High Performance Director: Gillian Bower

Sports Medicine Director: Jaron Santelli - MD, CAQSM

Alpine Sport Science Director: Per Lundstam

Sport Science Director for Action & Endurance Sports: Tschana Schiller

Sports Medicine Staff

Jen Kimball - Clinical Specialist, COE Clinic Coordinator, Cross Country Medical Coordinator

Torey Anderson - Clinical Specialist, Alpine Medical Coordinator

Joe Cataudella - Freeski/Snowboard Medical Coordinator, Snowboard Slopestyle Team Athletic Trainer

Peter Toohey- Freestyle Medical Coordinator, Aerials Team Athletic Trainer 

Andrew Stewart - Freeski Slopestyle Team Physical Therapist

Jill Radzinski - Moguls Team Athletic Trainer 

Caitlin Ciccone - Men's Speed Team Physical Therapist

Abby Stanislaw - Women's Alpine Development Team Physical Therapist

Vinny Corrado - Men's Alpine Development Team Physical Therapist

Regan Dewhirst - Team Shiffrin Physical Therapist 

Athletic Development Staff

-Bob Poehling - Athletic Development Coordinator - Women's Alpine

Hometown - La Crosse, WI

Q: How did you come to be who you are?

A: Growing up and to this day, my family either watches or attends just about any Wisconsin sporting event possible. If we weren't going to the games, we would find random 5k races somewhere just before our own soccer games. I guess that's how you make kids tired so they sleep! Needless to say, my life has always revolved around sport. I've also always been fascinated with science and finding organization and answers. Unfortunately, after a BA in Biology and an MSc in Kinesiology, all I have figured out is that it's about quantifying uncertainty. So now I'm living my dream of using science to help sport performances in a small way.

Q: What is the best part of your job?
A: The constant problem-solving; whether it is balancing concurrent training demands in the gym, finding a bike wheel in Europe, or an excel formula that will help the ski coaches.

Q: On weekends, you can usually find me...?
A: I've recently taken up carpentry and woodworking. As a new homeowner, I have a never-ending list of project ideas. My first pleasantly surprised my wife, so I think I'll be allowed a second.

Q: What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
A: It is in giving that we receive - Saint Francis of Assisi

-Matt Voss - Athletic Development Coordinator - Freeski/Snowboard

Hometown - Orlando, FL

Q: How did you come to be who you are?
A: Growing up, athletics were always a big part of my identity. From youth city league to collegiate sports, it’s been my outlet and my favorite way to express myself. I started my career as a K-5 P.E. educator and fell in love with teaching movement. From there, I continued to receive opportunities to work with athletes at all different levels. Along the way, I was able to pick up two degrees from the University of Central Florida (2017 national champs) and a graduate degree from the University of Oregon. 10 years later, I now find myself as the Athletic Development Coach for the U.S. Snowboard and Freeski- Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Big Air teams.

Q: What is the best part of your job?
A: Building relationships and unlimited pretzels

Q: What are some of the causes you care about?
A: Creating space where people feel seen and valued, empowering minoritized communities, and dismantling the patriarchy

Q: What would be your personal motto?
A: Always say no to mayo
 

-Mark Dyer - Alpine D Teams Athletic Development Coordinator

-Calvin Chapman - Athletic Development Coach - Snowboard Cross

-Maddi Beck - Freestyle (AE/MO) Athletic Development Coach 

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Q: How did you come to be who you are?

A: Growing up, I was always running around the neighborhood playing hide and seek from my younger brother, jumping on the trampoline, and making up odd games to play with the other kids. I played every team sport imaginable, having my parents run me all around town (thanks mom and dad). In 4th grade, I went on a school field trip to Hidden Valley, a small ski hill, and immediately fell in love with flying down the hill on skis and crashing into a stop. Somehow, I talked my parents into going on a ski trip and I was taught how to control myself on skis... kind of. I was in awe of the mountains and even though I had a dream of being a Neurosurgeon, I wanted to live and play in the mountains full time. After playing college soccer and getting my Exercise Science degree, I got an internship with US Ski & Snowboard and knew working with athletes was what I wanted to pursue long term. After the internship, I moved to Vail to become an S&C coach for Alpine, Freeski, and Snowboard and eventually found myself on hill coaching ski racers. Enjoying the constant learning I was getting while working in a sport I knew nothing about, I knew I wanted to branch out and learn more about all things winter sports. That led me back here to dive into Freestyle! 

Q: What are you happiest doing when you are not working?

A: If my day could be filled with a long mountain bike ride, hanging by the river with my dog, and listening to live music, I would say that’s a near perfect day. Add in some Thai food, I am golden. 

Q: What is the next thing you want to accomplish on your bucket list?

A: An ironman is in sight. Bikepack the European Divide. Learn how to surf.  

High Performance Staff

Gus Kaeding - Performance Data Manager

Alexander Cohen - USOPC Senior Sport Psychologist

Ricki Walker - Sport Psychologist

U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance Philosophy

WHY:

“To inspire, train, and educate U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes and teams to maximize their physical and mental preparedness because we care about people, and the pursuit of personal and athletic greatness.”

PROCESS:

Foster a culture of strong, diverse leaders by: 

·  Nurturing an inclusive, physically and psychologically Safe environment.

·  Championing continuous competitive improvement by pushing the limits of human performance and personal and professional Excellence.

·  Collaborating through open discussion, having fun, and creating solutions that cultivate a strong Team.

OUTCOME:

Develop competent, confident, and connected athletes and teams of strong character that are physically and mentally prepared to be the best in the world in skiing and snowboarding.

ASPIRATIONAL VISION:

Be the best in the world at Olympic Skiing and Snowboarding.