Coaches

Emily Viehouser

Emily started skating in Spokane at the age of 8, and quickly fell in love with the sport. She competed in Freestyle for over 10 years and went on to compete at the National level in Ice Dance. Emily is a Double gold medalist in both Moves In The Field and Solo Free Dance and is currently testing through the Solo Pattern Dances. She coaches Learn To Skate, Freestyle, Moves in the Field, And Showcase to all ages and anyone willing to learn! Emily’s family moved to Pullman Washington in early 2021 and she has since then started coaching at the new Palouse Hills Ice Rink in Moscow Idaho! Emily’s love of skating has continued from childhood into adulthood and has no means of slowing down as she continues to try her hardest on the ice. Her favorite things are to watch her students fall in love with figure skating and to skate to their full potential. Please reach out to Coach Emily if you would like to arrange a lesson.

Phone: (509)-818-7992

Email: emilyviehouser@gmail.com


Levani Tsiklauri

My name is Levani Tsiklauri. I started learning to skate here in Moscow when I was 4 years old. I’m now 16 and have been figure skating for 12 years. I’ve been taking lessons in various places, including Coeur d’Alene, Wenatchee, Spokane, and even Ann Arbor, Michigan. I’ve worked with coaches at the national and Olympic levels, and have passed various tests determining my level as a figure skater. I’ve passed my Gold Moves test and my Juvenile Singles test. I’ve competed in many competitions and have the medals to prove it. I’m currently training with Randy Clark at the Lilac Figure Skating Club. I’ve taught in the Learn-to-Skate program many times and am available for private lessons.

Text: (973)-704-3806


Sophia Tsiklauri

Hello! My name is Sophia Tsiklauri. I’ve been figure skating for 12 years since I was 2 years old and now I am 14 years old. I passed up to my Pre-Silver Skating Skills and my Pre-Bronze Singles tests. I have trained with multiple coaches at the National and Olympic levels and am currently training at the Lilac City Figure Skating Club in Spokane. I recently started working on my double jumps. I have been competing since I was 5 years old. I have been helping out with the learn-to-skate program for many years and teaching for 1. I love helping people learn to skate, especially young kids.  I would love to work with anyone 2 years or older, including adults. I am available for private and/or group lessons after school and during the weekends. Please message me at (734-773-8577) if you have any questions or would like to set up a lesson.

Text: (734)-773-8577


Laurel Coleman

Laurel is a recent graduate of the University of Idaho (Go Vandals!) and began coaching Learn-To-Skate classes in Boise, Idaho in 2017. She teaches small groups, private lessons, and adaptive skating lessons. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and skills levels with availability primarily on the weekends. If you are interested or would like to learn more, please reach out by

Email: laurel.fscoach@outlook.com


Ashleigh Robinson

Ashleigh Robinson has been skating for 4 years through Lake City Figure Skating Club. She has passed her Preliminary Freeskate test. She is qualified to teach up to Pre-Freeskate levels. Ashleigh is currently a University of Idaho student. She is willing to work with all age groups. Her available lesson times are flexible for whenever you or your skater want to learn. In lessons, Ashleigh encourages the skater to have a sense of fun and to learn to play on the ice. She wants all skaters to enjoy their ice time and make the most of their skills.

Email: ashleighbunny982@gmail.com


Ashley France

Ashley France started skating at 4 years old. She retired from the ISI system at 15. As an adult skater who has returned to the sport after 25 years, she is now working through USFSA Adult Skating Skills and Free Skate tests, having passed Pre-Bronze. Ashley is passionate about Basic Skills and can teach up to Basic 6. Professionally, Ashley works at a local hospital in acute rehabilitation. Ashley is the skating director for Learn-to-Skate and Aspire programs.

Text: 425-786-3158

Email: PHSCDirectorLTSAspire@gmail.com