Lee Chandler Joins Hayden Synchro
LEXINGTON, MA - The Board of Directors for the Hayden Synchronized Skating Teams, Inc. (Hayden Synchro) and Saga Krantz are excited to announce that Lee Chandler will be joining the coaching staff beginning in the 2020-2021 season.
“I am thrilled that Lee Chandler is joining our coaching staff. Lee’s experience in international competition, creativity in choreography and fine eye to technical elements is a great addition to our solid coaching team. Bringing Lee on board will enable us to continue with our forward thinking and desire for excellence,“ said Saga Krantz, Director of Synchronized Skating.
“Synchronized Skating continues to rapidly evolve, demanding more of our coaches and skaters to think and work outside of the box. We are constantly thinking and moving our teams forward to the future. Lee brings many years of international competition experience as a synchronized skater with NEXXICE and as a choreographer for many teams. This is a fabulous opportunity for Hayden Synchro,“ added Gail Hanson-Mayer, President.
About Lee Chandler:
Chandler brings many years of professional experience, as both a coach and skater. He is respected for his work in synchronized skating, pairs and singles. His skating credentials and achievements speak of a career of excellence that includes: 6 time World Synchronized Skating Competitor & Team Canada Member with NEXXICE (2011-2016). During this time they earned 3 World Silver Medals and were the 2015 World Champions. Chandler is also a 5 time Canadian Champion in figure skating (Pre-Novice Mens Champion 2006 & 2007, Novice Mens Champion 2008, 2009 & 2010).
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Hayden Synchro was founded in 1979. From their humble beginnings as one team, Hayden Synchro still remain true to their core values – Passion, Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, and Power. The organization is known for delivering exceptional performances that reflect the careful development of each individual skater and the focused precision of the whole team. Representing the Hayden Recreation Centre Figure Skating Club based in Lexington, MA, the organization fields competitive teams in levels from beginner to senior. Throughout the organization's 41 year history, Hayden Synchro teams have been crowned national champions 60 times across the senior, junior, novice, intermediate and juvenile divisions.