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 will also be adding our first baby in the middle of August and are very excited for our next 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 verity 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, I’m Coach Brielle. My passion for skating started when I was 4 years old, skating with WFSC for 15 years and then UW-Eau Claire for another 3 years. I competed solo for 3 years, spent 12 years with Waupun Synchronized Skating Team and 3 years with the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire Synchronized Skating Team. I have been coaching with Waupun for 11 seasons now.

Outside of skating I am a Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Responder with the City of Waupun, and a Nursing student. I also act in plays, and love spending time with my dog Bailey.

Unfortunately at this time I am unable to take on any more private lessons. However, I am always available to answer any questions you or your skater may have while I’m at the rink.

Here’s to another great year of sharing my passion and sparking that same passion for the WFSC skaters❤️

“Why shouldn’t you tell jokes while ice skating? Because the ice might crack up!”

“What is a lazy figure skater’s favorite move? The layback spin”

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 throughout the years in Waupun. 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 snow plow 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.

Hi my name is Cassandra. I am a Senior at Waupun high School. This will be my 12th year of figure skating. I skated synchro for 10 years and have competed in individual competitions for 9 years. I have been a member of multiple clubs and teams throughout the years. I am currently working on my Juvenile free skate test, junior moves, and silver dances. My goal is to be a gold medalist in both moves and dance. I am a member of the axel club. I was an assistant coach for 3 years and also helped coach the Aspire 2 synchro team for a year. I am interested in accepting private lessons. I could assist skaters working on starting their freestyle, moves, and dance tests.

Hi, my name is Claire Raisbeck! I am senior at Beaver Dam high school. I started ice skating when I was 3 years old and haven’t stopped since. I am a gold medalist in moves in the field and pre-gold 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! 

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 with 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 last year and loved being able to share all my skating skills and knowledge with the young members of this club again. I am looking forward to another season coaching!

I am available to give skaters private lessons to those interested. I'm also able to prepare skaters for competitions. 

Best way to contact me is by phone or text to 920-960-8844

I can also be reached by email at jrdecker87@gmail.com