Hi! My name is Kayla Hammond; I have always had a deep passion for coaching and working with students. I have been coaching with Southern Valley Skating Club since 2006. I am currently the Operations Director for Southern Valley and coach private and group lessons of all levels.  I love seeing the different potential in every skater and helping them see it in themselves. I like to push my students to reach their own personal goals all while having fun!

Learn to Skate Group Lessons

Private lessons coach – Learn to Skate and Advanced through Gold

Currently taking new private lesson students: Yes

As one of the first members of Southern Valley Figure Skating Club, I have been active in skating for 40+ years in some capacity or another. I represented SVFSC for most of my competitive skating career and started my coaching career in the first apprenticeship program offered by SVFSC. This taught me the fundamentals of teaching that helped coach, guide and build a successful skating school in Brookings, SD, Huron, SD and Watertown, SD. I’ve also judged Leap N’ Compete competitions for SVFSC for several years. Skating, in all forms, is a rite of passage for so many people in the area and I am happy to be a small part of keeping the tradition alive by offering lessons to those who want to learn.

Learn to Skate Group Lessons

Private lessons coach – Learn to Skate and Advanced through Bronze

Currently taking new private lesson students: Yes

Hi! My name is Autumn. I have been skating for 15 years and coaching group lessons for 6 years. I just finished cosmetology school at TSPA last year and work at Men’s Hair Co. in Fargo, ND. I have 2 younger sisters that are also skaters with SVFSC.

Learn to Skate Group Lessons

My name is Sienna Oliphant and I am a junior coach. This will be my second year coaching at SVFSC. 

Learn to Skate Group Lessons

Private Lessons Coach-Learn to Skate through Basic 6

Currently taking new private lesson students: Yes

I have been skating with Southern Valley Figure Skating Club since I was five years old, and skating has been a big part of my life ever since. I especially enjoy Free Skate and Showcase events and have had the opportunity to compete at Nationals for the past two years in multiple Showcase categories.

For the past year, I have been coaching group lessons as a Coach in Training. I really enjoy working with younger skaters and helping them learn new skills, build confidence, and have fun on the ice.

I am excited to continue coaching as a Junior Coach and to begin offering private lessons. I look forward to encouraging young skaters, helping them reach their goals, and sharing my love of skating with them. I hope I can help my skaters learn to love the sport as much as I do!

Learn to Skate Group Lessons

Private Lessons – Learn to Skate and Advanced Showcase

Taking New Students: Yes

Hi, my name is Katrina Benedict I am 16 years old and attend Wahpeton High School as a sophomore. I have been skating for 14 years, and this is my first-year coaching. My favorite part about skating is teaching me work ethic and meeting new people. I have two older sisters who also coach with SVFSC. I enjoy coaching and making kids smile. In my free time I enjoy playing volleyball and hanging out with friends and family. 

Learn to Skate Group Lessons