by Debra Stefan
USAJRF Jump Rope Coach

Instructor/Coach for jump rope programs in university athletics, health clubs, and youth facilities since 1979

Established programs to provide safe, fun and effective exercise through all forms of rope jumping recreationally and competitively for individuals and teams

University of Nevada, Las Vegas- accredited jump rope program '85-'88 School of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; Athletic Department--football and   basketball off-season training

Nevada State Board of Education accredited 2 courses designed for Clark County School District's Professional Development Educational (PDE) curriculum for professional Physical Education Specialists-Elementary Jump Rope and Competition Jump Rope--since '96

National tournament director for Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Jr. Olympic sanction, as well as, USA Jump Rope Federation regional tournament director '97 and '98

USA Jump Rope Federation's 9-state regional representative  presenting school exhibitions and student body assemblies throughout the Clark County School District-'96-'98

Developed nationally ranked "Nevada Star Skippers" Jr. Olympic team whose members performed locally in many community events, parades and media events 

Developed youngest qualified athletes for '97 AAU Jr. Olympics, as well as, '98 USA Jump Rope National Championships seen on (ESPN's Wide World of Sports)

Freestyle Jump Rope artist in single-rope freestyle and exhibition style jumping--performed in many diverse arenas from convention halls to half-times 

Innovator of the horizontal hitch kick jump rope technique known as the "Stefan Kick" (see logo below)