Tessa Riccio

Personal Profile:
Tessa is a former international competitor, intercollegiate medalist and achieved gold medals in both Moves in the Field and Free Skating during her nearly fifteen-year competitive career. After obtaining a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University, Tessa returned to the ice as a coach. She works as a physical therapist primarily treating orthopedic injuries and vestibular dysfunction.
When not on the ice or treating patients, Tessa maintains an active lifestyle through running, yoga, and long walks with her rescue dog, Whisky.
Formal Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Boston University
Massachusetts Licensed Physical Therapist
Coaching Philosophy:
I strive to instill a positive training environment to foster my student’s love for skating as they begin their competitive journey. I empower my skaters to find success and fulfillment on the ice as they develop into the person and skater they wish to be.
Coaching Since:
2017
PSA Ratings:
Basic Accreditation
PSA Rankings:
Students’ Competitive Achievements:
Basic skills competition medalists
Pre-preliminary through pre-juvenile competitors and medalists
Last 4 Years – Students’ Competitive Achievements:
Basic skills competition medalists
Pre-preliminary through pre-juvenile competitors and medalists
Disciplines:
Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Choreography
Competitive Background:
International Competitor
Intercollegiate National Medalist
Regional Finalist
Double Gold Medalist (Moves In The Field, Freestyle)
Show History:
Guest skater in local skating club annual shows, 2008-2012
Coaching Awards, Accomplishments & Seminars:
Skating Awards, & Accomplishments:
Affiliation with U.S. Figure Skating, PSA, ISU:
Member, U.S. Figure Skating
Member, PSA
Phone: (617) 480-4340
Email: tessariccio25@gmail.com