Meet Lauren Varga

I’m a lifelong skater with a passion for helping others experience the joy and confidence that skating brings. A member of U.S. Figure Skating since 1994, I began coaching at age 15 — helping new skaters find balance and control on the ice. In 2001, I earned my U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist distinction, and in 2004 became a Professional Skaters Association–accredited coach.

Training & Experience

Originally from Long Island, I also trained under top coaches at the University of Delaware and Lake Placid, competing regionally in singles and nationally with the Orange Experience Synchronized Skating Team while attending Syracuse University. My coaching experience spans competitive figure skating, choreography, off-ice conditioning, and power-skating instruction across some of New York’s top rinks — including The Rinx, Dix Hills Park, and Cicero Twin Ice.

Today 

After years working in healthcare communications, I’ve found my way back to the rink as my kids have discovered their love of skating, and I am so grateful. 💛

Coaching Philosophy

Having experienced both the highs of competition and the challenges of performance anxiety — and now as a goalie mom — I approach coaching with a balance of technical discipline and mental awareness. My goal is simple: to help every skater master their edges, build confidence, and find joy in progress — on and off the ice.