Interview with Senior Skating Coach Dianna-lynne Webster Wells - Sertich Ice Center, CSI

Dianna-lynne Webster Wells
One of the senior Coaches at Sertich Ice Center - and also the wonderful person who put together Nutcracker on Ice which was a successful and artful spectacle that everyone should really consider seeing this year! Dianna-lynne is coaching as well as competing at CSI. She has been a coach for the past 8 years and started skating in 1988. She skated for 4 years then came back to skating as an adult in 2002. She has passed 4th level figures, senior freestyle, senior MIF, and 2 of the gold level dances. She is also a PSA Certified MIF and Certified in Certain Freestyle Ratings. She currently competes at Championship Masters Senior Level and is Certified to coach at PSA Level 3.

Which events are you competing in at CSI?
-Championship Freeskate
-Masters Artistic
-Adult Duet
-Theatre on Ice, Novice team
-Rocker Foxtrot

Which events are you coaching?
-Basic Skills to Adult Ladies

Do you have a favorite coach or teacher?
-not really. Everyone that is patient enough to work with me is a favorite.

What is your most difficult move (describe it)?
-Double Toe Loop and getting a Spread Eagle

What is your favorite move (describe it)?
-Ina Bauer, Double Loop, Flying Camel Lay-over/Illusions

Do you have a skating level you prefer to coach?
-Novice to Senior, and all levels of adults.

We all know that first place is a worthy goal, but what is your personal goal for CSI? What about skating in general?
-To perform to the best of my ability at the time of the event; I would like to know if I am back from Surgery. Skating in General is to obtain all tests possible, obtain Adult Nat'l titles, and perform in skating shows. As coach, my goal for my skaters during CSI is for them to skate up to their potential. My general goal as a coach is to obtain Master Ratings in Freestyle, MIF, Choreography, and group.

What would you like to say to all the coaches and competitors coming to this year's competition?
-Relax, enjoy the mountains, in order to learn how to improve even more on your next skate.

If you could say anything to spectators wishing to attend, what would it be?
-Enjoy free admission, bring a blanket, and get ready to see real skating.

Break a leg Dianna-lynne and we will see you in September!