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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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Alyssa Wilgenbusch

Personal Achievements

USFS Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field & Solo Free Dance, Silver Solo Pattern Ice Dance, Intermediate Freestyle
3x US Figure Skating Synchronized Skating National Champion at Junior Level
Minnesota State Medalist and Upper Great Lakes Competition in Freestyle
Synchronized Skating Competitive Experience:
- Team Velocity (7 years)
- Braemar Panache Novice (1 year)
- Northernettes Junior (3 years)
- Notre Dame Collegiate (4 years)
- Leather and Laces Open Adult (2024 - present)

Professional Background

Coaching Team Velocity since 2024
Coaching Learn to Skate since 2018
Member of USFS, Learn to Skate USA, and USFS Coach I.C.E.
Qualified to coach at qualifying and non-qualifying competitions

Abby Collins

Personal Achievements

USFS Gold medalist in Moves in the Field, Novice Freestyle, Pre-Silver Pattern Dance
State Medalist and Regional Competitor

Professional Background

7 years synchronized skating experience (Team Velocity and Icettes)
Learn to Skate USA Instructor and private lesson coach

Marina Nelson

Personal Achievements

6x USFS Gold Medalist in Singles, Skating Skills, Solo Free Dance, Solo Pattern Dance, Partnered Free Dance, Partnered Pattern Dance, and passed 7 International Partnered Dances
Excel Nationals competitor and 2x Synchronized Skating National Medalist at Collegiate level

Professional Background

Learn to Skate USA instructor, private lesson coach, and choreographer