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