Southampton Skating School at Southampton Ice Rink
Meet Our Coaches!
Jill Malinowski
Skating School Director, Coach
Over 20 years of experience teaching skaters of all ages in Learn to Skate USA group classes, and Basic Skills through Junior level (Pre-Gold) competitive and test track skaters. US Figure Skating Senior Gold Medalist in Skating Skills. Former Regional Competitor, US Figure Skating Trial Judge, Basic Skills Competition Judge. Completed the Professional Skaters Association Basic Accreditation Exam. Learn to Skate USA, US Figure Skating, and Ice Sports Industry (ISI) certified coach. Bachelors of Science degree in Aeronautics and Aviation Management. Professional Air Traffic Controller for over 15 years.
Lauren Emiddio
Coach
Over 5 years experience teaching Learn to Skate USA group classes and private lesson skaters. Learn to Skate USA and Ice Sport Industry (ISI) certified coach. AED/CPR/First Aid Certified. American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified. Westhampton Beach High School Graduate, Class of 2023.
Danielle Cinone
Coach
Over 19 years coaching experience. Learn to Skate USA Certified Coach. US Figure Skating Senior Gold Medalist. Former competitor at the Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships. Former NY Islanders Girl. Performed at the NHL Winter Classic, American Ice Theatre, and Glitz Entertainment. Opening number choreographer for Miss Long Island pageants. MA in Communication Arts Journalism and BS in Marketing and Spanish. Writer and Editor for the New York Daily News, The Sun, and SurvivorNet.
Janine Graceffo
Coach
Experience in teaching Learn to Skate USA group classes and private lessons. Learn to Skate USA Certified Coach. Former regional competitor. USFS Gold Medalist in Skating Skills. Performed at skating events for Glitz Entertainment. Former NY Islanders Ice Girl. CPR and AED certified.
Maggie Nydegger
Coach
Over 9 years of skating experience. Learn to Skate USA certified coach. Experience teaching Basic Skills to skaters of all ages.
Katie Jordan
Coach
Learn to skate USA & Ice Sport Industry Certified Coach. Experience in teaching basic skills classes, figure skating, pairs skating and hockey skills to skaters of all ages. AED/CPR/First Aid Certified. Fluent in ASL. Longwood High School Class of 2025. Suffolk County Community College Class of 2025 with an A.A. in Criminal Justice/Pre-Law..