Professionally coaching since 2013

Owen is dedicated to sharing his passion for skating with students of all ages and aspirations, whether they skate for recreation or competition. With a knack for guiding beginners on their skating journey, Owen prioritizes strong fundamental techniques to instill confidence and lay the groundwork for future growth. He adapts his teaching methods to suit the unique needs of each student, accommodating varying ages and skill levels with sensitivity and expertise.

Owen's coaching expertise and experience extends across local, interstate, and international competitive athletes, focusing particularly on jump and harness training, alongside other essential skating skills. Throughout his competitive career, Owen had the privilege of being coached by Olympians Mandy Woetzel and Cameron Medhurst, a mentorship that shaped his approach to coaching. His achievements include titles such as Australian Intermediate Men’s Champion in 2016 and multiple selections to the Ice Skating Australia National Squad and Victorian State Squad.

Currently pursuing Level 2 accreditation with the Australian Professional Coaches Association, Owen specializes in coaching singles skating, jump and harness techniques, and ice dance.

Skating Achievements 

Australian Intermediate Men's Champion:

• Champion: 2016

• Runner-Up: 2013, 2015

Ice Skating Australia National Squad Member:

• 2016, 2017, 2018

Victorian Intermediate Men's Champion:

• 2013, 2016

Victorian State Squad Member:

• 2016, 2017

Primary Ice Dance Nationals Competitor:

• Runner-Up: 2015

More about me

My journey with skating began with a spark ignited by watching the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998. Despite growing up in rural Australia where skating opportunities were limited, my passion for the sport never waned. It wasn't until I relocated to Melbourne in 2007 that I finally had the chance to pursue skating in 2009.

Since then, I have wholeheartedly committed myself to excelling both as a skater and a coach. I competed as a skater from 2012 to 2016, driven by my enduring love for the sport. Today, I continue to skate for recreation and enjoyment, embracing every moment on the ice.

My educational background is robust, rooted in teaching and music. Before discovering my passion for skating, I pursued classical music at a tertiary level while also teaching. Coming from a family of dedicated educators, I inherited a deep-seated passion for learning and imparting knowledge, which I now bring to my coaching in the skating world.