Boitano’s cookbook available on May 7 Lyons Press is proud to announce the May 7 release of What


Would Brian Boitano Make?: Fresh and Fun Recipes for Sharing with Family and Friends. Written by 1988 Olympic champion Brian Boitano, the book features a foreword by TV personality Giada De Laurentiis, host of The Food Network’s “Giada at Home.” What do cooking and fi gure skating have in common? They


both are creative, take lots of practice and have so many layers, as self-taught cook Boitano has learned. He began exploring diff erent foods and teaching himself to cook during his Olympic career when he toured the globe for competitions, trying new foods. Now he takes every opportunity to sample new foods, try out new combi- nations in the kitchen and test them on friends and family. Boitano’s exploration and self-taught cooking methods led


to his popular show on the Cooking Channel and this companion cookbook, What Would Brian Boitano Make? The recipes are de- signed for anyone who leads a typically energetic life, is always on the go and who is concerned with nutrition and great food. Featuring more than 75 recipes accessible to the home cook,


Boitano’s book includes dishes such as Butternut Squash Soup with Goat Cheese Toasts, Summer Squash Risotto with Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken, and Molten Chocolate Cakes with Raspber- ry Sauce. “I am going to go out on a limb and say I think Brian has


another gold (medal) here,” De Laurentiis said. “The recipes are accessible, healthy and a great addition to anyone’s kitchen, es- pecially those who love to entertain!” For more information, visit Boitano’s website


(www.brianboitano.com), follow him on Twitter (@BrianBoitano), or “like” him on Facebook (facebook.com/brianboitano).


New Basic Skills Program manager begins duties


Erin Schopf has joined the staff of U.S. Fig-


ure Skating as the Basic Skills Program manager. Schopf, a PSA-certifi ed program director, most re- cently was skating director for the City of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Schopf will help manage and grow U.S. Figure Skating’s 1,000 Basic Skills programs. “Erin’s enthusiasm is unparalleled for Basic


Erin Schopf


Skills, said Susi Wehrli-McLaughlin, senior director of membership. “She is a true supporter of the sport and an educator who will take this program to the next level.” As a competitive skater, Schopf trained in the Cleveland area while


spending several summers at the Indiana World Skating Academy. After skating, she attended Baldwin Wallace College where she earned a bache- lor’s degree in business administration. In 2002, she began working for the City of Shaker Heights and was a coach with the Shaker Figure Skating Club. Schopf is well known for her innovative classes, including new class-


es such as “My Tot and Me,” “Baby Blades,” “Learn to Synchro” and “Play Date on Ice.” She also was behind the popular “Chuck Rossbach Basic Skills Com- petition,” “Glide and Slide Summer Camp” and a successful summer skating school program. “I am excited to take on this new role with U.S. Figure Skating,” Schopf


said. “My goal is to bring my creativity and passion to the already existing Basic Skills Program and grow and retain members at the entry level. I look forward to spreading my enthusiasm and commitment as a Basic Skills advo- cate to the rest of the United States.”


Governing Council forms due soon


6 FEBRUARY 2013


New S.T.A.R.S. program coordinator named


Elite trainer Melissa Vriner has


joined U.S. Figure Skating’s Athlete High Performance team as the new national S.T.A.R.S. program coordinator. She will be in charge of operations


on site and take a lead role in the execu- tion of the S.T.A.R.S. combines under the guidance of U.S. Figure Skating’s Sports Science and Medicine Di- rector Peter Zapalo. “I am so excited about the upcoming S.T.A.R.S. combines,”


Melissa Vriner


Vriner said. “I have been involved with this program since it began three years ago and watching the athletes improve is such a thrill.” Vriner also sees the value as an educational and training


tool. “Along with physical improvements, our skaters will also


understand more about all of the diff erent athleticism aspects in- volved with our sport and how important it is to balance all those skills and abilities.” Vriner is a part of the changes and improvements that are


part of the 2013 combine season. “This year is going to be especially exciting, as we are adding


a fun and informative off -ice seminar at every single combine, and add to that, we are so excited to have Tanith Belbin and Rockne Brubaker join our S.T.A.R.S. team.”


The 2013 Governing Council, presented by Hilton HHonors, is set for May 3–5 at the DoubleTree by Hilton


Colorado Springs-World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. Clubs must submit their delegate forms by Feb. 15 and their proxy forms by April 12. Delegate and proxy forms can be found online at www.usfi gureskating.org under “Leadership” then “Governing Council.” Information regarding details of the meeting will be posted on that page as well as the members-only site, so please check back often. If you have questions, contact Kathy Drevs at KDrevs@usfi gureskating.org.


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