Our Coaches

Julia Yancy

Nia Bessey moved to Nantucket at the age of three, where she found her love for ice skating at Nantucket Ice. She quickly picked up skating through the different programs that the ice rink offered and skated on the Nantucket Island Waves for many years. In 2013, Nia moved off the island to attend high school at Shattuck St. Mary’s to further her skating career in the Midwest. Throughout high school, she competed on the synchronized skating team and individually.

Nia attended college at Miami University (OH), where she achieved her dream of skating for the Senior Varsity Synchronized Skating Team. There, she competed on Team USA with Miami University for her first three years of college, traveling overseas to Germany, Sweden, Croatia, and France. Unfortunately, her senior year was cut short due to COVID-19. Nia is a 5-time National Competitor, 3-time National Bronze Medalist, and 2-time Gold Medalist.

Nia moved back to Nantucket 2 years ago and has been involved in coaching the Learn to Skate Program and giving private lessons at Nantucket Ice. She is beyond excited to have the opportunity to rebuild the synchronized skating program where she once started.