COACHES

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

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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Jack Schnor

Jack is a Level 1 US Speed Skating Certified coach and is training to make TEAM USA. He works with both new and experienced skaters to build strength and skills.

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Marty Litchtman

Marty, a returning MSSC alumni, is working toward his Level 1 Coaching certification. He works with our our novice youth skaters

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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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Winn Collins

Winn is also a new coach as of 2022 earning his Level 1 certification. He works with our youth and novice skaters as well as all the logistics of keeping practice running smoothly, from facilitating pad set up and tear down and water buckets.

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Chris Cook

Chris is a new coach as of 2022 and is our Master’s coach. He works specifically with the adult athletes and focuses on injury prevention and recovery, mindset, technique and form.