INSTRUCTORS

The Ice Chalet's coaching team supports beginners, freestyle skaters, dance, pairs, synchronized skating, choreography, and competition development across the rink's programs.

Skating School Legacy

The Ice Chalet instructor team continues the tradition established by Robert Unger and the skating-school leaders who helped build the rink's teaching culture over several decades.

Instructors serve students across recreational, performance, and competitive pathways, and the school remains rooted in broad access to skating education. Learn more about Robert Unger.

Current Leaders

Larry LaBorde

Larry LaBorde

Owner and Manager

Couples, dance, figures, freestyle, and pairs.

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Veronica McElyea

Skating School Director

Current skating-school leadership and rink operations support.

Sarah Bauguess

Sarah Bauguess

Competition Director

Basics, dance, freestyle, and pairs.

Influential Leaders, Coaches & Mentors

Julia Hardin

Julia Hardin

1955-2025

Former Skating Director

Accomplished skater, dedicated instructor, and longtime Skating School Director at the Ice Chalet whose passion for skating, commitment to her students, and encouragement on and off the ice inspired generations of skaters.

Gregory Fuller

Gregory Fuller

Former Coaching Team Leader

Basics, dance, and freestyle.

Current Coaching Team

Current Full Year Coaching Team

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Ava Burleson

Coach

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Maggie Comer

Coach

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Josie Jarrett

Coach

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Chika Turner

Coach

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Partial Year Coaching Team

Jill Brehmer

Jill Brehmer

Coach

Basics, freestyle, dance, moves in the field.

Instructor Resources