Coaches

I am Coach Kate. I started my skating journey when I was little through my senior year of high school.

I have been coaching with WFSC for 26 years! It does not seem like that is possible, but I still enjoy instructing new skaters just learning the skills as well as the skaters I have coached for years. I coach all levels of skating offered at WFSC from Snowplow to Accelerated, as well as our specialty classes.

You can reach me at my email: katiegrulke@gmail.com

I am typically at the rink Saturday mornings, however during Ice Show season you will see me a lot more.

I am Coach Stephanie (Steph). I started my skating journey when I was 5 years old and finishing it when I graduated, 13 years later. 

I went to college and graduated from UW-Whitewater. I moved back home and started my professional journey, leading me to Walsworth in Ripon as a Project Coordinator.

I was approached to come back and coach in 2015, and haven’t turned back. Entering my 10th year at WFSC, I have had the opportunity to coach all levels offered from Snowplow up to Accelerated.

I am not currently accepting new skaters for private lessons, but am always happy to recommend a coach. 

You can reach me at my email: fletchersn09@gmail.com

I am always around the rink to help with any of your questions, do not hesitate to ask.

Hi, I am Hailey (Mischler) Bresser! I got married in September of 2022 to my husband Joe Bresser and we have a 9 year old dog named Timmy. We had our first baby in August and are very excited for our adventure as parents! 

I started skating when I was 4 years old and skated until I graduated high school, about 14 years. I skated on the Waupun Synchronized team for about 5 years and did a few solo competitions. This is going to be my 7th year coaching. I've taught a variety of classes including snowplow, basic, free skate, AOE, power and jumps and spins. I passed my adult bronze skating skills in the summer of 2024 and am working on testing for my adult silver skating skills. I love watching all the skaters progress throughout the year and how comfortable they become with their skating! 

Outside of skating I work at Central Wisconsin Christian as a middle school paraprofessional and enjoy spending time with my family and friends outside of work.

I am currently accepting new skaters for private lessons. You can contact me at (920) 517-0860 or mischlerhb@gmail.com.

Hello, my name is MaKenya Potratz, and I am thrilled to join the coaching staff after working as a coaching assistant in high school. I am currently a Nursing student at UW Oshkosh and will be graduating in December with my BSN/RN. I have been skating since I was 7 years old at WFSC I was a part of the Ice Sculptures synchronized skating team in Waupun for about 2 years, then joined the Swans in Beaver Dam for about 4 more years. I have also done some solo competitions in the past. I continued skating throughout high school, more for pleasure than for competition, until I graduated. Although I have only assisted with coaching the younger level skaters, such as Snowplow up to Basic 2, I am excited to continue coaching and am excited to work with all levels of skaters. I am unsure about private lessons at this time due to finishing school, but I am open to helping any skaters if they need it! You can reach me at my cell (920)-324-5371 or email makenya62403@gmail.com with any questions I may be able to help with.

Cecelia Wisner is a USFS Gold Medalist in Skating Skills, has her pre-gold medal in Freeskate, and Silver medal in Ice Dance. As part of her commitment to providing quality coaching to her students, Cecelia attends the annual Coaches Summit each year. Cecelia has earned a Registered/ Level 1 Accreditation for Moves in the Field/ Skating Skills and Certified/ Level 2 Accreditation for Group Instruction with USFS Outside of skating, Cecelia works as a pharmacy technician and in her free time enjoys spending time outdoors or reading a good book.

My name is Cassandra. I will be a student at Moraine Park Technical College for the fall semester of 2026. I have been figure skating for 14 years, and have been a coach for 3 years. I competed as a Solo skater for 8 years and was a synchro skater for 11 years. I have been a member at multiple clubs and on a few different synchro teams throughout the years. I plan to test my Intermediate Free Skate this season. I am on my Junior Moves and my Silver Dances with goals to be a gold medalist in both. I was an assistant coach for LTC classes in Beaver Dam for 2 years. I also helped coach their Aspire 2 synchro team for 1 year.

I am available for private lessons through Freeskate 6 and Pre-Silver Skating Skills. I look forward to seeing you around the rink!

Hi, I am Hannah!

I have been a dedicated figure skater for nearly 16 years and have developed a deep love not only for the sport itself but also for sharing it with others. I am currently entering my senior year at Waupun High School. Through years of hard work in solos, synchronized skating, and numerous ice shows, I’ve grown into a committed athlete and a developing leader.

My figure skating journey began at the age of two. Since then, I have trained in both free skate and moves in the field, and I am currently working on my junior-level moves. I have competed in many different competitions, each helping me grow in skill, confidence, and discipline.

Alongside my personal development as a skater, I’ve discovered a strong passion for coaching. Over the past year, I began as an assistant coach for about a month before transitioning into a junior coaching role for the remainder of the season. As a coach, my goal is to create a fun and supportive learning environment where skaters can build confidence and develop a love for the sport. My favorite part of coaching is getting to know these young, talented athletes and watching them grow each practice.

Some of my goals for this upcoming season include landing all of my double jumps and finding creative, engaging ways to help skaters improve. I am currently in accelerated and aiming to complete my junior moves, with the goal of becoming a U.S. Figure Skating gold medalist. I will be joining the WFSC Ice Sculptures High School Team this season. While I am open to offering private lessons, my schedule is quite full, so my availability may be limited.

I’m very excited for this coming season and look forward to the opportunities it will bring!

Hi, my name is Claire! I am senior at Beaver Dam High School. I started figure skating when I was 3 years old and haven’t stopped since. I am a Gold medalist in Skating Skills and am Pre-Gold in Ice Dance. I started off as a solo skater. When I was 6 I was introduced to synchronized skating. Through my skating years I have been a member of many different teams. Most recently I was a member of Team USA ‘24-25, where I was honored to represent the United States in Great Britain and France. My team and I also earned the high honor in being named USFSA World Team alternates. 

My future goal is to be a veterinarian and own my own practice. I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, one guinea pig, 3 hermit crabs, and nine chickens… so far :)

I am open to accepting private lessons. I have learned so much throughout my skating career and I would love to share my knowledge with others!

You can reach me at (920)-296-1049 or claireraisbeck1@gmail.com.

I am always happy to help or answer any questions you might have! 

Hi, my name is Aaliyah! I am a senior at Beaver Dam High School. I began figure skating at the age of 9 and skated for six years. I started with solo skating for a few months before transitioning into synchronized skating, which I competed in for four years. I then returned to solo skating for my final two years. Throughout my skating career, I earned multiple awards and was invited to compete at the National Championships in Boston, Massachusetts (2022) and Austin, Texas (2023). In 2022, I placed 1st in every competition, and in 2023, I consistently earned 2nd place at each competition. Currently, I hold two other jobs and consider myself a work-aholic; however, skating will always be a priority for me, as it holds a special place in my heart. I am open to accepting private lessons and am passionate about helping skaters grow, improve, and reach their full potential while sharing my knowledge and experience. You can reach me at (608) 416-3523 or whiteaaliyah947@gmail.com. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Hello figure skating friends and family! My name is Jill (Decker) Milani. My figure skating journey started when I was 4 years old with WFSC. I continued skating for the club competitively, both individually and with the synchronized teams through my senior year of high school. I then immediately began coaching for WFSC for 5 seasons. 

I returned to WFSC to coach in 2023 and loved being able to share all my skating skills and knowledge with the young members of this club again.

Unfortunately, I'm unable to be around full-time this season as I am back in California full-time, but I am available for guest coaching this season. Since my time is limited, I will only be available for private lessons with skaters I have previously coached in the past. I will not be able to take on any new skaters this year. The best way to contact me is by phone or text at 1-920-960-8844 or jrdecker87@gmail.com.

Hi, I'm Morgan! I am a Junior at Waupun High School. I started skating when I was 8 years old. This is my 9th season skating with WFSC, and my first season as a Junior Coach! I was a coach helper the last 4 seasons. I am on the WFSC Ice Sculptures High School Team and was on the Solo Team for the last 4 years. I skate year-round, taking classes in Fond du Lac, Waupun, and in Beaver Dam.

My favorite thing about skating is jumping. My favorite jump is a Double Salchow. I have passed my Bronze Skating Skills test and my Preliminary Singles test. My goals this season are: to pass my Pre-Silver Skating Skills test, my Pre-Bronze Singles Test, and my Bronze Singles Test. I want to be a USFS Gold Medalist some day. I am working on getting consistent with my Double Loop, Double Toe, and Double Flip jumps. I competed in the Excel Series last season at the Pre-Juvenile Plus level. I will be competing at the State Games of America in July 2026 with some of my Solo Team friends.

I am excited about being a Junior Coach because I love helping other skaters learn new skills. I get excited watching skaters accomplish their goals. l enjoy working with, helping, and learning from all of our coaches at WFSC.

I am excited to be offering private lessons this season! Let me know if your skater is interested in some one-on-one lessons. email: bpgrem@yahoo.com Phone: 1-920-344-9428

Hi! My name is Talia, and I’m 16 years old. I’ve been skating with the Swan City Ice Skaters since I was 5 years old, and have loved being on the ice ever since. I enjoy performing in ice shows, competing in solo events, and skating with younger kids.

I compete on the WFSC Ice Sculptures High School Team and will also be competing in the Excel Series this year. I have passed my Pre-Silver Skating Skills test and my Pre-Preliminary Freeskate test.

For the past three years I have helped with Learn to Skate classes. I love helping kids gain confidence, learn new skills, and have fun on the ice. When I’m not skating, I enjoy spending time with friends, playing cards, and camping. I’m excited to help skaters reach their goals and enjoy their time on the ice.

My name is Josie and I live in Waupun. I have been skating for almost 2 years and I love it!

I am excited to be a helper this season. I enjoy supporting others and helping them grow in the things that they like. I also enjoy drawing, reading, shopping, and music.

Hi, my name is Kat. I am in 10th grade. I started figure skating when I was 9 years old. This is my 8th season skating, and my 2nd year being a coach helper at WFSC. I am a member of the Ice Sculptures Solo Team. This will be my 4th year on the team. This season will be my 2nd year on the WFSC Ice Sculptures High School Team. I am excited to travel with the Solo Team and High School Team all over the state to compete at different competitions. In July of 2026 I will be competing at the State Games of America along with some of my Solo Team friends. My favorite jump is a Loop and my favorite spin is a Sit Spin. My goal this season is to pass Free Skate 6. I am extremely excited to be a coach helper this season!

Hi, my name is Izzy. I am in 10th grade. I started figure skating when I was 4 years old and skated for 2 years until I took a break at 6 however, I came back to figure skating at 12. Overall, this is my 7th season skating, and my 2nd year being a coach helper at WFSC. I am a member of the Ice Sculptures Solo Team. This will be my 4th year on the team. This season will be my 2nd year on the WFSC Ice Sculptures High School Team. I am excited to travel with the Solo Team and High School Team all over the state to compete at different competitions. My favorite jump is a Lutz and my favorite spin is a Camel Spin. My goal this season is to pass Free Skate 6 and land my first axel. I am extremely excited to be a coach helper this season!