CHUCK HOLCOMB

Years with SSRA: 16th
Years coaching: 19
Coaching experience: 1990-2000 National Alpine Ski Camp (summers), 1993-94 Berkshire East, Deerfield Academy, and University of Massachusetts Varsity Ski Teams, 1994-98 Schweitzer Alpine Racing School. (YSL Coordinator 1994-97/HC 1997-98), , 1998-present Spokane Ski Racing Association (1998-99 Jr. HC/1999-present HC/PD), Summers 2001-present SSRA Summer Ski Camps (Mt. Hood Oregon, Saas-Fee, Switzerland)
Honors/Recognition: PNSA Outstanding Coach of the year 2000-2001
Certifications/Education: USSCA Level 300 (National Level, in previous system) 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 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.

VAN BRASSINGTON

Years with SSRA: 3rd

Coaching Experience: White Pass Ski Team, National Alpine Ski Camp, Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club

MARK BURANDT

Years with SSRA: 37
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
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.

JEREMY ANDERSON

Years with SSRA: 22 years (10 racing, 12 coaching)
Years coaching:12
Coaching experience: USSA Lvl 100

Racing experience: YSL, Juniors, J2 Olympics
Occupation: Machine operator at a local brick plant
Hobbies:dirtbikes and road bikes.
What does it take to succeed in this sport? Heart, determination.
Coaching philosophy:Have fun while learning.
What motivate you as a ski coach? Watching kids succeed.
What ski equipment do you use? Atomic

Equipment Advice: Whatever works...they are all about the same.

Favorite run at Mt. Spokane: Anything on the back side.

Favorite World Cup Skier: Hermann Maier

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: Stefan's Landscaping Maintenance
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.

ALEC FERRAROO

Years with SSRA:

Years coaching: 3rd

Honors/Recognition:
Hobbies:
Greatest skiing memory:
What does it take to succeed in this sport?
Coaching philosophy:
Do anything interesting this summer?
What is your favorite ski area other than Mt. Spokane?

What equipment do you use?

JOE HAMILTON

Years with SSRA: 8th
Years coaching: 8th
Coaching experience: Coached SSRA YSL 5 years and SSRA INTRO 1 year.
Occupation: Transmission Mechanic
Hobbies: I love skiing, auto racing, dirt bike riding and hunting
Best skiing memory: Every memory is the greatest memory
What does it take to succeed in this sport? Condidence is what it takes to succeed in anything!
Coaching philosophy: Work hard and it will come to you!
Do anything interesting this summer? Rode from Batey Bould to Lake Gillette on dirt bikes-80 miles.
What ski equipment do you use? Atomic skis, Atomic boot, Atomic poles Favorite run at Mt. Spokane: Anything on the back side. Favorite World Cup Skier: Hermann Maier

ALEX BURANDT

Years with SSRA:

Years coaching: 2nd

Honors/Recognition:
Hobbies:
Greatest skiing memory:
What does it take to succeed in this sport?
Coaching philosophy:
Do anything interesting this summer?
What is your favorite ski area other than Mt. Spokane?

What equipment do you use?

LACEE STEWART

Years with SSRA: 5

Years coaching: 1st

Coaching/Teaching Experience: Level 1 USSA, substitue coaching.

Honors/Recognition:

Racing Experience: 10 years

Occupation: Student
Hobbies: Wintersports! Theatre, spanish language, travel.
Greatest skiing memory: Sierra and I wer competing for speed on the epic geronimo jump...popped it about 30 feet, totally surpassed the landing ...major yell:).
What does it take to succeed in this sport? Ambition, well rounded-terrain, ability
Coaching philosophy: A well-rounded combination of fun, free skiing and shredding!
Do anything interesting this summer? Helping the kids be fearless and learn to love this sport and lifestyle.

What equipment do you use? Salomon skis and Nordica boots

Equipment advice: Stay warm!

What is the funniest/strangest thing that you have seen/experienced while skiing? "headdownbuttup" at SunCup.