About

About Coach Elizabeth

Elizabeth Thornton has been coaching in the Rochester area for over 15 years. She is a U.S. Figure Skating quadruple gold medalist and specializes in coaching skating skills, ice dance, and hockey power and edge.

Elizabeth’s professional accreditations and affiliations include:

  • U.S. Figure Skating Coach Core Certification

  • U.S. Figure Skating Coach ICE member

  • Ice Sports Industry coaching member

  • Professional Skaters Association:

    • Hockey Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 Certificates

    • Registered Skating Skills

    • Certified Group Instructor

    • Certified Program Director

    • Certified Synchronized Skating

Athlete safety is a priority in Elizabeth’s class. She regularly completes additional safety training such as the CDC Heads Up concussion course, annual SafeSport training, and First Aid/CPR.

All assistant coaches at Hockey Power & Edge also undergo annual SafeSport training, a background check, and continuing education requirements with either USA Hockey or U.S. Figure Skating.

Coach Elizabeth Thornton wearing a teal jacket and black gloves standing on an ice rink.
Hockey ice skating lesson with two kids wearing helmets and a coach in a coat.

Let’s Connect

Have a question? Happy to help! Whether you're curious about classes or interested in booking a team session, coach Elizabeth is just a message away.