Our Coaches & Leadership
"A coach is someone that sees beyond your limits and guides you to greatness."
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
"Coaching is unlocking a person's potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them."
Timothy Gallwey
Timothy Gallwey
"If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader."
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
"A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life."
John Wooden
John Wooden
Jessica Stratton - Head Coach of Mirror Images
(Intermediate, Open Juvenile, Preliminary, Adult, Open Collegiate, Asst. Open Masters)
Jessica Stratton - Head Coach of Mirror Images
(Intermediate, Open Juvenile, Preliminary, Adult, Open Collegiate, Asst. Open Masters)
Jessica has been working with Mirror Images since August 2008. With a great support team, Jessica and the MI leadership group have grown MI from two teams to eight synchronized skating teams as of the 2021-2022 season. Under Jessica's leadership, the MI teams have medaled at the Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championships in 2008, 2012, 2013 (OJ-1st), 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019 (OC-2nd, OM-1st). The teams have also medaled at the Empire State Games, Cape Cod Classic, Dr. Porter Classic, and Boston Classic over the years. In addition to her time as an individual skater, when she accomplished Gold MITF, Junior Freestyle, and Pre-Gold Dance; Jessica has a strong background in off-ice dance and theater having been a dancer since the age of 3 studying through college. Jessica has a Bachelors in Communication from SUNY Geneseo and works for a non-profit school in the Rochester area. When not on the ice she can be found paddle boarding, golfing, or catching the latest musical.
(Aspire Preliminary & Open Masters, Asst. Coach Open Juvenile, Preliminary, and Open Collegiate)
(Aspire Preliminary & Open Masters, Asst. Coach Open Juvenile, Preliminary, and Open Collegiate)
Andrea has been coaching for the Mirror Images teams since 2019. She has been skating for 17 years with 15 years of synch experience at various levels. She has been a part of the Thomas Creek FSC coaching staff since 2017. Andrea has her M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Nazareth College. She formerly was the team manager and a member of the Mirror Images collegiate team since 2015 and manages the Adult team since its formation in 2019. As her time as an individual skater, Andrea is a gold medalist in Moves in the Field, Ice Dance, Solo Free Dance, Canadian Ice Dance, and has completed all of her international ice dances. Andrea loves spending time with her pets and hanging out on the water.
(Aspire Pre Preliminary)
(Aspire Pre Preliminary)
Emily is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and dual minors in Geography & Museum Studies. While at UD, she was a member of their Collegiate Synchronized Skating Team during her freshmen year. Prior to skating with UD, Emily skated with the Mirror Images and Genesee Express teams in Rochester. Emily currently lives in Fairport and is working while earning her Masters degree in Social Work.
(Aspire Pre Preliminary)
(Aspire Pre Preliminary)
Isabelle is Mirror Images newest coach and we are thrilled to welcome her to the team! As a graduate of the St. John Fisher School of Nursing program, Isabelle was also a college athlete as a member of the School's Track & Field Team. Since graduating she has worked steadily in Rochester as she pursues her Masters degree and re-found her love of skating as a member of the Mirror Images Adult team. Isabelle previously skated in high school with the Albany based team, Achilles Edge. Isabelle loves spending time with her dog and enjoys getting out and around Rochester.
The Operating Committee
(General Manager, Asst. GM, Team Leaders, Apparel, Travel, Volunteer, Fundraising and Team Spirit Coordinators)
The Operating Committee
(General Manager, Asst. GM, Team Leaders, Apparel, Travel, Volunteer, Fundraising and Team Spirit Coordinators)
Mirror Images is run by an amazing group of parent volunteers who fulfill a variety of roles and keep the program running smoothly. The parents are cheerleaders who work behind the scenes to organize clothing, register us for events, schedule ice, and provide communication between teams. If you are interested in becoming a member of the operating committee, please reach out and email! We are always looking for new energetic and creative people to join our team!
- Susan Jasie & Shannon Loupoukhine - Co-General Managers
- Shannon Loupoukhine - Intermediate Team Manager
- Elaine Buchovecky - OJ Team Manager
- Lisa Keenan - Preliminary Team Manager
- Wendy Ronhovdee & Lauren Moravec - Aspire Teams Manager
- Julie Dardis - Open Collegiate Team Manager
- Andrea Auer - Adult Team Manager
- Darline Gorecki - Open Masters Team Manager
- Elizabeth Stevens - Spirit & Apparel Coordinator
- Jody Cheney - Travel Coordinator
- Kim Tonovitz - Registration & Membership Coordinator
- TBD - Recruitment & Development Coordinator
- TBD - Team Building & Publicity Coordinator
- TBD - Special Events Coordinator
Emily (Brown) Hanley - (Off Ice Dance)
Emily (Brown) Hanley - (Off Ice Dance)
Emily holds a BA in Dance from SUNY Potsdam where she received the Service in Dance and Dance Performance awards. Emily has attended and performed at Bates Dance Festival, American College Dance Festival, and The West African Cultural Exchange in Dagbamete, Ghana; additionally Emily has completed Autism Movement Therapy Certification. Emily has choreographed musicals with Geneva Theatre Guild, Marcus Whitman School, and The Neighborhood Acting Company. Emily is an contributor to The Arts Experience Festival at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and volunteers at the Strong National Museum of Play. She lives in Brighton with her husband and golden retriever.
Next Level Strength & Conditioning
Next Level Strength & Conditioning
NLS&C has been working with the Mirror Images teams. They work with skaters on their endurance, physical strength, stamina and power. The trainers have developed specific plans for the skaters to bring them to their peak performance.
Butterfly Kids YOGA
Butterfly Kids YOGA
Butterfly Kids YOGA works with our skaters on their mindfulness, flexibility and core strength. Sessions are open to other area figure skaters as well.