Yaroslav Merkepel (Slava)
WFSC Approved Coach
Email: merkepelslava@hotmail.com

Coaching Credentials:

  • National Development team coach
  • Areas: Freestyle, Moves in the field
  • Coach to Regional and Sectional finals medalist in singles
  • Studied at Kharkiv State institute of Physical training 1993-1998

Skating Credentials:

  • National team of Ukraine member 1993-1997
  • ISU Junior World Championship competitor
  • Finalist 1995 Hungary
  • Toured with Disney on ice 1997-2004
  • 1997, 1995 Cup of Ukraine-Gold Medalist