Alpine

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Brian spent his youth skiing and racing in Mammoth Lakes CA, before skiing on the Ski Team at the University of CO Boulder. After college, Brian coached for 1 year at CU, before returning to California to attend music school at the Musicians Institute. After graduation he worked as a sales rep for Volkl Skis, Blizzard/Dynafit, and Kneissl/Dachstein, over a 15 year period during the winters, while touring with various bands during the summers. In 2009 he moved back to Colorado and the Vail Valley with his wife and 4-year old son. He coached his son in the Buddy Werner program for 5 years and then 1 year as a substitute coach as SSCV. His son is currently a 2nd year U16 at SSCV. Brian is also a Hudson Institute of Coaching certified Executive Coach and works as an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant with many Fortune 500 Companies including, PwC, Pfizer, Mastercard, Daiichi Sankyo. Brian holds a USSA level 200 coaching certificate and is excited to work with and inspire a new group of young skiers.

Matt started skiing at age three and was lucky enough to learn how to ski at many great resorts in Europe.

Growing up Matt played rugby, cricket, and soccer. He graduated from the University of Salford (Salford, England) with a BSc (honors) in Quantity Surveying. In 2005, Matt moved to Washington DC to play semi-pro soccer.

He then moved to Eagle, CO in 2018. He is an Operations Director for a construction consulting company. Matt has previously coached soccer and rugby, and holds a RFU Level 1 certification. Matt’s main goal is to help athletes improve their skills while having fun. He also has a goal of becoming a certified USSA Level 100 Alpine 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.

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”.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.