Alpine U12 Coach
Tom Becker started ski racing with the Brattleboro Outing Club in Maple Valley, Vermont. This was just a weekend program so eventually he wanted more and went to Carrabasset Valley Academy in Maine in 7th grade. His peers at CVA were Bode Miller and USST Coach Forest Carey.
Becker didn’t complete CVA and instead chose to pursue other interests. Following high school he joined the Navy Seabees with the intention of helping people around the world. He was in the Navy for 4 years.
Due to a chance encounter in the parking lot of Howelsen Hill during a cross country road trip, Tom started coaching at the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club where he was on staff for 10 years. He coached with a private race team on and off for several years after that, splitting time between travel with that group and running a very extensive farming operation in Missouri. Eventually his farming took over much of his time.
Becker is entering his second year with the SSCV U14 team and is an integral part of the team. We look forward to another amazing season with Tom!
Alpine U14 Coach
Martin join SSCV in Fall 2015. Martin grew up ski-racing in Scotland, where he chased the legendary Haggis beasties around the Highlands. He then went to school in Austria, graduating from Schigymnasium Stams. Between 1981 and 1995 he competed for the British Ski Team on the World Cup, mainly in speed events, achieving seven top-10 placings. He represented Britain at 4 Winter Olympics and 5 World Championships.
He then competed for two seasons on the Jeep King of the Mountain Downhill Series, winning the team event, with Steven Lee, in 1997. He also competed in the “24 Hours of Aspen”, and the World Grass Skiing Championships.
Martin has commentated on ski-racing for the UK’s Channel Four and the BBC, including during the 1999 World Championships in Vail. He is the Equipment Editor for Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Magazine.
Recently, Martin coached for the Big Sky Ski Team in Montana, and in the summer at Mt Hood for the Cascade Winter Sports Club. He also ran race camps at artificial ski slopes in the UK for 25 years. In the Alps, Martin has run ski clinics at Tignes, Grindelwald, Kitzbühel, Saalbach, Hintertux, Davos and Zermatt.
Martin’s brother Graham was also a World Cup downhiller, and now commentates on ski-racing for the BBC. Martin is a USSA Level 300 coach, graduating first in his class in 2012. He is very excited to be working with SSCV!
When not skiing, Martin enjoys playing soccer, and hiking.
Ada Bernard
Age Class Prep Coach
Ada is going into her second season at SSCV as an Age Class Prep
coach. Ada comes from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She has been
involved in alpine ski racing since she was a young girl, racing for
Marquette Mountain Racing Team for 10 years, and for Marquette
Senior High school varsity team for 4 years. She was also given the
opportunity to train with Wendy Mass for 4 years through the Great
Lakes Ski Academy, and became a three time MHSAA state champion.
She is beyond thrilled to be working at SSCV in our Age Class Prep
program. She knows the children are very impressionable, and these
years are crucial for the rest of their skiing career; she vows to give them
her all! When she is not on the mountain, you can find her on the
motocross track, or fishing!
Alpine U10/U12 Team Manager & Coach
Brett was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up skiing at Hidden Valley Ski Resort just outside of the city of St. Louis in St. Louis County. He attended the University of Wyoming and raced for the UW Ski Team racing in FIS, NCAA and NCSA races. After his college racing he returned to St. Louis and continued racing in USSA Central Region.
In 1991 he started the Hidden Valley Ski Team-St. Louis at the Hidden Valley Ski Resort. Over the years Brett has trained hundreds of kids and many Junior Olympians, FIS, College and Nor Am ski racers. HVST is still going strong with over 70 racers after 20 years.
In 2011, Brett took a U14 coaching job with Ski & Snowboard Club Vail and, in 2012, was promoted to Men’s U14 Head Coach. He now Heads the U12 Team where he oversees over 40 athletes and 6 staff. His U12 Team won the Team Overall Award at the Divisional Championships for 2 consecutive years under his leadership, and Brett looks forward to meeting that standard again this year.
He also enjoys working at different summer camps in the off season. When Brett is not on the hill he enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, golf and many other outdoor sports with his trusty dog, Sparky.
Alpine U14 Coach
Adam is excited to start his 5th year coaching at SSCV. After three years as the head women’s u16 coach, and a year working individually with athletes on special projects and return to snow from injury, Adam is thrilled to now work with Rob Worrell at U14, where he will lead the YOB 2011 group of boys and girls (1st year U14 athletes). Throughout his career, Adam has found his greatest satisfaction in the shared experience of empowerment through testing one’s limits and reshaping perceived boundaries.
Adam has worked with many of the most successful US ski racers to compete on the world stage since he started coaching full-time, 25 years ago.
Prior to coming to Ski and Snowboard Club Vail in the fall of 2019, Chadbourne excelled in a variety of coaching and leadership roles in the sport, including:
• Head Men’s Europa Cup SL/GS Coach and Head Men’s NorAm/Junior Coach for the US Ski Team, 1998-2005
• Alpine Program Director at Burke Mountain Academy (named Alpine Club of the Year in 2007 under Adam’s leadership), 2005-2012
• Snowsports Director at Waterville Valley Academy and the WVBBTS, 2012-2016
• Alpine Director of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (named Alpine Club of the Year twice under Adam’s leadership, in both 2017 and 2018), 2016-2019
• Adam is one of only a select few active level 500, internationally certified coaches in the entire US Ski and Snowboard system.
Across these roles, Adam has the unique distinction of having directly coached seven different juniors who were named Ski Racing Media’s “Junior of the Year” (awarded separately to men and women) a total of 15 times since 2002.
Adam has enjoyed personal recognition as U.S. Skiing’s ‘Domestic Coach of the Year,’ and separately as ‘Coach of the Year’ by the Vermont Alpine Racing Association. Still, he counts his collection of thank-you notes a more prized measure of his professional self.
Adam is married to Alison Megroz Chadbourne and is the proud father of two children, EJ and Anya. Adam and his wife, Alison, are graduates of Bates College, in Maine, where they first met at a ski team practice in the mid-nineties.
Alpine Men's and Women's U16 Head Coach
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Ian Dunlop’s passion for ski racing began at a little ski area called Heiliger Huegel. A competitive, multi-sport athlete in his youth, Ian ultimately decided to pursue ski racing full time in Colorado during high school. After high school, he was four-year-letterman at the University of Denver, helping the team to a National Championship in 2005, while obtaining his bachelor's in psychology.
Ian started his coaching career as the postgraduate coach at the Winter Park Competition Center immediately following college, and he eventually worked his way into the position of Alpine Director. From 2007-2013, a number of athletes from the Winter Park program continued on to NCAA ski teams nationwide, including multiple NCAA All-Americans. The program also placed many U16s into the national spotlight, at one point having three National Training Group athletes at the U16 level. Most recently, Ian has worked with U.S. Ski & Snowboard as the Rocky Central Regional Development Coach, overseeing the region’s development of U16 and older athletes.
Ian, his wife Emily, and their three kids Ainsley, Ewan, and Lachlan are thrilled to join the Ski Club Vail community.
Alpine Men's FIS Head Coach
Growing up in Fayston, Vermont, Pat learned how to ski at Temple Mountain in New Hampshire. Having found his love of skiing he attended Green Mountain Valley School (Waitsfield, VT) from grade 8 through a postgraduate year. After that, he was a four-year member of the University of Colorado NCAA Ski Team where he was part of the 2006 NCAA National Championship Team and captained the team in 2008.
He then went on to a competitive post-college career competing in FIS World Cup Ski Cross from 2010 to 2013, including competing in the 2011 ESPN X-Games and the 2011 FIS Freestyle World Championships. In his years after competition, he has been the Head of USA Race Department for both Marker Volkl Dabello and Head Wintersports. Pat married Alice McKennis in May 2021.
Age Class Prep Coach
Taylor has been involved in ski racing since she was five years old. She
raced with the Mammoth Mountain Ski Team in Mammoth, California,
and she graduated from Jserra Catholic High School in 2018. After high
school, Taylor attended Auburn University on a Women's Soccer athletic
scholarship. She graduated in 2022 with a B.S. in Early
Childhood/Elementary Special Education. Taylor has a teaching
certification in Early Childhood Special Education and has a passion for
teaching children in sports and in the classroom.
Taylor is so excited to work with the Age Class Prep athletes to help
them develop their skills and grow as individuals on and off the
mountain! As a former collegiate athlete, she has learned how to balance
her time between sports, academics, and her own personal growth, and
hopes to share this knowledge with the Age Class Prep athletes.
Age Class Prep Coach
Charlie was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (a.k.a - a yooper)
and has been skiing since his parents began to teach him around age 3. Charlie's
story follows “Shortly after learning the basics of skiing, my parents and I were
stopped by a ski patroller because I liked to ski straight down the hill with as
minimal turns as possible. They recommended I either get further lessons or join a
local racing team to avoid injuring myself or anyone else. The following year my
parents signed me up for a local team, I began learning the world of ski racing and
quickly became fully involved with it.
I participated in ski racing until high school where I gave up skiing to focus on
football, track & field, and strength training in the gym. Upon graduating from high
school, I attended Michigan Technological University and started to ski again as I
looked to be as active as possible during the winters and returned to racing, joining
the club ski team and competing in USCSA competitions throughout the Midwest.
Throughout the four years in college I made some great friends and enjoyed being
able to participate and help my teammates, local club and high schoolers we trained
with. Throughout my last semester, I wondered how I would fill the void of not
racing throughout the winter. I believe being able to work with the wonderful
coaches and athletes at SSCV is going to do just that.
This past spring I finished my college education and I received my Bachelor’s and
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering. Outside of this new opportunity, I work full
time in the valley as a structural designer pursuing licensure as a professional
engineer and often find myself in the gym strength training outside of work. I am
very excited to join SSCV, help pass along my passion for ski racing, and the
challenges and rewards that come with it. I hope to build some great relationships
and help everyone involved in the community have a fun and successful season.”
Alpine FIS Men's NorAm Coach
Will grew up in Manchester, Vermont, and grew up skiing at Bromley Mountain before attending Stratton Mountain School and skiing for Williams College. While at Williams, Will studied English and economics. Will coached Men's FIS at Stratton Mountain School for three years prior to coming to Vail. Will holds a USSA level 300 coaching license.
Alpine U16 Women's Coach
Hometown: Newington, CT
Ian’s love of skiing was seen from an early age, spending long drives in the car to ski in other places outside of his hometown of Newington, CT.
During his years at Newington High School (Newington, CT) he was a member of the soccer, alpine skiing, and lacrosse teams. Earning accolades for his athletic abilities, in soccer he was named to the All-Conference and All-New Britain Herald Teams his Junior year and All-Conference Honorable Mention during his senior year. The ski team was where Ian’s athletic talents shined most, he was a four time All-State Skier, helped his team ski to a Championship Title, and earned a State Championship GS Title. During his high school years he also raced outside of his high school team, in 2007 he skied his way to a 10th at Junior Olympics!
After graduating from high school, Ian went on to join the Saint Michael’s College NCAA Ski Team (Colchester, VT). He was a member of the Carnival team. In addition to being an asset on the ski team, Ian enriched the community as a leader during Pre-Orientation Weekends, Orientation, and was a member of the Senior Class Gift Committee. Ian graduated in 2010, with a BA in History, and a minor in Political Science.
Following graduation Ian has been on the coaching staff at Taos (Taos, NM), and Loveland (Loveland, CO). He holds a USSA Level 200 Coaching Certification and a USSA Level 100 Referee Certification. He enjoys working with athletes to achieve their goals and help push them to the next level. Ian also is a proud supporter of Campbell Sullivan’s - SkiFast Foundation that supports ‘sarcoma warriors’, whose mission is to assist and support pediatric cancer patients with sarcoma cancers.
Ian’s other passions include: mullets, mountain biking, and skiing with friends.
Alpine FIS Men's Coach
Skiing has been what Scott’s family has done forever. He was first on snow at 18 months and has tried to be on snow as much as possible since then.
In 2006, Scott graduated from Carrabassett Valley Academy (Maine). He went on to graduate from St. Lawrence University (New York) in 2012 with a bachelor's in psychology and a minor in sports studies and exercise science. He was a four-year member of the Alpine Team during his time at St. Lawrence.
Following graduation, he came to SSCV as a coach from 2012 to 2016. From 2016 to 2019, he coached for Sugar Bowl Academy, Team Clif Bar Ski Racing and Mammoth Mountain Ski Team. Scott rejoined SSCV in 2019.
Scott currently holds a USSS Level 200 Alpine Coach and Level 1 Referee certifications.
He wants to help athletes continue to foster their love for the sport and learn that opportunities can be gained through hard work and dedication. Scott just loves helping athletes find their passion for the sport and helping guide them toward being the best person that they can be.
Alpine Race Coordinator
PJ joined SSCV in 1998. He hails from Amsterdam, New York. PJ was a NCAA skier at Western State College and a USSA Citizen Champion. He coached at both Saranac High School in upstate New York as well as Middle Park High School in Colorado. PJ is a USSA Level 4 certified Technical Delegate and Chief of Race and sits at the Vice President on the RMSRO Board.
PJ graduated from Western State College in 1969 with a BA in Physical Education and when PJ isn’t running our races, you can find him cruising on his BMW motorcycle.
Alpine U16 Men's Coach
Andrew was born and raised in Andover, Massachusetts. He grew up racing for the Franconia Ski Club in Franconia, NH. In his early years, he was fortunate to be coached by Bode Miller’s Uncle Mike Kenney who instilled him with the lifelong passion for ski racing.
Andrew graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. After completing college, he spent several years working at Putnam Investments, but decided to hang up his tie and pursue his passion for skiing and coaching. Before coming to SSCV, Andrew coached the Cannon Mountain Development Team and was the Assistant Head Coach for the Vail Development Team.
With his free time, Andrew enjoys thrill seeking, exploring the world, and going fast!
U10/U12 Technical Directory & Coach
Born and raised in Taos, New Mexico, Sylvan grew up skiing and started racing at age 8. He moved to Summit County, Colorado, to train full time through high school and a postgraduate year and then skied for University of Colorado (Boulder).
Sylvan started his coaching career at CU-Boulder as the Assistant Coach. That led to working at Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and Team Summit where he worked with U12 to FIS athletes. Sylvan then moved to Stratton Mountain School in Vermont where he worked with the postgraduate women and then the Men's FIS program. Wanting to get back to Colorado, he came to SSCV and was lead U16 coach for a year before spending a few years as a private coach.
In his free time Sylvan likes mountain biking, spending time with his family, hiking with his dogs, gardening and working around the house.
Sylvan is very excited to work with the U10/U12 crew this season and its great staff and an excellent group of athletes.
Alpine U10/U12 Coach
Simon arrived at SSCV in 1997. He hails from Altamont, NY and has coached with many different programs within SSCV as well as with Team Gilboa, Perisher, Australia and Club Catolica in Santiago Chile. Simon has coached J5 and FIS Level athletes and is a Level 300 USSA certified coach. He is affiliated with the USSA, PSIA, APSI and RMSRO. Simon’s goals for his athletes this season are to help them develop a strong foundation of skiing skills through training and free skiing to be successful in not only races but more importantly for a long future career in skiing.
Simon graduated from the University of Colorado in 1991 with a BA in Political Science and International Affairs. At CU he participated on the Track and Field and Cross Country teams. When Simon isn’t coaching, he loves to road and mountain bike, travel, surf, read and spend time with his family.
U14/U16 Part-Time Junior Coach
In Brady’s words - “I love to ski. I learned how to ski when I was less
than two years old at Beaver Creek, coming from Chicago to ski as often
as my family and I were able. I joined a Wisconsin Alpine race team and
became a Devo athlete and a guest of Ski Club Vail before I joined the
Alpine race team in 2019. In 2021 I switched over to the Big Mountain
team. I am also on the SSCV Cross Country Mountain bike team.
I love to teach kids. Two years ago, I was a sailing instructor at the kids
sailing school at Dillon Marina, and this year I am a math teaching aid to
the 4th graders at Vail Mountain School, where I attend school. I love
skiing, sailing, mountain biking and teaching. I can’t wait to ski with
you!”
Strength & Conditioning Manager and Alpine Strength & Conditioning Coach
David Miller’s purpose is to guide athletes to exercise regularly in a safe and healthy capacity and to coach, motivate / inspire elite level athletes to peak performances.
In 37 years of Olympic Weightlifting David’s experiences span the spectrum from competitive athlete, International Coach & Lecturer to Certification Instructor, Olympic level International Referee, Weightlifting Training Center Head Coach and former CrossFit gym owner. Throughout these many years, David had the honor of producing multiple State, National and International Weightlifting athletes. He traveled twice in his career as Coach and Team Leader on International assignments for USA Weightlifting. David is an active member of NSCA as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and continues to participate in the Special Interest Groups for Weightlifting, Collegiate Coaching and Long Term Athletic Development. For the past three years , David has been the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for The University of Houston's Track & Field Team under coaches and Olympic Track and Field Champions Leroy Burrell and Carl Lewis.
While competing nationally, David gained coaching education through the International Level and in 1997 began leading USA Weightlifting Coaching Certification Courses. Twenty-five years ago the majority of attendees to these certifications were Collegiate Division I, II and NFL/MLB/NBA Strength & Conditioning Coaches. Today, more individuals, Personal Trainers and CrossFit Coaches attend these courses. Together with the thousands David has had the opportunity to certify through USA Weightlifting, David spent a great amount of time teaching young coaches world-wide how to help spread the love of the Olympic sport and its direct application to improving athletic performance.
David is excited to join Ski & Snowboard Club Vail as Strength Coach for the Alpine racers and coordinator of all the Club's Strength & Conditioning. David truly believes that in order to maximize an athlete’s performance with Olympic Weightlifting, whether as a competitive Weightlifter or any other sport athlete that safety, efficiency of movement and incorporating fun are required to reach the podium. David looks forward to bringing these ideologies and practices to the athletes of Ski & Snowboard Club Vail.
Alpine U16 Women's Head Coach
Growing up, Lisa loved sports. She played any sport that she could get involved in, including soccer, softball, basketball, volleyball, track and swimming. She fell in love with skiing and ripping down courses as fast as she could.
As an athlete Lisa competed for Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, from when she was young through her postgraduate years. Skiing took her internationally to Topolino, Whistler Cup and World Juniors. She graduated from University of Colorado, with a bachelor's degree in biology. While competing for CU, she won multiple all-American awards and an NCAA Championship Title.
Having over a decade of experience in coaching, she has spent time working with NorAm, FIS and U16s at local, national and international races. Lisa’s love of skiing keeps her looking forward to motivating athletes to achieve their goals.
When Lisa is not coaching, she loves to ski on powder days with friends. If there is no powder to be found, she can be caught getting highly competitive in ping pong or board games, or enjoying her love of cooking.
Alpine U10/U12 Coach
Crawford is a longtime professional ski coach back at SSCV with the Women’s U 16 Program. He lives in Vail with his wife Liv. Their four children are grown with only Max, a senior at Rhode Island School of Design, still sometimes at home. All of the family have attended or worked at SSCV over the years. Mia, Nikken, Zeke, and Max as athletes. Crawford, Liv and Mia as coaches.
Crawford is a USSA Certified Level 500 Master Coach. He has worked with athletes from 5 and 6 years old up to the US Ski Team, where he has served: “two tours of duty”. He has been honored both at USST Development Coach of the Year and US Olympic Development Coach of the Year. With John Hale, Kirk Dwyer, and Adam Chadbourne bringing him back last season he is honored to be “back in the Club”.
Alpine U14/U16 Part Time Head Coach
Dolly's passion for skiing began at age 2 when she learned to ski. Her love of ski racing developed when she started attending Carrabassett Valley Academy
in 1984. In 1989, Dolly moved to Colorado and attended Colorado College. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Asian Studies with an emphasis on Japan.
After graduating from Colorado College, Dolly moved to Crested Butte where she began her career in the ski industry. Dolly spent 15 years instructing and supervising at the Crested Butte Ski School where she completed her Level 3 PSIA certification. She coached for 2 years for Crested Butte Academy, working primarily with the FIS/NorAm athletes. She also was Head Coach for the Crested Butte Ski Club for 3 years. During this time, Dolly completed her Level 300 Coaching certification.
In 2013, Dolly moved to the Eagle Valley. Dolly began coaching for SSCV in 2017 when her then 8-year-old twins joined the club as Future Stars athletes. Dolly is excited to be coaching the U14/U16 PT team again this year, working with this age group is really exciting because we are building on fundamentals, enhancing our love of the sport and really delving into tactics and mental focus. We get a great mix of free skiing, having fun with friends, and honing our skills in the gates.
Alpine U16 Women's Coach
Charley grew up in Bozeman, MT and began skiing at Bridger Bowl Ski Area. While attending Montana State University he began teaching skiing and shortly thereafter began his coaching career with the Bridger Ski Foundation. Across the years he has held numerous positions within the ski industry. In late 2008, he and his family relocated to the south coast of England. Not eager to leave the mountains, he set out to establishing a winter base in 2009, while pursuing his European qualifications in order to be able to work freely and independently while there. Subsequently, he was based in Europe with his wife and 3 daughters. He spent several years between 2009 and 2017 coaching with the British Ski Academy based in Les Houches, France and later in Aosta, Italy. During his time there he coached a range of age groups on a full time basis training and racing at venues across Europe. He has also spent several southern hemisphere winters coaching in New Zealand.
Although based overseas with his family for more than 10 years prior to 2018, he did live and work in Vail from 2002-2008 when he worked as a Product Manager and Training Manager for the Vail Snowsports school. He holds several qualifications including
• USSA Level 200 certification
• BASI Level 4 (including ‘Eurotest’)
• European Mountain Safety Level 4
• PSIA Level 3
• He is also a retired PSIA.
Charley lives with his wife Noni and their three teenage daughters. When not spending time with his family, he enjoys being on two wheels-- road bike, mountain bike, or track bike if there happens to be a velodrome handy.
Having the privilege of working with a group of motivated young skiers never ceases to be exciting. “I aim to work with the whole team to create the best environment possible in order to allow each young athlete to fully enjoy their training, move their skiing forward, and get the very best from his or herself.”
Alpine Program Director
Brad comes to SSCV from Burke Mountain Academy, where he spent four years as Athletic Director. During Brad’s time at Burke, he led an overhaul of their Alpine program which culminated in the academy’s recognition by U.S. Ski and Snowboard as the Alpine Club of the Year in 2019 and 2020.
Brad graduated from Dartmouth College and was a member of the Australian Ski Team from 1997-2006. He represented Australia in two Olympic Winter Games and three FIS World Championships. During his time at Dartmouth, he won an individual NCAA slalom title and was runner up in the giant slalom in the same year.
Following his athletic career, Brad returned to his alma mater of Burke Mountain Academy, where he coached FIS boys from 2006-2009. He then headed back to Australia and assumed the role of Alpine Director for Ski and Snowboard Australia, which he held for seven years. He was the Alpine Performance Manager for the Australian Olympic Committee at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi during that time. Brad also led the Australian Team for three FIS World Ski Championships campaigns.
Brad is grateful for an opportunity to be part of the SSCV community and SSCV’s experienced coaching team. He enjoys working with athletes and their families to help athletes achieve their best with a training environment he believes is second to none.
Brad, his wife, Amy, and their three children are thrilled to be here in the Vail Valley exploring all that SSCV and the greater community have to offer.
Age Class Prep Junior Coach
Eva has been skiing with her family since she was 4. She has
participated in BEAVO and ski school programs and joined Ski
& Snowboard Club Vail as an athlete in 2019. She is eager to
get her third season of coaching under her belt. Eva loves
working with kids and will have the opportunity to grow and
learn alongside her athletes. When she is not skiing, she is a
dedicated student as a junior at East High School and a talented
lacrosse player.
Alpine U14 Head Coach
After a season in Europe where he coached the British Ski Academy, Rob Worrell has returned to SSCV to oversee the club’s full-time Age Class programs, including U14 and U12 alpine. The veteran coach will have specific coaching responsibilities within the U14 program and will work closely with the U12 staff in formulating a comprehensive approach to youth development.
Worrell was formerly Alpine Program Director for Team Summit, a U.S. Ski Team regional coach, and Alpine Head Coach at Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. He previously held the roles of Men's Alpine Director and U16 Head Coach at SSCV. For his efforts, Worrell was named USSA Alpine Coach of the Year in 2016.
SSCV Part-Time Programs Head Coach
Before moving to the Vail Valley and joining SSCV in 2011, Anje worked for U.S. Ski & Snowboard as the Rocky/Central Regional Youth Coach, having an integral part in developing and leading camps/events for the division as well as projects for the U.S. Ski Team development program. These projects hosted around the country helped set a foundation of fundamentals that propelled the Rocky/Central Region as a leading force nationally.
Anje grew up in Montana, as a competitive all-mountain skier, and raced through college. Her passion for winter sports led her to becoming an avid telemark and backcountry skier as well. She started her teaching and coaching career while at Bridger Ski Foundation, and she realized her love of coaching. In 1995, Anje moved to Colorado and worked at Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club as an Age Class coach/SSWSC educational coordinator, and later as a Women's FIS coach. Since then, she has been a coach for 25+ years at every age group, from NorAm/FIS athletes to the youngest skiers at Team Summit, Crested Butte Academy and as a private coach to several athletes including Alice McKennis (U.S. Ski Team/Olympian). Anje was the first female Alpine Competitive Director at Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. She has served several terms on R/C Region and RMD committees, has been an invited coach at international and national U.S. Ski Team camps/projects throughout the years. She is a Level 300 certified coach, and a current coach developer and clinic leader for U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
Anje hopes to instill a lifelong love of the sport to each of the athletes she coaches, and help them achieve their goals. She is excited to have a role where she is able to spend more time with her family: her husband, Rob, also a coach at SSCV; son Zane, a VSSA/SSCV alumni attending University of Colorado at Boulder; son Cody, a junior at VSSA; and her lovable dog, Powder.