Amanda is a NCCP level 2 qualified coach and has attained level 10 field moves. Throughout her own skating career, Amanda skated competitvely for 10 years and participated in skating schools hosted by Kathy casey, Annie Shelter, Brian Orsar and Janet Champion. She has also attended courses to develop her coaching knowledge including the recent ijs seminar. Amanda has recently graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from Glasgow Caledonia University.