Katy Jo Certified Instructors
Matt Smolley
Calgary, Alberta
My name is Matt Smolley and hockey has been a part of my life since I can remember. I played hockey for 20 years, including Junior and AAA levels, and then began coaching. I have experience coaching in various capacities, ranging from Timbits to U18AAA levels. I am currently a shooting and skills coach, as well as a certified KJPS Power Skating Coach. My goal as a coach is to not only make the players I coach better at hockey, but to develop a love for the game as it has so much to offer. I also have a lengthy background in fitness and off-ice training from my time as a personal trainer, as well as an owner operator of 6 fitness locations. This lends itself well to adding an on-ice and off-ice component to my coaching style. My goal would be to coach at a Pro level one day.
For More Information on Ice Time with Matt | [email protected] or https://www.instagram.com/smolleyhockey/
Emily Reynolds
Des Moines, Iowa
I was born and raised in the mid-west. I began my competitive skating career at age 7. I have been coaching skating for 15+ years now, focusing on edge work and power skating. I am in good standing with USA Hockey and a certified Katy Jo Power Skating instructor. I work with players ranging from mites to professional level. I have extensive knowledge in edge work, alignment, proper skating mechanics, and help build players' body awareness.
For More Information on Ice Time with Emily | [email protected], or https://www.instagram.com/i.am.emilyj/
Rory Gautsche
Denver, Colorado
Rory has been coaching since 2004, she is a member in good standing with the United States Figure Skating Association, Professional Skaters Association, and USA Hockey. Rory's personal accolades consist of competing in figure skating at the Regional Level in Freestyle and Figures along with competing Nationally in Synchronized Skating. Rory is certified under Katy Jo Power Skating where she as assisted Katy Jo on the ice for the Colorado Thunderbirds AAA program, KJPS camps, and private lessons. Rory currently holds lessons out of South Suburban Sports Complex and Family Sports Center.
For More Information on Ice Time with Rory | [email protected]
RJ Burns
Newburgh, New York
RJ grew up in Pearl River, NY. His passion for skating began with skating on his grandfathers pool, then later buzzing around local rinks. RJ moved to play AAA & Jr hockey, then playing D1 & D3 NCAA hockey with a short pro career in Sweden. After spending some time in tech sales, RJ started coaching with Topline Hockey in 2019. Skating has always been the strongest part of his game and the part he has found most intriguing and challenging. This is reflected in his coaching style and playing style. RJ coaches with the philosophy that skating not something players should dread, but rather one of the most parts of their game and a skill they should try to master. He believes that if a player understands the fundamentals of drills they are more open to being coached and increases their eagerness to learn.
For More Information on Ice Time with RJ | [email protected] or https://www.instagram.com/rj.burns15/
Marisa Radow
Denver, Colorado
Marisa grew up in Centennial, Colorado and started skating at two years old. She is currently a Kinesiology and Sport Studies student at the University of Denver and is working towards her Master’s Degree in Sport Coaching. With a competitive figure skating background, Marisa is a U.S. Figure Skating triple gold medalist, national competitor, and former NCAA Division 1 varsity athlete. By combining her love of skating with her passion for learning, Marisa helps athletes of all levels develop and strengthen their skating skills from a technical standpoint, paying close attention to detail and mechanics. Marisa works alongside Katy Jo and has assisted her on the ice for many KJPS camps, clinics, retreats, team skates, and group lessons.
For More Information on Ice Time with Marisa | [email protected] or https://www.instagram.com/marisa.skates/
Heather Johnson
Eau Claire, WI
Heather first put on skates at the age of 4, after seeing the figure skaters in the second rink while her brother practiced hockey. Since then, the ice rink has been a staple in her everyday life. Heather competed in both individual and synchronized skating throughout her skating career. She has been coaching for 20 years and has developed a passion for teaching the basics no matter which ice sport the athlete is in. She is always striving for new ways to teach skaters how to enhance their potential on the ice. Heather has completed the KJPS Coaches Certification Course and is excited to extend this knowledge to up and coming athletes.
For More Information on Ice Time with Heather | [email protected]
Miles McCue
Monument, Colorado
Miles has had a passion for ice hockey ever since he started playing thirteen years ago. He grew up in Plano, Texas and moved to Colorado when he was 15 years old to pursue playing AAA. Miles spent the most recent season playing junior hockey for the Utah Outliers. Miles' advisors, coaches, and mentors have noticed significant improvement in his skating ever since he started working with Katy Jo. The growth that Miles has made in his game just through his improved skating habits has inspired him to teach younger players the fundamentals and principles of skating that are now instilled in him. Miles is a certified Katy Jo Power Skating instructor and looks forward to spending his off-season coaching the amateur players who will follow in his foot steps to playing junior hockey and beyond someday!
For More Information on Ice Time with Miles | 972-345-2978 or https://www.instagram.com/m.mccue72/
Aidan Bender
Denver, Colorado
Aidan was born in Denver, Colorado where he played youth hockey for Hyland Hills Hockey Association and Rocky Mountain Roughriders. Most recently Aidan played Tier 1 hockey on the East Coast. Aidan has been a long time student of Katy Jo, as he's skated with her since he was a squirt player. Along with training power skating to further his own hockey career, Aidan also grew an interest in helping younger players develop their game through power skating and other skill development. Aidan has worked as an assist coach for Katy Jo for three years and has successfully completed the KJPS Coaches Certification Course. Aidan is a well-rounded in all aspects of power skating and has been able to apply things he's learned to his own game and to the next generation of youth talent.
For More Information on Ice Time with Aidan | 720-299-5349 or https://www.instagram.com/aidanbender03/
Stephanie Wang
Superior, Colorado
Stephanie grew up in Sugar Land, Texas and didn't discover hockey until she moved to Boston - but has been totally addicted since then! She played club hockey at MIT and fell in love with learning all about power skating technique to become a faster, more agile, and more confident skater. Stephanie has since turned that passion into helping other hockey players become better and more confident skaters as well. She has run hockey and skating clinics for adult hockey players and also enjoys teaching the basics and mechanics of skating to all ages and levels. Stephanie is currently training with Katy Jo West of Katy Jo Power Skating and is excited to continue helping hockey players grow their game through skating.
For More Information on Ice Time with Stephanie | [email protected] or https://www.instagram.com/skatingskillswithsteph/
Mari Heimbach
Red Bank, New Jersey
Bio Coming Soon!
For More Information on Ice Time with Mari | [email protected] or https://www.instagram.com/marikoheimbach/
Jenny Gruver-Kass
New York City, New York
Bio Coming Soon!
For More Information on Ice Time with Jenny | [email protected] or https://www.instagram.com/jenny_gruver_kass/
