.
Local Charities
Relay for Life 2008-The Canadian Cancer Society
Competitive Skating Centre of Strathroy 2008, All rights reserved.