Head Coach Simon Cho
Simon Cho joined the Potomac Speedskating Club as head coach in May 2016, after a long career as one of the world’s top skaters. He has proven to be a patient and dedicated coach, and our skaters have made great gains under his leadership. He led Potomac to five consecutive national club championships, in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023!
Coach Simon grew up skating at the ice rinks at Wheaton and Cabin John, where our team now practices, and went on to skate for the U.S. National Team. He won a bronze medal in the men’s relay at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010. The following year, he became the World Champion in the 500 meter in Sheffield, England. In 2012, he was the U.S. National Champion Overall.
Coach Simon emphasizes a positive coaching style coupled with a rigorous training regimen. Click here to read an article from Washingtonian Magazine about Coach Simon.
Assistant Coach John-Henry Krueger
John-Henry joined the Potomac Speedskating Club as assistant coach in April 2023. He is a 2-time Olympic medalist, now passing his world knowledge of speedskating to the next generation of skaters.