Miya Suzuki - Assistant StarSkate, Canskate, Choreography Coach

“My coaching philosophy is to nurture skaters to be confident and technically strong through patient guidance, clear instruction, and a supportive, creative environment. I focus on strong fundamentals while encouraging artistry, self‑expression, and a genuine joy for moving on the ice.” - Miya Suzuki

Qualifications : 

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• Assistant coaching | 2025 - Present

• Canskate Coach |  October 2025 - Present

• Canskate + Starskate Instructor Volunteer | Oct 2019 - Present

• Swim Instructor at Richcraft Recreational Center for City of Ottawa through Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

• Taught over 10 courses ranging from babies with parents to experienced swimmers.

• YMCA Camp Counselor, Summer of 2026

COACHING CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIMENTARY ACHIEVEMENTS 

• Provincial Championship skater 4 years in a row

• WCSC Canskate Organizer | Oct 2025 - Present

• Gold Artistic, skills & Diamond Dances

• Star 8 Freeskate

• NCCP Canskate Coach Course completed, 2024

• NCCP Regional Coach - in training completed, 2026

• Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED level C with Canadian Red Cross: August 31, 2023

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C: November 19, 2023

• Airway Management: June 20, 2024

• National lifeguarding Certification from the Lifesaving Society: June 20, 2024

• Royal Conservatory of Music: Piano Level 8 with Honors for both Practical and Theory: 2025

• Camps Canada Counselor Training: May 2023

• Fluent in French & English 

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION 

• Artistic, Choreography, Freeskate, Dance, Canskate 

• PreCan, Adult Programs

•  Edge Development and Turns, Artistic Expression

•  Program development

Email : reach.msuzuki@gmail.com

613-795-6574

Accepting a small amount of choreo lessons (all levels), for the 2026-2027 season