I'm Doug Ladret, an experienced coach, presenter and performer with a decades-long track record in figure skating development, training camps and public speaking across the globe. I lead Ladret Ice Sports and Sharper Edge Home Solutions, delivering hands-on coaching, keynote talks and engaging workshops for athletes and organizations alike. My work spans professional sports camps, media appearances and stage performances, always focused on inspiring and empowering others to perform at their best. Beyond coaching, I’ve built a diverse career in performance and media—hosting, announcing, acting and performing on stage and screen. I’m passionate about helping people grow, whether through instructional camps, motivational talks or creative collaboration on special projects.

Doug Ladret

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I'm Doug Ladret, an experienced coach, presenter and performer with a decades-long track record in figure skating development, training camps and public speaking across the globe. I lead Ladret Ice Sports and Sharper Edge Home Solutions, delivering hands-on coaching, keynote talks and engaging workshops for athletes and organizations alike. My work spans professional sports camps, media appearances and stage performances, always focused on inspiring and empowering others to perform at their best. Beyond coaching, I’ve built a diverse career in performance and media—hosting, announcing, acting and performing on stage and screen. I’m passionate about helping people grow, whether through instructional camps, motivational talks or creative collaboration on special projects.

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I’m Doug Ladret, an experienced coach, presenter and performer with a decades-long track record in figure skating development, training camps and public speaking across the globe. I lead Ladret Ice Sports and Sharper Edge Home Solutions, delivering hands-on coaching, keynote talks and engaging workshops for athletes and organizations alike. My work spans professional sports camps, media appearances and stage performances, always focused on inspiring and empowering others to perform at their best.

Beyond coaching, I’ve built a diverse career in performance and media—hosting, announcing, acting and performing on stage and screen. I’m passionate about helping people grow, whether through instructional camps, motivational talks or creative collaboration on special projects.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

President at Ladret Ice Sports
January 1, 2000 - Present
Founded Ladret Ice Sports; provides individual & group coaching; speaker & keynote at skating camps worldwide; leadership and program development.
President at Sharper Edge Home Solutions Inc.
January 1, 2018 - Present
Property investment, renovation & resales; leadership in real estate ventures.
National/International Figure Skating Coach, Director Figure Skating Development at Ice Den Scottsdale
December 31, 2016 - October 14, 2025
Coach and development director overseeing national and international figure skating programs.
Performance Director, Choreographic Team at IMG Stars On Ice
December 31, 2000 - October 14, 2025
Directed performance and choreography for Stars On Ice touring productions.
Feature Performer at IMG Stars On Ice
December 31, 1996 - October 14, 2025
Performer in Stars On Ice productions.
Actor at The Cutting Edge (Film)
December 31, 1992 - October 14, 2025
Actor in the feature film The Cutting Edge.
Captain & Spokesperson at Canada’s National Figure Skating Team
December 31, 1992 - October 14, 2025
Captain and spokesperson representing Canada’s national team at national and international events.
Narrator/Announcer/Host/Singer at Preston Figure Skating Club – Musical Theater on Ice
December 31, 1992 - October 14, 2025
Narrator, announcer, host and singer for annual Musical Theater on Ice productions.
MC & Co-Host at PSA EDI Award Ceremonies
December 31, 1998 - October 14, 2025
MC and co-host for PSA EDI Award ceremonies.
Freelance Music Recording & Editing at Self-employed
January 1, 1993 - Present
Freelance computer-based music recording and editing for figure skating, freestyle skiing and roller skating.
Leader/Drummer/Backup Vocalist at Urban Renewal
December 31, 1982 - October 14, 2025
Leader, drummer and backup vocalist for Urban Renewal R&B/Funk band.
Member at Carson Graham and Vancouver CC Vocal Jazz Ensembles
December 31, 1981 - October 14, 2025
Member of vocal jazz ensembles.
Freelance Guest Speaker/Presenter at Various organizations
December 31, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Freelance guest speaker/presenter at seminars, training camps, and conferences worldwide.
Freelance computer based music recording & editing
January 1, 1993 - Present
Freelance computer based music recording & editing for Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing & Roller Skating.
Guest coach & presenter at Kuala Lumpur skating camp
March 1, 2025 - Present
Guest coach & presenter at Kuala Lumpur skating camp
Guest coach & presenter at Jakarta skating camp
April 1, 2025 - Present
Guest coach & presenter at Jakarta skating camp
Hockey Skating techniques coach at Steele County Blades UPSHL training camp
September 1, 2024 - Present
Hockey skating techniques, UPSHL training camp
President at Ladret Ice Sports
January 1, 2000 - Present
Individual & Group coaching. Presenter & Keynote speaking
President at Sharper Edge Home Solutions Inc.
January 1, 2018 - Present
Property Investment, renovation & resales
Figure Skating Coach at 7K International Skating Academy & Monument Skating Academy
December 31, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Power & Edge Skating Specialist at Monument Hockey Academy
December 31, 2019 - October 14, 2025
National/International Figure Skating Coach, Director Figure Skating Development at Ice Den Scottsdale
December 31, 2016 - October 14, 2025
Performance Director, Choreographic team at IMG Stars On Ice
December 31, 2000 - October 14, 2025
Feature Performer at IMG Stars on Ice
December 31, 1996 - October 14, 2025
Actor in The Cutting Edge at The Cutting Edge
December 31, 1992 - October 14, 2025
Actor in feature film
Guest Speaker/Presenter at Seminars, training camps, fund raisers (various)
December 31, 1992 - October 14, 2025
Music Recording & Editing Specialist at Olympic Training Centre/Champions Training Centre Canada
December 31, 1992 - October 14, 2025
Leader, drummer and backup vocalist at Urban Renewal R&B/Funk band
December 31, 1982 - October 14, 2025
Member at Carson Graham and Vancouver CC Vocal Jazz Ensembles
December 31, 1981 - October 14, 2025
Narrator, Announcer, Host, Singer at Preston Figure Skating Club (Musical Theater on Ice)
December 31, 1992 - October 14, 2025
Captain & Spokesperson at Canada's National Figure Skating Team
December 31, 1992 - October 14, 2025
MC & Co Host at PSA EDI Award Ceremonies
December 31, 1992 - October 14, 2025
Guest Speaker at Kiwanis Club, Boys & Girls Club (amateur sports events)
December 31, 1992 - October 14, 2025
Freelance computer based music recording & editing at Self-employed (Figure Skating, Freestyle skiing & Roller Skating)
January 1, 1993 - Present
Freelance computer-based music recording and editing for figure skating, freestyle skiing and roller skating; includes coaching and presenting activities.
Guest coach & presenter at skating camps at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia skating camp
March 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Guest coach & presenter at Kuala Lumpur skating camp.
Guest coach & presenter at skating camps at Jakarta, Indonesia skating camp
April 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Guest coach & presenter at Jakarta skating camp.
Hockey Skating techniques at Steele County Blades UPSHL training camp
September 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Hockey skating techniques coaching at Steele County Blades UPSHL training camp.
President at Ladret Ice Sports
January 1, 2000 - Present
President; individual & group coaching; presenter & keynote speaking.
President at Sharper Edge Home Solutions Inc.
January 1, 2018 - Present
President; property investment, renovation & resales.
Figure Skating Coach at 7K International Skating Academy & Monument Skating Academy
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Figure skating coach; Colorado-based academies.
Power & Edge Skating Specialist at Monument Hockey Academy
January 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Power & Edge Skating Specialist.
National/International Figure Skating Coach, Director Figure Skating Development at Ice Den Scottsdale
January 1, 2016 - October 14, 2025
National/International figure skating coach; director figure skating development.
Performance Director, Choreographic team at IMG Stars On Ice
January 1, 2000 - October 14, 2025
Performance Director; choreographic team.
Feature Performer at IMG Stars on Ice
January 1, 1996 - October 14, 2025
Feature performer.
Actor at The Cutting Edge (film)
January 1, 1992 - October 14, 2025
Actor in the feature film The Cutting Edge.
Freelance Guest Speaker/Presenter at Seminars, training camps, fund raisers worldwide
January 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Freelance guest speaker/presenter for seminars, training camps and fund raisers worldwide.
Music Recording & Editing Specialist at Olympic Training Centre/Champions Training Centre Canada
January 1, 1992 - October 14, 2025
Music recording & editing specialist.
MC & Co Host at PSA EDI Award Ceremonies
January 1, 1998 - October 14, 2025
MC & Co Host of PSA EDI Award Ceremonies.
Announcer/Show Host at Champions on Ice, Stars On Ice
January 1, 1998 - October 14, 2025
Announcer/Show Host for Champions on Ice, Stars On Ice and various club & fund raising shows.

Education

at VCC Music College
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025

Qualifications

PSA Master Rated Coach Pairs & Freestyle
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
PSA Master Rated Coach Pairs & Freestyle
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
PSA Master Rated Coach
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Other