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Alexsandr (Sasha) Nagornyy
E-mail: sasha@buckeye-express.com
Phone: (419) 882-5941

 

Sasha is currently accepting new students.

Coaching Experience:

  • Aleksandr (Sasha) Nagornyy began teaching figure skating in 1967 in Kiev, Ukraine (the former Soviet Union).
  • In 1975 he graduated from Ukrainian State Academy of Physical Education and Sports, and obtained Masters Degree as a coach and a choreographer. He became the Ukrainian National Figure Skating judge in 1970.

Bowling Green Skate Club Experience:

  • In 1999 Sasha joined the professional staff of the BGSU Ice Arena. He founded BGSU Ice Arena School of Specialized Skating Instruction and was the Head Coach of this school till August 2001.
  • Currently Sasha continues this program on the private basis. He is teaching skaters of all levels and ages in Freestyle, Moves on the Field, Dance, Pair skating, Choreography and OFF Ice classes. For the last 2 years his students have successfully participated in different competitions and won many medals.
  • Sasha is currently accepting new students.
  • Sasha is a PSA and USFSA member since 1999.

Background:

In Sasha's personal skating career he was the member of Ukrainian National Figure Skating Team, Pair Dance Gold and Silver Medalist of Ukrainian National Championships (1970-1976). His students won numerous competitions including Ukrainian National Championships (Gold medals) and Soviet Union Youth National Championships (Bronze medals).


     Sasha's students are expected to participate in ballet and physical culture every week to improve their on-ice performance

     In addition to the 6-10 competitions that Sasha's students participate in every year, he also has a summer and winter birthday party for his students, two exhbitions and a rigorous two-week camp.

Special Events

Summer Camp
Summer Birthday Party
Exhibition
Winter Birthday Party

2003 - 2004 Competitions

Indy - Jun 25-27, 2004
Ann Arbor - May 20, 2004
Tri-States - Apr 16, 2004
Columbus -Dec 6, 2003
Westland - Nov 14, 2003
Plymouth - Oct 24, 2003