MENTORSHIP & CLUB SUPPORT
FOR FIGURE SKATING COACHES
Strong programs aren’t defined by size, but built through intentional coaching and leadership. Coach Mal, founder of Oka Figure Skating,
partners alongside you to
help your organization streamline systems, strengthen programs, and grow with confidence.
Hey, I'm Mallory.
I’ve spent years in rinks, alongside skaters, families, and coaches, seeing firsthand what helps programs thrive and what holds them back. Oka Mentorship exists to share that perspective with coaches and organizations who want more clarity, stronger systems, and programs that truly support their athletes. This mentorship is designed to make coaches feel confident in their leadership and to give athletes the space to grow.
Oka Mentorship works alongside you as you grow, offering clarity, perspective, and support as you refine your program or coaching path. This partnership is about meeting you where you are and helping you move forward with intention, confidence, and purpose.
HEre's What hAS SHAPED MY PATH TO COACHING:
U.S. Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist
Years of disciplined training led to earning double gold in skating skills and partnered pattern dance, as well as passes in two international dances. That experience shapes how I show up, bringing high standards, consistency, and care into every lesson, workshop, and mentorship session.
A volunteer passion project centered on building a synchronized skating team from the ground up, taking its non-competitive beginnings to a two-time Midwestern Sectional medalist at the open-collegiate level and two-time National competitor at the collegiate level.
Coaching Experience
A career filled with professional skating instruction at Lake Region FSC, Northern Lights FSC, Border Blades FSC, and now Oka Skating Academy, with experience in freeskate, skating skills, dance, synchronized skating, choreography, learn to skate, specialty classes such as power & edge and more!
Oka Figure Skating
Oka Skating Academy's growing Figure Skating Program & amazing coaching team, designed for beginner to advanced figure skaters.
Oka Skating Academy's growing
Powerskating Program for beginner to advanced hockey athletes offers
personalized coaching designed to help hockey players become stronger, faster, and more confident on the ice.
COACHING MENTORSHIP
introducing
1-on-1 coaching for Figure Skating Coaches & Program Directors
Behind every great skater is a coach who cares... but even great coaches need support.
Oka Mentorship provides individualized, 1-on-1 support for coaches who care deeply about their athletes, their programs, and the way they lead. This work goes beyond the ice—bringing clarity and confidence to coaching decisions, backend systems, and program structure—so nothing feels scattered or overwhelming.
Together, we build clear processes, sustainable workflows, and intentional growth that truly support both coaches and athletes. This is a private, highly selective mentorship, limited to one or two coaches at a time, allowing for thoughtful, personal guidance every step of the way.
If you’re serious about elevating your coaching career, apply now! Coaches not selected will be added to the waitlist for future opportunities.
GAIN CONFIDENCE TO IMPROVE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS & GROW YOUR CLUB!
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
Lesson Planning & Progressions: Build strong sessions that balance fundamentals, leadership and skill advancement.
Coaching Communication: Strategies for working with athletes, parents, and fellow coaches effectively.
Club & Program Growth: Learn approaches for building sustainable systems and a strong culture within your club.
Personal Coaching Growth: Sharpen your coaching identity, find your strengths in leadership style, and long-term vision.
What You'll Get:
1-on-1 Mentorship
Personalized, coach-to-coach support—never one-size-fits-all.
Mentorship typically runs 3–6 months,
allowing space for reflection, growth, and real implementation, not just ideas that stay on paper.
Scheduled Mentorship Meetings
Structured virtual meetings focused on real progress. We’ll
work through challenges as they arise, talk through decisions, and create clear next steps—so you always know where you’re headed.
Coaching Observation
When helpful, mentorship can include observation of coaching style and allowing for real-time feedback, adjustments, and alignment
between coaching philosophy and athlete experience.
Private Slack Communication
Access to a private Slack channel for ongoing support between meetings. This space is for
quick questions, sharing wins, navigating situations as they come up, and staying connected—so you’re never left figuring things out alone.
Systems Support
Hands-on guidance while building or refining your coaching systems in real time. This includes lesson structure, scheduling, policies, invoicing and payment workflows, and backend organization—so your systems feel clear, sustainable, and supportive rather than overwhelming.
The goal is to create processes that protect your time, support your clients, and allow you to coach with confidence.
Client Communication Support
Clear, confident communication builds trust. Mentorship includes support with client messaging—helping you refine emails, policies, expectations, and day-to-day communication so families feel informed and supported, and you feel grounded in how you lead.
CLUB SUPPORT
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR CLUB TO GROW WITH COACH MAL
When you host Coach Mal as a guest coach at your club, it brings new energy and perspective! Athletes receive fresh instruction to spark breakthroughs and strategies, and families recognize the value of being part of a program that invests in growth.
Program Leadership Strategy Session
Offered to program directors and individual coaches, virtually or in person, this session
addresses gaps to help you becoming a stronger, more sustainable program.
LESSONS WITH MAL
Mal is passionate about traveling locally, regionally, and across the U.S. to provide professional coaching, meeting skaters where they are at their home rink.
CAMPS
Coach Mal brings in her full schedule of camp sessions to hone in on advanced skills in your club's setting for a full day or two.
GUEST COACH CLASS OR WORKSHOP
A one-time opportunity where Coach Mal leads a 1–3 hour class, workshop, or session during your club’s scheduled ice time and/or off-ice training time tailored to the skill level of the group.
Train with a coach who knows what it takes and cares how it’s taught.
BENEFITS OF HOSTING COACH MAL
Fresh Perspective for Athletes: Skaters often respond with new energy when they hear drills and strategies explained in a different way.
Athlete Retention: Bringing in a guest coach keeps athletes excited and engaged, showing them there are ongoing opportunities to grow without having to leave their home club.
Community Engagement: Families are assured that their club is active, forward-thinking, and committed to giving their athletes the best.
Program Differentiation: Clubs can market these special sessions as a unique offering, which can help attract and retain members.
Ready to take your club to a new level of excellence?
Let’s start a conversation about how we can support your athletes and strengthen your program for long-term growth.
