Michelle Leigh

- Specialties
•Dartfish Jump Analysis & Progression
•Program Adjustments & Progressions
•New Judging System Values/Levels/Program Components/Strategies
•Dynamic Warm Up
•Parent Sessions
•Athletic Management
•Mental Training
- Achievements
Coached Canadian Champion, World Champion, and Olympic Silver Medalist Elvis Stojko , two-time World Bronze Medalist Takeshi Honda (JPN) , six-time Canadian Champion Jennifer Robinson
Coached at 3 Olympic Games, 14 World Championships, 4 European Championships, over 30 Canadian Championships and over 60 international events
Michelle has worked with athletes, coaches and parents from more than 20 Countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Japan, Korea, Norway, Russia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Mexico and the United States
As an athlete, Michelle was 1977 Canadian Novice Bronze Medalist
Member of Canada Games Board of Directors
Skate Canada’s lead facilitator of National Coaching Apprentice Programs
Ontario Female Coach of the Year
Director of Competitive Skating at Skate Oakville
Consultant to Kitchener Waterloo Competitive Skating Program
“Michelle has the ability to keep things positive no matter what is going on around us. Her energy and attitude is what makes the difference when working with her and she keeps things in perspective. The positive energy she puts into the task is what is seen in the final product.” ELVIS STOJKO – 3 time World Champion, 2 time Olympic Silver Medalist