NZ Academy of Coaches

Our NZ Academy of Coaches objectives are:

  • To foster the growth and development of all coaches and athletes of Skate New Zealand Artistic Roller Sports Committee, providing continued learning opportunities in a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Contribute collaboratively to improving sport and development practices in New Zealand
  • To coordinate efforts with athletes, coaches and organisations committed to the positive benefits of artistic roller sports
  •  Support the well-being of the coaches and athletes of New Zealand
  •  Provide opportunities for individuals at all ages and abilities to reach their potential
  •  To ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in artistic roller sports at whatever level they choose throughout their life – fostering a life-long love of the sport to develop

View the NZ Academy of Coaches (NZAC) Vision and Values

Please e-mail nzacademyofcoaches@gmail.com  for direct contact with the coaches and for any enquiries.

Sarah Jane Johnston

Sarah Jane Johnston

Principal Manager

World Skate Level 1 Freeskating ,
NZ Sports Specific Level 2, Freeskating, Figures, Dance

Rachel Melrose

Rachel Melrose

Project Co-ordinator

Beverley Cooper MNZM

Beverley Cooper MNZM

Advisor

Rachael Parkinson-Turner

Rachael Parkinson-Turner

Academy Coach

World Skate Level 3 Dance
NZ Sports Specific L2 Dance

Kylie Shirley

Kylie Shirley

Academy Coach

World Skate Level 2 Dance, Level 1 Freeskating, Precision
NZ Sports Specific L2 Figures, Freeskating, Dance, Precision

Katelyn Kennedy

Katelyn Kennedy

Academy Coach

World Skate Level 2 Dance, Freeskating
NZ Sports Specific L2 Figures, Dance, Freeskating

Macarena Carrascosa

Macarena Carrascosa

Academy Coach

World Skate Level 2 Freeskating
NZ Sports Specific L2 Freeskating, Dance

Alana Caunter

Alana Caunter

Academy Coach