Malea Kulkarni (Base Coach)

Email:malea.kulkarni@gmail.com

Currently NOT accepting students.

Availability to Teach/Areas of Specialization:

-Canskate

-Star 1-5

-Synchro skills

Number of Years Coaching Experience:

Coach at MKSC from 2023-Present
Program Assistant from 2018-2023

Coaching Philosophy:

As a coach I emphasize creating a fun and supportive environment where skaters can develop foundational skating skills, while building confidence and friendships. I strive to foster development, encourage creativity, and appreciate that every skater progresses at their own pace. I center my coaching around having a positive environment by helping skaters overcome their fears, embracing the learning process, all with the ultimate goal of inspiring a lifelong passion for the sport of figure skating.

Qualifications/Certifications:

NCCP Skate Canada CanSkate Coach Trained
NCCP Skate Canada Regional Coach Trained
First Aid and CPR/AED level C certified
McGill University Student- B.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology

Professional Highlights::

2026 Represented Team Canada (Nova Junior) – ISU Junior Synchronized Skating Challenger Series (Boston, MA, USA; Turku, Finland)
2026 Canadian National Skating Championships Bronze Medalist – Junior Synchronized Skating (Nova Junior)
2025 Québec Sectional Championships Silver Medalist – Junior Synchronized Skating (Nova Junior)
2025 Canada Cup National Bronze Medalist – Gold Synchronized Skating (Starlight)
2024 Canada Cup National Gold Medalist – Gold Synchronized Skating (Starlight)
2023 Canada Cup National Silver Medalist – Intermediate (Gold) Synchronized Skating (Starlight)
Skate Ontario Provincials Qualifier – Freeskate (2020, 2023)

Highest STARSkate Test Levels Achieved:

Completed Dance: Diamond
Completed Skills: Gold
Completed/Competitive Artistic: Gold
Completed/Competitive Freeskate: Star 7