OUR COACHES
CO-HEAD COACH
BETH HOUGHTON
Beth has been figure skating since age 6 and competed as a member of the 31-time National champion Haydenettes for 10 years, under the leadership of Lynn Benson. Among many national and international medals, a highlight was helping the team achieve a 4th place finish at the World Championships in Rouen, France and Zagreb, Croatia. As a coach, Beth has experience at the sectional and national level. Prior to coming to UNH, she has coached the Nor’Easters in Falmouth, ME and the Synchro Stars in Nashua, NH. In addition to coaching the University of New Hampshire synchronized skating team, she is also the coach of the Sharper Edge based in Dover, NH.
CO-HEAD COACH
ASHLYN NADEAU
​Ashlyn's coaching journey began as a skater on the east coast, where she embarked on her skating career in Newburyport, MA. Her passion for skating led her to join the Hayden organization, laying the foundation for her future in coaching. Transitioning to the west coast, Ashlyn found her calling as a professional synchro skating coach for Team del Sol. Working with athletes of various levels and eventually skating for their Senior team, she contributed to the team's success in becoming Team USA. Returning to the east coast, Ashlyn dedicated her expertise to teams like Skyliners and currently lends her coaching skills to the Sharper Edge synchro teams. Throughout her coaching career, Ashlyn has achieved five national medals and two national titles, reflecting her commitment to excellence. Her greatest joy comes from witnessing athletes evolve into the best versions of themselves as skaters.