Tom Anderson
Tom Anderson
Tom Anderson
Head Coach Tom Anderson began speedskating at the age of 7 at the Northbrook Speed Skating Club. By age 16 he was selected by US Speedskating to train at the Olympic Education Center in Marquette MI, while competing internationally on the US National Team and Olympic Team Trials. Here's what Tom is up to when he's not coaching NBSSC:
Brian Hansen
Tom Anderson
Tom Anderson
Also a NBSSC alum, Head Long Track Coach Brian Hansen is a three-time Olympian and Olympic Silver-medalist. Check out what he's been up to besides coaching at NBSSC:
Deanna Joyce
Tom Anderson
Deanna Joyce
Head Development Coach Deanna was a competitive freestyle skater until college, and in 1982 she was on the team representing the Ice Skating Institute of America in Dubai, UAE. An ISI Gold rated and USFSA LTS rated coach, she coaches freestyle skating and hockey, and works with Special Olympics coaching children with special needs. She h
Head Development Coach Deanna was a competitive freestyle skater until college, and in 1982 she was on the team representing the Ice Skating Institute of America in Dubai, UAE. An ISI Gold rated and USFSA LTS rated coach, she coaches freestyle skating and hockey, and works with Special Olympics coaching children with special needs. She has a B.S. in Human Performance and Sport Studies, as well as Masters Degrees in both Public Health and Managerial & Organizational Behavior
Chuck Burke
Tom Anderson
Deanna Joyce
Coach Emeritus Chuck Burke skated his first Olympics in 1952, and still drops in from time to time to share his wisdom & skill. Our annual meet, the NorthBurke Short Track Open, is named for Chuck and Donna Burke. Read more about them here:
Chuck and Donna Burke: Speedskating royalty, right here in Northbrook (dailyherald.com)