Stephanie Prior

Coaching Philosophy:

Coaching is one of my greatest privileges, and I believe every skater deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and enjoy their time on the ice. My philosophy is rooted in creating a positive, supportive, and motivating environment where skaters feel confident to challenge themselves while still having fun.

Skating and dance have shaped who I am today, teaching me discipline, perseverance, creativity, and resilience—skills that extend far beyond the rink. My goal is to share these lessons with my skaters so they not only achieve success in their sport, but also develop life skills they will carry with them into any path they choose.

I value individuality and adapt my coaching to each skater’s unique strengths, goals, and learning styles. Whether they are striving for competitive excellence or simply skating for enjoyment, I encourage them to push through obstacles, celebrate progress, and take pride in their personal journey. Ultimately, I believe the role of a coach is not only to build strong athletes but also to help shape confident, determined, and well-rounded people.

I trained as a competitive figure skater and dancer for over 15 years, achieving Gold and Senior levels in both disciplines.

 I have now graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology, and I am beginning my Pro-Year in Education at Laurentian University.

Professional/Personal Achievements:

• Certified Canskate Coach

• Certified Regional (Star/Figure Skating) Coach

• Star 1-5 Assessor Trained

• Certified CanPower Coach

• Achieved 3 Gold Disciplines (Skills, Artistic, Dance)

• Senior Competitive Dancer