Ski Race Coach Funny Ski Quotes
Charlie Boyer, ALPINE DIRECTOR
Hometown Mountain: Arizona Snowbowl! The best!
What did skiing/snowboarding mean to you growing up? Growing up, skiing was everything. I remember counting down the days until ski season would start. Not only did I love the skiing aspect, but I also made some of my closest friends while on ski team. Our team was truly a family, and we had so much fun together! I still have those friendships today, and most of us now coach together!
What was your highest competition level? FIS. I stopped racing when I was 18 after I tore my ACL for the 2nd time.
Why do you coach for FAST or GCFT? This is my 9th season coaching with Team FAST, and I absolutely love it! The athletes, the skiing, and the ability to be outside in nature doing what I love are all reasons why I love coaching. It is so fun to see the athletes improve, and most importantly watch them grow to love the sport of skiing. As long as the athletes are having fun, that's all that matters! "We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time!"
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? Respect and kindness. I believe everything in life comes down to respecting others and always being kind. You never know what other people are going through. Everyone needs a friend. If there is one quote I want my athletes to remember it would be: "Treat people as you would want to be treated. Speak to people how you want to be spoken to. Respect is earned, not given. You never know what someone else may be going through, be kind. Always."
Graham Hagerty, Head GCFT Freeski Coach
Hometown Mountain: Telluride
What did skiing/snowboarding mean to you growing up? Skiing and snowboarding was a way to get out and express yourself, push your limits, and spend time with family and friends.
What was your highest competition level? Local rail jams
Why do you coach for FAST or GCFT? I coach to help push the next generation physically and mentally to accomplish their goals and progress their love for the sport.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? I hope to pass on the drive to always be setting new goals for yourself and always pushing your limits.
MATT SCHMIDGALL, HEAD GCFT SNOWBOARD COACH
Hometown Mountain:The Arizona Snowbowl
What did snowboarding mean to you growing up? I learned in my freshman year of college and fell in love immediately. I have made a career out of snowboarding ever since.
What was your highest competition level? Never competed in snowboarding.
Why do you coach? To show the younger generation that you can be involved in the lifestyle and still be positive and have fun.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? Keep going for it! Never give up and always do everything you can to make it work.
STU HOWE, HEAD FAST RACE SKI COACH
Howdy, I'm Stu and I'm looking forward to my 10th year with the ski team. It's been an honor to be a part of the FAST Family and I look forward to making this year fun and safe.
BEN SCHULTZ, SKI COACH
Hometown Mountain:AZ Snowbowl
What did skiing mean to you growing up? Having fun with friends and family.
What was your highest competition level? Boze Bump Bash
Why do you coach? Skiing with kids is fun!
What is one important quality to pass on to your athletes? Pole plants.
DYLAN CAROLUS, SNOWBOARD COACH
Hometown mountain: Snowbowl
What did skiing mean to you growing up?I taught myself to snowboard on the local sledding hills around flagstaff growing up. To me it was a challenge, something for me to look forward to progressing at throughout the winter.
Highest level of competition? Rail Jams
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes?I would like to pass down my lighthearted attitude toward the sport. Never to take oneself too seriously and always believe that you can improve your skills and relationships with other riders.
DYLAN GREEN, Snowboard Coach
Hometown Mountain:Arizona Snowbowl
What did snowboarding mean to you growing up? Snowboarding was everything, a way to get away from school and just let loose. It was my passion.
What was your highest competition level? National
Why do you coach? I want to teach kids to love the sport as much as I do.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? Be kind to everyone no matter who they are.
Emily Workman, SKI COACH
Hometown Mountain:Alyeska, Alaska.
What was your highest competition level? My highest competition level was U16 and then I became a coach for the Alyeska Mighty Mites.
Why do you coach for FAST and GCFT? I coach for FAST because I want these kids to have an equally amazing skiing career like I did as a kid and a lot of times coaches can be what determines the enjoyability. I love being able to share the magic and my love of this sport with kids who love it just as much as me.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? My goals as a coach are to ALWAYS have fun, coach the fundamentals of racing via progression, and aggressively cheer my athletes on both in and out of the race course.
ELIZA ESKE, SNOWBOARD COACH
Hometown Mountain: Sunrise Park Resort, Greer, AZ
What did skiing / snowboarding mean to you growing up?While growing up skiing and snowboarding was something to look forward to, an escape from the heat in the valley, a big snowstorm, spending time with friends and family, and also being able to visit my grandparents- the ones who first signed me up for ski lessons and who lived right next to the Snow Basin resort in Utah. As I got older it meant a relaxing afternoon after a long morning of work or classes, running into the great friends you only see on the mountain, or finally sticking the new trick that I had been working on all season. It means excitement, leisure, validation, anything you want it to be!
Why do you coach?I coach because when I first learned how to snowboard, my coach was the one who helped me to develop my love for the mountain and the sport into more than just a winter hobby. "Just remember, in snowboarding, there's always room to improve yourself or to help others improve." I'm excited to share my passion for the mountain with those younger than me and help them to improve and be empowered during that process.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes?An important quality that I strive to pass on to the athletes is confidence and self-belief. When a child values themself and their abilities they are more likely to try new things, stand up for themselves, take greater risks, and try again when they fail. All of which are important aspects of the sport of snowboarding but can be also used in all areas of their lives outside of the mountain.
Erin Childers, SKI COACH
Hometown Mountain: Boston Mills / Brandywine Ski Resort in Ohio
What did skiing mean to you growing up?For me, it was the time I was able to spend with my dad. My family was first introduced to skiing when my dad joined Ski Patrol and was learning to ski. His commitment to the ski patrol required him to have shifts every week which allowed him to bring my sister and me. When I think 'what skiing meant to me growing up', I think of all the times I spent riding the lift talking to him (even today), the long hours in the car driving to ski races, and the endless hours I spent perfecting ski drills during his patrol shifts.
What was your highest competition level? I raced USSA and FIS in the central region for the majority of my racing career. During that time, I qualified for the Rocky-Central Junior Olympics, now known as the Rocky-Central Junior Championships. I also was a NASTAR pace setter and raced in the local Ohio/Pennsylvania/New York Adult Metro Racing league (which had over 750 members). My highest accomplishment while racing Metro was winning the overall combine (SG/GS/SL) for both AA men and AA women.
Why do you coach FAST? The short answer…I love to teach AND I love skiing – specifically skiing fast. I love to pass on what I have been able to learn and see it benefit others. In training others I also get to learn in the process, I learn how to better communicate to different personalities, I learn new technologies and training methods, and I get to reflect on my own growth to help others. My favorite part of coaching is when you have worked with an athlete and he or she has that "ah-ha" moment. It may or may not be something you have directly contributed to that day—but as the coach, you know when they have had that "ah-ha" moment!! I am the eternal optimist, I am always thinking of innovative/individualized ways to get athletes to have their "ah-ha" moment because I believe they are all capable.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? I strive to pass on a number of things but mainly my knowledge and experiences. I had my fair share of learning "the hard way" or making every mistake when learning to race. Skiing, or more specifically ski racing, was not a common activity in Ohio. There were not many people in Ohio with high-level racing experience. My dad had to send me to training camps to unlearn many, MANY bad habits. I strive to pass on everything I have learned, whether it's new or traditional techniques, drills, future objectives, goals, or sportsmanship. In the end, I want them to be as prepared as possible and be the best possible skier—even if they don't stick with racing. The coach you see skiing on the mountain today was at one time that little girl that dropped her inside shoulder, didn't fully carve a turn, A-framed, dropped her hands, broke at the waist, and was late on every turn.
FLYNN FUHRMANN, SKI COACH
Hometown Mountain: Snowbowl
What did skiing / snowboarding mean to you growing up? Skiing was hanging out with friends having a good time.
What was your highest competition level?Southern Series
Why do you coach? To pass on skiing to the next generation.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? Relax and just enjoy being up on the mountain.
FORREST WILSON, Ski Coach
Hometown Mountain: Snowbowl
What did skiing / snowboarding mean to you growing up? It meant hanging out with my friends and getting to go fast!
What was your highest competition level? Bump Bash!
Why do you coach? To help kids find out what they love most about skiing.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? Taking time to reflect on what brings you the most joy!
Gilly Arnold, Snowboard Coach
Hometown Mountain: Tyrol Basin, WI
What did skiing/snowboarding mean to you growing up? Hanging out with my family. Then hanging out and having fun with my coaches.
What was your highest competition level? USASA Nationals age group and now trying to compete in the open class for racing
Why do you coach for FAST or GCFT? I coach because growing up some of my best memories were on the mountain with my team. Learning new things and goofing around with my teammates.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? I want to pass on is to have fun and love the sport.
GRACEN HOKANSON, SKI COACH
Hometown Mountain:Mt. Ashland
What did skiing mean to you growing up? Growing up my whole winter revolved around skiing, it was how I bonded with my family and some of my best friends I met on my race team.
What was your highest competition level? FIS Racing
Why do you coach? I coach because ski racing will always be a love of mine and I want to share that with others.
What is one important quality to pass on to your athletes? I hope to pass on a true love for skiing, not just doing it because your parents want you to. Because it is the best thing ever.
HANNES FLORES, SKI COACH
Hometown mountain? Snowbowl
What did skiing mean to you growing up? I did a lot of racing as a kid up until I was about 14. During college I was an instructor up at Snowbowl from 2009-2015. Skiing, snowboarding and surfing have been my favorite hobbies since I was a kid.
Highest level of competition? Stopped right before Junior Olympics
Why do you coach? I work in physical therapy and got my degree in exercise science. Throughout the years, I've found that I have to teach people.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes?One quality I strive to pass on to my athletes is to teach them that no matter what they do in life, if they put in time and stay disciplined and passionate they can achieve anything they set their minds to.
IAN MOONEN, SNOWBOARD COACH
Hometown Mountain: Wachusett Mountain, MA
What did skiing / snowboarding mean to you growing up? It was something new and exciting. I had never seen snow until age 13 and upon first sight, I knew I wanted to snowboard. It was all about staying safe and having fun.
What was your highest competition level? n/a
Why do you coach? Because I want to better myself as a person and rider, but also to sustain the longevity of the sport.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? Confidence. Knowing your ability and comfort is key to staying safe, having fun, and pushing to exceed these boundaries.
Jeff Schultz, SKI COACH
Hometown Mountain: Arizona Snowbowl What did skiing/snowboarding mean to you growing up: Skiing and ski racing were my absolute favorite thing to do growing up. I wanted to ski, train and race more than anything else all the way through High school. This love of skiing has persisted through my entire adult life and I still find being on the mountain one of the best things ever. What was your highest competition level: At my best I was an 80 point skier in GS and competed in international sanctioned races (FIS) in Colorado. Why do you coach for FAST or GCFT? I grew up skiing for FAST (at the time the Flagstaff Ski Team) and feel this is an amazing organization that made a huge positive impact in my life. Both of my sons race and ski for FAST and I feel like I've won the dad lottery that I get to share both skiing and team FAST with them. What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? Another coach once told me that the purpose of ski coaching is to help build better humans through ski racing. My number one priority is that my athletes love the sport of skiing. After that, I think it's the idea that hard work and achieving your goals can be fun and rewarding. One of my favorite quotes is "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." I think finding the joy in that work and and focusing on the process rather than the outcomes is a lesson that is critical for success in both ski racing and in life.
Jennifer Higgins, Ski Coach
Hometown Mountain: I grew up in Ireland and France but spent time skiing in the Alps mainly
What did skiing/ snowboarding mean to you growing up?Skiing for me was joy – I got to spend time with family, make new friends and have lots of fun exploring the mountain.
Highest level of competition:Local
Why do you coach?I have always enjoyed coaching any sport and helping young athletes develop sport and life skills – I feel privileged to have had these experiences myself. This year I'm really looking forward to having the opportunity to share the joy of skiing with young athletes and help them enjoy a skill and sport that can let them explore the world, meet people and enjoy the outdoors. I love the lessons that sport can teach us about resilience, courage and persistence; coaching gives me the opportunity to share these life lessons with others.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes:Support and celebrating each other's victories – we can be competitors and team mates at once helping each other through the ups and downs.
KEEGAN BOYER, COURSE CREW & SKI COACH
My name is Keegan Boyer. I am a mid-20's male who has coached for the past 4 seasons. I am extremely stoked to be coaching again.
Maddie Lawhead, SKI COACH
I grew up ski racing in the Pacific Northwest and moved to Arizona for College. I have been coaching for 5 years and enjoy passing my knowledge down to younger generations.
RYAN ASHLEY, SKI COACH
Hometown Mountain: Snowbowl
What did skiing / snowboarding mean to you growing up? Looked like fun
What was your highest competition level?Myself
Why do you coach?I love teaching, I love skiing, I love teaching skiing.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? Stay stoked!
Ryan Rawlinson, SKI COACH
Hometown Mountain:Snowbowl
What did skiing mean to you growing up?Like many other coaches on the team, I grew as a competitor on Team FAST. I loved to compete and push myself to become as competitive as possible. It has always been a family tradition that I hope to continue with the next generation. I loved just ripping around with my father and sister.
What was your highest competition level? J1-J2 junior regional competitor
Why do you coach? Like many others I have a mountain addiction and my passion is in ski racing. I feel I can help competitors become better and help build a fun lifestyle sport.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes?Resilience. It is one of few sports that teaches youngsters to be comfortable when conditions may be uncomfortable. Building mental toughness that will help them throughout their lives.
Tanner Fuhrmann, SKI COACH
Hometown Mountain: Arizona Snowbowl
What did skiing/snowboarding mean to you growing up? As a kid I remember waking up real early and trying to catch the first chair with all of my buds. Learning something new on skis is a very good feeling and I have a lot of great memories skiing and learning new things by myself and learning new things
What was your highest competition level? 13 yrs old with FAST
Why do you coach for FAST or GCFT? Expanding people's limits is a great feeling as a coach and when someone learns something new on the mountain and they get stoked, it's just awesome! I expect to learn new things and get stoked myself this season.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes? I want to help athletes understand the importance of persistency when improving themselves. It takes time to improve in anything and it is important to keep trying even if they don't get it on the first try. I also want to help show them how fun it can be to try new things and how fun skiing is!
TOM JONES, Ski Coach
Hometown Mountain: Bristol
What did skiing / snowboarding mean to you growing up? It was a fun way to be with friends on the mountain every week, I would look forward to ski season every year.
Why do you coach? To instill the same joy in others that I felt as a kid.
What is one important quality you strive to pass on to your athletes?A passion and love for mountain culture and snow sports.
TREVOR HUBBARD, COURSE CREW
Hi! My name is Trevor Hubbard. I was born and raised in Flagstaff on team FAST. I've been slinging B-Net for 10 years now and love seeing all the kiddos having a blast every weekend. I can't wait to get back at it. Pray for snow!!
TROY JORALMAN, COURSE CREW
Source: https://www.flagstaffskiclub.org/coaches
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