ABOUT MAYOU
• Birthdate: March 28, 2004
• Coach: Jeffrey Philip Chang; Kevin Coppola
• Club: Ice House of New Jersey Figure Skating Club
Mayou Hayashi is 14 years old. She competes in the level of Novice in IJS (international judging system). She has been skating competitively for over 5 years and still enjoys it as much as she did on her first step on the ice. Entering a new school this fall, she got into the High School which she wants to go, best for her skating.
ABOUT COACH
Coach Jeffery Philip Chang (right)
Philip began skating at the age of 12, and continued to skate through college, training with Olga Garrity and Elaine Zayak. He was a performer with the Ice Theatre of NY and performed as a soloist with them 2009-2011.
He has been coaching ever since - teaching choreography, jumps, spins, MIF, and off-ice training. His students include multiple Sectional Competitors, Regional Champions, Medalists and competitors, the Collegiate National Champion, international Synchro medalists and USFS FS and MIF Gold Medalists. He's worked with National TS Suna Murray and Master Rated Coach Tom McGinnis and has called with National and multiple International and ISU Technical Specialists.
He graduated from NYU with a BA in Psychology, a minor in Chinese, and a concentration in Music. He also enjoys finding and editing music for figure skating, and being involved with the process of creating skating costumes.
Coach Kevin Coppola (left)
Kevin has been skating for 20 years and coaching for 9 years. He was a Regional, Sectional and National competitor and Collegiate National Champion.
He has coached Regional champions and competitors and Sectional competitors. Kevin specializes in jump technique, pole harness, and all aspects of IJS. Kevin also teaches Moves in the Field and Off-Ice training.
He has a Bachelor's Degree in International Trade from FIT.
Message from Coach Philip
"I met Mayou as the most smiley and quick spinning 9 year old. Even from then, she was always eager to learn and went from basics to the Juvenile level in less than a year. No matter what obstacle lies in her way, Mayou is like a river - she quietly overcomes whatever tries to stop her. I always am excited to see how Mayou will progress and continue growing as a person and as a beautiful skater. She is an interesting introvert who always has a unique perspective. Her resourceful thrift and compassionate and quiet kindness always impress me."
ABOUT TEAM MAYOU
We are a group of volunteers who believe in Mayou's talent and her future success as a figure skater. If you are interested in joining us, please click here. Any kind of help would be appreciated.