Heather Medenwald
Learn to Skate USA Director and Private Lesson Coach
I have been skating since I was 5, which basically means I grew up in skates. From Jumps to spins and the occasional epic wipeout, I fell in love with everything skating has to offer—and never looked back. With over 14 years of coaching experience, I have worked with skaters of all ages, from wobbly first-timers to fierce competitors ready to slay at competitions. I believe skating should be equal parts of hard work and fun. My greatest coaching experience was a year spent living abroad coaching skaters of all levels in Osby, Sweden! Tests Passed – Gold Skating Skills, Silver Singles, Broze Ice Dance Tests Plus Fourteen step and Foxtrot
Learn to Skate Group Lessons
Private lessons coach – Learn to Skate and Advanced through Gold
Currently taking new private lesson students: Yes
Miah Schmidt
Skating Skills and Dance Coach
Hi! My name is Miah Schmidt. I have loved skating since the moment I stepped on the ice at the age of 5. I am currently a 3rd year college student at NDSU campus. I started coaching as a sophomore in high school in the 2020-2021 season. I have coached all ranges of levels from LTS to high advanced. I am a triple gold medalist which includes moves in the field, ice dance, and solo free dance. I have passed four international dances on top of the gold dances, which will be the main thing I coach but I can coach pretty much anything. I still skate for myself as I have passed Intermediate Freeskate and am working on Novice. I have always loved working with kids and helping them achieve their goals, it’s always great to see how much they improve!
Private lessons coach – Advanced Skating Skills and Ice Dance
Currently taking new private lesson students: Yes
Sophie Peterson
Junior Coach
My name is Sophie Peterson and I have been skating at Southern Valley for fourteen years. I started skating when I was two and I have had a passion for it ever since I first stepped foot on the ice. I am currently working to pass my Pre-Sliver Singles test and my Pre-Gold Moves in the Field Test. I enjoy coming to skating to improve personally but, I also enjoy coming to skating to see others. To see others improve and to build positive relationships with everyone around me. Outside of skating I enjoy playing volleyball and I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.
Learn to Skate Group Lessons
Private lessons coach – Learn to Skate and Advanced Skating Skills
Currently taking new private lesson students: Yes