Our Team
Below is the full list of coaches and the venues you're most likely to see them at.
Founder · All Areas
Camp Director: Coach Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, 1986–1994; Ski Club Vail, 1981–1986; Associate Coach with US Men’s and Women’s Ski Team; Private coach, Olympic Coach and loves coaching all ages and abilities.
Founder · All Areas
Program Director: Founder of the Sports Club International Summer Racing Camps. Formerly Director of Development for the U.S. Ski Team, Men and Women. Head Men’s SL/GS Coach of the U.S. Ski Team, 1994–1996. Head Alpine Coach of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, 1986–94. Domestic Coach of the Year, 1990. SL/GS coach 1984–86. Executive Director of Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, 2002–2016. Alpine Director, Team Summit Colorado, 2018–present.
Vail · Copper · Valle Nevado · Whistler
Assistant Camp Director: Gladys has coached with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and Ski Club Vail, and has been an SCI coach for 15 years. Former Head FIS Coach at Sun Valley Ski Team and a key member of the UNM Championship Team. She loves coaching and feels fortunate to have had amazing coaches during her own racing career — they challenged, motivated, and inspired her, and she’s still loving it.
Vail · Copper · Valle Nevado · Whistler
Cindy brings a wealth of experience to SCI Camps. She has worked countrywide, from GMVS in Vermont to Telluride in Colorado, and is always available for all the campers’ every need.
Vail · Copper · Valle Nevado · Whistler
Having been a longtime camper at SCI, River transfers his knowledge and passion for ski racing to the young campers with pure happiness. When he’s not on the road with the US Ski Team or racing around the world, you’ll find him at SCI helping young aspiring campers “enjoy the process.”
Vail · Copper · Valle Nevado · Whistler
A Colorado native, Coach Storm is an inspirational role model, mentor, and valued coach on the SCI staff. She coaches at SCI camps in between her World Cup and US Ski Team duties. An NCAA GS champion at all levels, we’re honored to have her on staff whenever her schedule allows.
Vail · Copper · Valle Nevado · Whistler
Director of the Sugar Bowl Ski Team, CA. Named 1999 Far West Coach of the Year. Previously at Squaw Valley Ski Team.
Vail · Copper · Valle Nevado · Whistler
Max comes to us from Pennsylvania, Gould Academy, St. Lawrence University, and Vail, CO. He has coached with SCI at Sunday River, Vail, and Whistler camps. Lots of fun and improvement to be had as a camper in Max’s group!
Whistler · Valle Nevado
Brett joins SCI from Vail, where he coaches the U14 program at SSCV. Previously from Hidden Valley, and an incredibly passionate coach.
Vail · Copper · Valle Nevado · Whistler
SCI coach extraordinaire! With SCI for 10 years, a 3-time NCAA All-American, and a US Nationals top-ten competitor. Previously a coach at GMVS and currently with the University of Vermont. A tremendous addition to the SCI staff.
Whistler · Valle Nevado
With over 10 years coaching with SCI, Jim has worked in the ski industry his entire life — honing his skills in racing, coaching, bootfitting, and ski preparation. Schaffner is known worldwide for his work with athletes in racing service, and his greatest love is enhancing performance through coaching and equipment work. He calls Truckee, California home, where he owns and operates The Start Haus ski shop.
Whistler
Hailing from the great ski state of Vermont, Leyte is an integral coach for athletes of all ages. Previously a coach with the Bromley Outing Club, she now works with SSCV. She brings energy and a love of the sport to everyone around her.