NZ Academy of Coaches
Our NZ Academy of Coaches objectives are:
- To foster the growth and development of all coaches and athletes of Skate New Zealand Artistic Roller Sports Committee, providing continued learning opportunities in a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.
- Contribute collaboratively to improving sport and development practices in New Zealand
- To coordinate efforts with athletes, coaches and organisations committed to the positive benefits of artistic roller sports
- Support the well-being of the coaches and athletes of New Zealand
- Provide opportunities for individuals at all ages and abilities to reach their potential
- To ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in artistic roller sports at whatever level they choose throughout their life – fostering a life-long love of the sport to develop
View the NZ Academy of Coaches (NZAC) Vision and Values
Please e-mail nzacademyofcoaches@gmail.com for direct contact with the coaches and any enquiries.
NZ Academy of Coaches structure
![Sarah Jane Johnston](https://www.nzartisticrollersports.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sarah-Johnston-NZAC-Photo.jpeg)
Sarah Jane Johnston
Interim Principal Manager Sports Specific Level 2 Freeskating, Figures
![Beverley Cooper MNZM](https://www.nzartisticrollersports.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/BEV-e1541910083292.jpg)
Beverley Cooper MNZM
Advisor
![Rachel Melrose](https://www.nzartisticrollersports.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/rachel-melrose.png)
Rachel Melrose
Project Co-ordinator
Academy Coaches
![Rachael Parkinson-Turner](https://www.nzartisticrollersports.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachael-Parkinson-head-shot-June2021-02-cropped-small.jpg)
Rachael Parkinson-Turner
World Skate Level 2 Dance, NZ Sports Specific L2 Dance
![Kylie Shirley](https://www.nzartisticrollersports.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Kylie.jpg)
Kylie Shirley
World Skate Level 1 Freeskating, NZ Sports Specific L2 Figures, Freeskating, Dance, Precision
![Katelyn Kennedy](https://www.nzartisticrollersports.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/caitlyn-cropped.png)
Katelyn Kennedy
NZ Sports Specific L2 Dance, Figures, Freeskating, Precision
![Macarena Carrascosa](https://www.nzartisticrollersports.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/macarena.jpg)
Macarena Carrascosa
World Skate Level 1 Freeskating, NZ Sports Specific L2 Freeskating, Dance, Figures
![Sarah-Jane Hudson](https://www.nzartisticrollersports.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SJJ.jpg)
Sarah-Jane Hudson
![Alana Caunter](https://www.nzartisticrollersports.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Alana-Caunter.jpg)
Alana Caunter
Support Member