CHUCK HOLCOMB

Years with SSRA: 18
Years coaching: 25
Coaching experience: 1998-present Spokane Ski Racing Association (1998-99 Jr. HC/1999-present HC/PD/ED), Summers 2001-present SSRA Summer Ski Camps (Mt. Hood Oregon, Saas-Fee, Switzerland), 1994-98 Schweitzer Alpine Racing School. (YSL Coordinator 1994-97/HC 1997-98), 1993-94 Berkshire East, Deerfield Academy, and University of Massachusetts Varsity Ski Team, 
Honors/Recognition: PNSA Outstanding Coach of the year 2000-2001, Washington State Distinguished Teacher 2013-2014
Certifications/Education: USSCA Level 400 Coach; PSIA Lvl. 3 certified, Training Director; Alpine Official (ref., chief of course); BGS in Organizational Leadership: Gonzaga University 2005; 2006 PNSA Coaches Symposium; Master in Teaching, Whitworth University 2008.

Posts: 2010-present PNSA ACC U16/J3 Working Group Chairman; 2006-2010 PNSA ACC Chairman/Director of Alpine; 2003-2006 PNSA ACC YSL Working Group Chairman, 2002-2003 PNSA ACC Male Athlete Rep., EEYSL President 2004-2006, EEYSL Secretary 2000-2004
Racing Experience: 3-time Junior Olympian, Regional FIS (Eastern Cup/Rocky Mtn. Trophy Series), NCAA/NCSA collegiate racing, FIS University Games, NCAA Eastern Champs.

MARK BURANDT

Years with SSRA: 39
Years coaching/teaching: 27 years
Coaching/teaching experience: 1982-1985 SSRA Asst. Junior Coach, 1990-95 Gonzaga Ski Racing Team Head Coach, 1991-98 and 1999-present SSRA Coach. Experience coaching at YSL, DEVO, Junior (JO through Nor Am level) and Masters levels. 2000-Present SSRA Junior Development Head Coach
Certifications/Education: USSCA Level 200
Racing Experience: 13 years; Western Region Team, 4-time Junior Olympian
Honors/recognition: Qualified and competed in U.S. Junior Nationals 1978-1981, PNSA Alpine Coach of the Year 2014
Occupation: Account Development Manager-Greeting Card Company
Hobbies: Soccer, biking and camping
Greatest skiing memory: Reaching 92 mph in downhill at Squaw Valley Junior Nationals
What does it take to succeed in this sport? Desire, drive, practice and talent
Coaching philosophy: All that I ask is that you put forth your best effort!
What motivates you as a ski coach? The enjoyment of seeing kids evolve into great athletes.
What ski equipment do you use? Nordica, what else?
Equipment advice: Make sure to consult someone who has good knowledge about ski racing before buying boots or skis.

Favorite World Cup Skier: Ingemar Stenmark

What is the funniest/strangest thing that you have seen/experienced while skiing? Mission Ridge downhill-Klev Shoening from Stevens Pass-did a helcopter off a bump doing 60 mph.

ALEX TYSON

MIKAYLA BRANDHORST

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ALEX BURANDT

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JON "EDDY" EDWARDS

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GARY PECK HEAD COACH

Years with SSRA: 36
Years coaching:31
Coaching experience: 28 years coaching with SSRA. The majority of my experience has been with Youth Ski League/Junior Development athletes, but I have spent several years coaching SSRA Juniors.
Coaching credentials: USSA Level 100 Coach
Occupation: Hospital Administrator
Hobbies: Skiing, biking, water skiing, hunting, ski patrolling
Greatest Skiing Memory: 1982 Buddy Werner Championships, we won it all!

What does it take to succeed in this sport? Fun, discipline, work ethic, family/coach support
Coaching philosophy: Go fast-take chances-win
What equipment do you use? Volkl, because they are the best.

Equipment advice: your choice

Favorite run at Mt. Spokane: Exterminator

Favorite World Cup Skier: Ingemar Stenmark

STEFAN BURANDT

Years with SSRA: 9
Years coaching/teaching: 4th year
Racing Experience: 9 years with SSRA
Honors/recognition: 2005-06 SSRA Course Crew Persperation Award

Certifications/Education: Doctoring up my PSIA Lvl 1 in photoshop (really, Stefan? How do you find time during the yodeling season?)
Occupation: Business Owner/Operator Stefan's Landscaping Maintenance; Ski Coach
Hobbies: Skateboarding, computer programming
What does it take to succeed in this sport? Practice and desire.
Coaching philosophy: Stay focused and try your best.
What motivates you as a ski coach? I love to ski, what could be better than being on the mountain all winter?!
What ski equipment do you use? Nordica

Equipment advice: Buy everything at full retail!

What is the funniest/strangest thing that you have seen/experienced while skiing? Racing at the 2003 Buddy Werner Championships at Mt. Hood Meadows in 4 feet of powder.

BERKELEY GUENZEL

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BRILEY THOMPSON

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GREG SCHEIDT

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ANDY WALKER

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MIKE HANSEN

Years with SSRA: 1st
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RIANNE ELLINGWOOD