Synchronized Skating

Coach Diana has been skating since she was 6 years old. During her time skating competitively, she skated at the Junior level and was a regional medalist. Notably, she was also a member of the Mexican National Team in 2010. Coach Diana skated synchro at the Adult level from 2016-2018 and enjoyed her experience immensely! She is excited to learn more about the synchro world through working with Chicago Red Line. Coach Diana has been coaching for 10 years, and loves working on jumps with her students. She loves to see skaters grow on and off the ice and is excited to jump into synchro by assisting Chicago Red Line this season!

Coach Diana lives in Homewood with her parents and loves trying new places to eat, and traveling when she has time.

Coach Julia has been involved in the synchronized skating world since 2011. She was a member of the Madison Ice Diamonds from 2012 to 2019, and watched the organization grow from having two beginner teams, to having several IJS teams within that time. During her time competitively skating, she served as a team leader for 3 years, and competed at sectionals, most notably at the intermediate level. She has been coaching learn to skate and private lessons since 2015, and loves to share her joy of skating. Recently, she has enjoyed choreographing ice show numbers, assistant coaching beginner level synchronized skating teams, and helping with upper level IJS team practices in Wisconsin. She is thrilled to be a part of Red Line and share the love and lessons that come with synchronized skating with these awesome skaters.

Coach Julia lives on the North side of Chicago and is pursuing degrees in Health Sciences, Spanish, and Philosophy at DePaul University.

Hi! I’m Coach Amanda, and I’m so excited to be serving as the Figure Skating Coordinator. I started skating when I was six and fell in love with synchronized skating just a few years later. From 2000 to 2011, I skated with Chicago Skates, progressing from Youth ISI through Intermediate. I also was within other disciplines in the sport such as Singles and Ice Dance. Those years shaped not only my skills on the ice but also my deep appreciation for teamwork, discipline, and the skating community. This inspired me to start coaching in 2009- and I’ve never looked back.

After I graduated, I continued coaching at McFetridge and had the opportunity to help coach synchronized teams.  Most recently, I have been co-coaching our home team- Chicago Red Line and it's been a joy to be back within the synchro division. I’m always looking for ways to grow as a coach and now- Skating Coordinator, whether it’s attending conferences like U.S. Figure Skating’s Access to Excellence, staying active in webinars, or connecting with other coaches and professionals within the skating community.

I earned my degree in Communications in Public Relations & Advertising from DePaul University, which has helped me blend my passion for skating with strong leadership and communication skills.

Outside the rink, I’m a mom to my amazing son, who is already discovering his own love for skating. I enjoy traveling, learning new things, and spending time with my family.

As Figure Skating Coordinator, I’m here to support skaters at every level—to help them grow, achieve their goals, and walk away from the rink feeling confident, empowered, and inspired. I’m here to help you and your skater with any questions you may have, there is a place for everyone in the skating community!