Levine Named Synchronized Skating Assistant Coach
4/12/2024 10:30:00 AM | Synchronized Skating
OXFORD, Ohio—Miami University head synchronized skating coach Katey Nyquist announced the addition of Sammie Levine to her staff as an assistant coach.
Levine was a four-year member of the RedHawks' senior team—completing her final campaign with the Red and White in 2023-24—and is a U.S. Figure Skating DREAM ambassador and captain.
"I am thrilled to name Sammie Levine as an assistant coach for the synchronized skating program," said Nyquist. "Sammie's competitive experience, combined with her background in coaching and psychology, are going to be invaluable assets to the success of our teams. I am looking forward to working closely with Sammie and continuing to build the synchronized skating program together."
"I am absolutely elated to take on the role as assistant coach of Miami University Synchronized Skating," said Levine, "I want to thank Katey Nyquist, Director of Athletics David Sayler, Lindsay Sparks, Katie (Bowling) Southwood, and the Miami Athletics administration for this opportunity. I'd also like to thank Kelley Morris-Adair, Carla DeGirolamo, and Lee Ann Shoker for their guidance and mentorship. This opportunity is an honor and a dream. I am excited to take on this challenge and help Miami Skating build upon its excellence."
During her time with the RedHawks, Levine helped Miami to silver medals at the 2022 and 2023 U.S. national championships and also berths to the ISU World Championships those same years, placing sixth each time. A three-year letterwinner with the RedHawks, Levine was named the senior team's Senior of the Year in 2024, Outstanding Skater in 2023, and Team Spirit Award Winner in 2022. Additionally, Levine was part of Miami Athletics' Champions 4Life Leadership Academy.
She has served as a mental training consultant and athlete ambassador with Denver Synchronicity for the past year and has been a figure skating coach with the Miami Skating Academy since August 2021. Levine earned an NFHS certification in the fundamentals of coaching and holds a U.S. Figure Skating Coaching Compliance certification.
Levine will earn her bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in coaching from Miami University in May 2024 and will start her assistant coach duties following graduation. She is pursuing a master's degree in sport leadership and management with a concentration in sports psychology.
Levine was a four-year member of the RedHawks' senior team—completing her final campaign with the Red and White in 2023-24—and is a U.S. Figure Skating DREAM ambassador and captain.
"I am thrilled to name Sammie Levine as an assistant coach for the synchronized skating program," said Nyquist. "Sammie's competitive experience, combined with her background in coaching and psychology, are going to be invaluable assets to the success of our teams. I am looking forward to working closely with Sammie and continuing to build the synchronized skating program together."
"I am absolutely elated to take on the role as assistant coach of Miami University Synchronized Skating," said Levine, "I want to thank Katey Nyquist, Director of Athletics David Sayler, Lindsay Sparks, Katie (Bowling) Southwood, and the Miami Athletics administration for this opportunity. I'd also like to thank Kelley Morris-Adair, Carla DeGirolamo, and Lee Ann Shoker for their guidance and mentorship. This opportunity is an honor and a dream. I am excited to take on this challenge and help Miami Skating build upon its excellence."
During her time with the RedHawks, Levine helped Miami to silver medals at the 2022 and 2023 U.S. national championships and also berths to the ISU World Championships those same years, placing sixth each time. A three-year letterwinner with the RedHawks, Levine was named the senior team's Senior of the Year in 2024, Outstanding Skater in 2023, and Team Spirit Award Winner in 2022. Additionally, Levine was part of Miami Athletics' Champions 4Life Leadership Academy.
She has served as a mental training consultant and athlete ambassador with Denver Synchronicity for the past year and has been a figure skating coach with the Miami Skating Academy since August 2021. Levine earned an NFHS certification in the fundamentals of coaching and holds a U.S. Figure Skating Coaching Compliance certification.
Levine will earn her bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in coaching from Miami University in May 2024 and will start her assistant coach duties following graduation. She is pursuing a master's degree in sport leadership and management with a concentration in sports psychology.
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