Susan Hamel-Bottari

About

Personal Profile:

Formal Education:
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Sports Psychology Undergraduate Program
Mount Ida College, Newton MA
Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising / Design

Coaching Philosophy:
My goal as a coach is to spread my love and
enthusiasm for the sport and art of figure skating. I believe in teaching very strong
basics while developing well-rounded athletes who understand the importance of
sportsmanship. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and passion for the sport by guiding
athletes through their journeys and watching them grow.

Experience

Coaching Since:
1998

PSA Ratings:
Master Group Instructor Rating
Registered Free Skating Rating
Registered Moves in the Field Rating

PSA Rankings:

Students’ Competitive Achievements:
Junior National Competitor,
New England Regional Competitors
State Games of America
Skaters have been accepted onto:
Hayden Synchronized Skating Teams
Skyliners’ Synchronized Skating Teams
Team Excel Synchronized Skating Teams

Last 4 Years – Students’ Competitive Achievements:

Disciplines:
Free Skating, Moves in the Field, Pairs, Choreography, Stroking & Power, Free Dance Elements

Competitive Background:
2000-2001 U.S. Adult National Championship – Ladies Master Junior Championship Gold Medalist
2000-2001 U.S. Adult National Championship – Master Pairs Championship Bronze Medalists
2000-2001 U.S. Eastern Sectional Skating Championship – Adult Master Ladies Pewter Medalist
1999-2000 U.S. Adult National Championship – Ladies Master Junior Championship Bronze Medalist
1999-2000 U.S. Easter Sectional Skating Championship – Adult Master Competitor
1999-2000 New England Regional Skating Championship – Adult Master Silver Medalist
1998-1999 U.S. Eastern Sectional Skating Championship – Adult Master Ladies Pewter Medalist
1998-1999 New England Regional Skating Championship – Adult Master Gold Medalist
1998-1999 U.S. Adult National Championship – Ladies Master Junior Championship Bronze Medalist
1998-1999 U.S. Adult National Championship – Master Pairs Championship 5th place competitors
1997-1998 U.S. Eastern Sectional Skating Championship – Adult Master Ladies Pewter Medalist
1997-1998 New England Regional Skating Championship – Adult Master Gold Medalist

Show History:
Ballet Skater for Holiday On Ice, International Arena Production, Holland

Awards

Volunteer Experience:
ISU Junior Grand Prix in Milan, Italy
2005 ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Torino, Italy
2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy

Coaching Awards, Accomplishments & Seminars:
Tenley Albright Award for Outstanding Attitude/Encouraging Others

Skating Awards, & Accomplishments:
The Skating Club of Boston’s Mary Louise Wright Award, Tenley Albright Award, and Spirit Of Tenley Albright Award

Affiliation with U.S. Figure Skating, PSA, ISU:
Member, U.S. Figure Skating
Member, PSA
Member, ISI

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