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Burnsville, MN

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BMVFSC Professional Coaching Staff


The Burnsville-Minnesota Valley Figure Skating Club coaches serve as a mentors, guides, and technical experts for aspiring skaters through invaluable instruction on technique, performance, and mental preparation. They play a crucial role in developing skaters' skills, fostering discipline, and instilling confidence, while sharing their love for figure skating. 

Below are each of our coaches overview of experience, areas of specialization, professional experience and achievements. You may reach out to coaches individually or you can send an email to bmvfsclub@gmail.com for further assistance. 

Coach Molly

Molly Burmeister

Personal Achievements

  • USFS Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Moves in the Field
  • ISI Freestyle 8
  • Regional Competitor

Professional Background

  • Coaching since 2015
  • Member of PSA, US Figure Skating, and ISI
  • ISI Bronze Level Judge
  • Figure Skating Professional for New Ulm Figure Skating Club 2016 – 2021
  • Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Teaches all levels of freestyle, field moves, choreography, and group instruction

Contact Molly Burmeister

Coach Karri

Karri Nachtigal

Personal Achievements

  • USFS Novice Freeskate & 4th figures
Professional Background
  • PSA Rating: Registered Free Skating, Registered MIF
  • Coaching since 1995
  • District 196 Icettes figure skating team head coach
  • Member of PSA, US Figure Skating, and ISI
  • ISI Gold Level Judge
  • Figure Skating Professional for EICFSC and BMVFSC
  • Teaches all levels of freestyle, field moves, choreography, and group instruction
  • Teaches hockey skills to teams and individuals

Contact Karri Nachtigal

Coach Davina

Davina Nelson

Personal Achievements

  • U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Figures/ Pre-Gold in Dance
  • Upper Great Lakes Competitor and finalist
  • Member of the North Starlettes precision team
  • Skated with BMVFSC since 1980

Professional Background

  • Coaching since 1987
  • Member of USFSA and PSA
  • Certified professional qualified to coach at all skating events
  • Coached skaters through senior test level
  • Director and Co-Director experience with Impressions on Ice
  • Coached all levels: beginner to senior level in freestyle, field moves along with choreography, on ice workouts and group instruction

Contact Davina Nelson

Coach Jenna

Jenna Tillman

Personal Achievements

  • USFS Gold Medalist in Freestyle, Moves and Dance
  • Four International Dances
  • Member and National competitor of Capital Ice Chips Intermediate Synchro Team, Bismarck, ND 2003-2011
  • Senior National Champion and Senior World
  • Bronze Medalist, Haydenettes Senior Synchronized Skating Team
  • Member of Team North Dakota Collegiate Synchronized Skating Team

Professional Background

  • Coaching since 2010
  • Member of USFSA and PSA
  • National Coach, Team North Dakota, asst. coach 2014-2016
  • Head Coach, Team Velocity, BMVFSC, Burnsville MN
  • University of North Dakota with a doctorate in physical therapy.

Contact Jenna Tillman

Coach Amy

Amy Williams

Personal Achievements

  • USFS Gold medalist in Freestyle & Moves in the Field
  • ISI Freestyle 8
  • Regional competitor
  • Member of Team Braemar synchronized skating team

Professional Background

  • Coaching since 2004
  • Member of PSA and US Figure Skating
  • Member of Learn to Skate USA
  • Former District 196 Icettes Figure Skating Team head coach
  • Local, state and regional competition coach
  • Teaches all levels of freestyle, field moves, choreography and group instruction

Contact Amy Williams