Erin Gaber
Roller Skating History
Erin is a legacy skater born with skating in her genes. Her mother, Susan Ovens, was a National Champion Skater and competed in the 60’s and 70’s. When Erin was 4 years old, her mother asked if she wanted to go to the roller skating rink, and the rest was history. Erin started in Saturday beginner class just like many young skaters. She had her first competition at the age of 6 and went on to place 2nd at the National Championship her first year competing in 1995. She competed in all artistic disciplines and enjoyed spending any free time at the rink as well skating the sessions and developing her rhythm and jam skills. Her competitive skating career helped her develop as a person, travel the world, study under some of the most prestigious roller skating coaches in the world, and experience many different skating cultures.
Erin has been involved in the competitive roller skating industry for over thirty years. She is the director, head coach, and club president of the Mile High Artistic Skating Club. Her expertise within this industry will undoubtedly help any skater achieve their skating goals.
Why do you love teaching roller skating?
“Roller skating was a huge part of my life and really helped me develop many skills I use in everyday life. Competitive skating taught me how to set goals, create a plan to achieve them, deal with failures, literally and metaphorically fall down and get back up again, good sportsmanship, focus, determination, discipline, respect, and how to push myself to be the best version of myself…. Literally, so many things that made me into the person I am today came from roller skating! I love seeing the light bulb go off when students “get it” and I love when they see how skating relates to real life. I love to help grow the flame of passion for skating in my students and I love that it helps them in other aspects of their life as well.”
Competitive Roller Skating Accomplishments
* 30+ years of experience in the competitive world of roller skating
* 10 x World Team USA Member
* World Team Captain
* World Medals: 3
* National Medals: 50+
* Regional Medals: 100 +
* USARS Certified Coach
* USARS C Commission Judge
* SRSTA Certified Instructor
* Arthur Murray Ballroom Dance Certified Instructor
Natalia Wyatt
Roller Skating History
Natalia has 12 years of competitive artistic roller skating experience, competing in local, Regional, and National competitions beginning in 1996. She is trained in Freestyle, Inline Freestyle, Figures, Pairs, and Creative/Freedance. She has also competed in Small and Large Show groups and enjoys group skating including Precision and Synchro. She gained different perspectives to improve her skating expertise by traveling internationally and learning techniques from established coaches.
Why do you love teaching roller skating?
“I love teaching roller skating because it was such a huge part of my life growing up. Roller skating helped shape me in so many aspects, and I love sharing the craft with others. Being able to share my knowledge with skaters and watch them develop new skills as they grow is extremely rewarding. I enjoy helping all levels of skaters achieve their goals, and I love watching my students improve over time. No matter what your skating goals are, we can help you achieve them!"
Competitive Roller Skating Accomplishments
- 12 years of competitive experience
- National Medals: 10
- Regional Medals: 18
- USARS Certified Coach
- SafeSport Certified Coach
Amanda Isenburg
Roller Skating History
Amanda learned to skate through visits to the local rink while in daycare and began learning artistic skating in 6th grade after a roller rink birthday party. She fell in love with skating and within a few years, her brothers and parents were all competing too. Amanda competed in figures, solo dance, team dance, free dance, creative dance and freestyle. She stopped most competitive skating after high school and only occasionally dabbled in skating until she learned an artistic team existed in the Denver metro area in 2023. After 25 years of retirement, she returned to competitive artistic skating in 2023 and enjoys competing in figures, dance, and creative dance while also sharing her knowledge through coaching. She also enjoys teaching the learn to skate class.
Why do you love teaching roller skating?
“I love sharing the sport of roller skating with anyone who is interested in learning! Seeing someone have a breakthrough on something they are struggling with or pick up a new skill is rewarding. I enjoy seeing the sport grow and I am happy to help that in whatever way I can.”
Competitive Roller Skating Accomplishments
- Regional medals: 17
- National medals: 1
- Achievement Tests Completed: 25
- USARS Certified Coach
- SafeSport Certified Coach