Coach Profile

Name: Chris Pottenger
Phone: 302-981-5928
E-Mail: CMPottenger@gmail.com
Credentials:
International, National, Sectional, Jr. National, and Adult National Coach
2-time US National Champion
5-time US National Medalist
4-time International Champion
2-time Junior Grand Prix Final Competitor
US Novice, Junior, and Senior Sectional Champion
USFSA Triple Gold Test Medalist in Free Skating, Pairs, and Moves
B.A. Degree from the University of Delaware
Years of Experience: 8
Team USA International coach at 2 International Competitions
Primary Coach at 2 US National Championships
Primary Coach at 3 US Junior National Championships
Primary Coach for former National Silver Medalists in Intermediate Pairs
Primary Coach for former National Champions in Adult Gold Pairs
Primary Coach for skaters passing their Senior/ Gold Freestyle Test, Senior/Gold Moves in the Field Test, and Senior/Gold Pair Test.
Awards & Honors:
6 years - Team USA International Team Member
4 years - Performer in skating shows across the United States
International Competitor, Coach, and Technical Specialist under the International Judging System
US Figure Skating Singles, Pairs, Judges, and Technical Panel Committee Member
Co-Host of an IJS Seminar for 40 skaters and coaches
Sectional Level IJS Singles Technical Specialist
Sectional Level IJS Pairs Technical Specialist
University of Delaware Dean's List
US Figure Skating Scholastic Honors Team (2 years)
Ice Skating Institute Certified Competition Judge
Current & Past Clients: US Junior National, US National, and Team USA International Coach. Past clients include US Junior National medalists before re-locating to the University of Delaware.
Chris Pottenger is currently accepting skaters of all ages and levels. Please contact him for more information regarding scheduling.







