COACHES

Our USS Certified coaches have completed rigorous training in coaching theory and technical practice, they have passed a background check, and are certified in first aid/CPR, concussion awareness, and US Safe Sport training. Interested in becoming a coach? We’d love to have you. Just reach out at club practice or email madisonspeedskatingclub@gmail.com.

Some of our coaches also offer individual sessions, see Coaching Fee Sheet

Dan (Sarge) Greene

2019 Team USA Volunteer Coach of the Year

Awarded by US Speedskating and the USA Olympic & Paralympic Committee

Dan (Sarge) Greene is a US Speed Skating Certified coach and head coach of MSSC. He is also a 4 time National Champion. He brings experience in coaching multiple sports and ages. He has coached high-school Rugby and is currently coaching his son’s youth baseball and football teams.

He demonstrates an unbreakable commitment and passion for speed skating and strives to move himself, skaters, and the club to the next level. He has been speed skating since he was 11 years old (1975). Through hard work and dedication, he won his first medal 4 years later. In 1988, he finished 13th at Short Track Olympic Trials and 8th at Long Track Nationals in the Senior ‘A’ division. Full Bio: Dan (Sarge) Greene- Post-National’s Win Interview. 2. Coach Sarge: US Speed Skating L2 Coaching Certification

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Mary Murphy

2021 Team USA Volunteer Coach of the Year

Awarded by US Speedskating and the USA Olympic & Paralympic Committee

Mary Murphy is a Level 2 US Speed Skating Certified Coach and head coach of MSSC. She is also a two time National Champion. She has been ice-skating since she was 13 year old. After a career as an ice-hockey goalie and a short trial at roller derby, she transitioned to speedskating in April 2018. She brings experience in youth development, mentoring, and coaching from her 10+ years as a sleep-away summer camp professional and YMCA youth programming. Coach Mary US Speedskating L2_Coaching Certification

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Georgia Siler

Georgia is a new coach as of 2022 earning her Level 1 certification. She is our Youth Development and Novice Coach. She brings creative activities and coaching strategies to engage young skaters from age 4-8.

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Jack Schnor

Jack is a Level 1 US Speed Skating Certified coach and is training to make TEAM USA, recently making appearances at the US Short Track World Cup Team Qualifiers.

He mainly works with our more experienced skaters to build strength, perfect technical skills, and prepare for competitions. Schnor_USS_L1Certification

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Marty Lichtman

Marty, a returning MSSC alumni, is working toward his Level 1 Coaching certification. He is a two time short track national champion and previous MSSC president. He works with our novice skaters.