Chad Brennan
Chad Brennan has been coaching for over 15 years. In his tenure he has guided skaters to the National and International level. Chad has tremendous success with coaching Pairs, Freestyle, Choreography, Moves in the Field, Jump Technique, and Synchronized Skating. He has had numerous skaters pass gold medal tests and achieve their testing/competitive goals. Chad is proficient with the fishing pole harness. Chad is a very involved member of Colonial FSC and you can often find him volunteering for multiple club events. Chad sees CFSC as an extended family and wants to see the overall success of his home club.
EXPERIENCE
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Coach of National Competitors: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
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Coach of International Competitors 2015, 2016
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Co-Director of CFSC’s annual Ice show “Ice Crystals” 2011-present
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Member of CFSC’s Board of Directors 2012-2016
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Member of CFSC’s Professionals Committee 2014-2016
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CFSC Professional member 2007-Present
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Head Coach Northeastern University Inter-Collegiate team 2007-2011
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Creative Skating Academy 2005-2009
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CFSC Basic Skills 2004-Present
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Associates Degree Framingham State University 2002-2004
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Franklin High School Graduate, Class of 2002
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Proficient in Garage Band; Music editing
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Ordained Minister, Universal Life Church
QUALIFICATIONS
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USFS Triple Gold Medalist – Freestyle, Moves in the Field, Pairs
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National Competitor, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006
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Sectional Medalist 2004, 2006
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Sectional Competitor 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006
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New England Regional Champion 2000, 2001, 2002
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New England Regional Medalist 1995, 1996
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New England Regional Competitor 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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Primary Skating Double for Will Ferrell in the 2007 Hollywood Block-Buster “Blades of Glory”
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Primary Skating double for Local Kiss 108 commercial 2007
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Representing member of Skating Club of Boston 2002-2007
Over Chad’s skating career, his family spared no expense for his skating. He has worked with a variety of coaches throughout his competitive career, taking the best pieces from all he came into contact.
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Sheryl Franks (Head coach, 1980 Olympian, World competitor)
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Alice Hayward (Jump Technician, PSA Master Rated)
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Karl Kurtz (Olympic, World, National coach)
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Ronald Luddington (Olympic, World, National coach)
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Lisa Coppola (National coach)
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Jeni Meno & Todd Sand (Olympians, World Medalists, National and World coaches)
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Scott Wendland (National and World coach)
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Phillip Mills (Olympic, World, National choreographer)
SKILLS
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Pair Skating
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Jump Technique
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Pole Harness
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Stroking/Power/Edges
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Choreography/Music Editing
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Spins
NOTES
Chad loves to work with skaters of all ages and levels; recreational or competitive. Chad has a real passion for figure skating and is an even-tempered coach who likes to focus on the positive before the negative. Please call or email Chad for current rates and availability.
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