Testimonials

A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.

  • "From experienced collegiate members, like myself, to skaters new to the sport, Payton's coaching style is fit for everyone. Her passion and love for the sport is admirable especially in times of discouragement. She has fueled me with encouragement in my lowest points and motivated me to continue on at my best. She has molded me into the skater I am today, and I am grateful to call her my coach."

    Elise Wong

    Student

    USFSA Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field (Skating Skills)

  • "For the past three years I've had the privelege to learn from Coach Payton Bierk. She has created a positive environment that has truly helped me grow as a skater. She has helped me to set goals and push myself to be the best that I can be. From every jump, spin, to footwork, she's helped me improve in my skating significantly as well as given me exercises to continue to succeed. She also has allowed me to truly put myself in my program, and I'm so thank for that opportunity. She has guided me through Moves in the Field tests and Freestyle levels. I wouldn't be where I am today without her help and guidance in this sport. I am so grateful to have learned from such an amazing coach."

    Gina Cappello

    Student

    Preliminary Singles, Pre-Bronze Skating Skills, & Collegiate Skater

  • "Payton is my favorite coach by far. She's always been there for me whether it was skating related or not. She's such an amazing and caring person. I absolutely love her personality and how quickly we bonded. She's such an amazing coach, and I'm absolutely honored to call her my coach."

    Charlotte Newell

    Student

    Pre-Preliminary Singles & Preliminary Skating Skills

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    Thomas Litz

    1963 U.S. National Champion, 1964 Winter Olympian, First Skater to Land the Triple Toe-Loop, Former Ice Capades Cast Member, & Founder and Head Professional of “The Litz Team”

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    Natalie Burns

    Parent

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    Lisa Ervin

    1993 U.S. National Silver Medalist, 3-time Silver Medalist at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships, Former ISU and USFSA Sanctioned Technical Specialist, & Former USFSA Coach

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    Jessica Roswell Clark

    Owner and Director of Skate Great

    Head Professional for the Skating Club of WNY

    USFSA Coach; USFSA Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field, Ice Dance, & Freestyle; and a National Championship and Eastern Sectional Competitor

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    Zoey Desmond

    Coach & Former Student

    USFSA Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field (Skating Skills) & Freestyle (Singles)

    Regional Competitor, State Games of America Gold and Silver Medalist, & Empire State Winter Games 4-time Silver Medalist