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| Head coach and director of TEAM Afton-a USSA program. Tony co-directs the Olin/LaCasse Skiracing School at Mt. Hood, Oregon during the summer months, and at Copper Mountain, Colorado, in November. He is an International Certified Coach and PSIA certified. Tony raced internationally in NORAMS' and Europa Cup. As a collegian, while skiing for St. Olaf College, he lead his team to the National Championship while he became the national USCSA slalom champion in 1987. A father of two, with wife Julie, Tony has gained a reputation as a caring, insightful and innovative coach. He has been racing and coaching more than 25 years..... the total experience with all levels. He has produce numerous Junior Olympic Champions and U.S. Ski Team Members, and all the time remains attentive to the needs of skiers of all abilities |
Tony Olin - director
| Josee and Tony surround their students with a highly qualified coaching staff that includes racer/coaches from many international walks of life. More coaches will be announced. |
| Born in Montreal, Canada, Josee started skiing at two years old and racing at six. She won her first Canadian National title at fifteen. At eighteen, she was named to the Canadian Ski Team on which she competed for seven years. Her accomplishments include capturing third place in a World Cup Giant Slalom; representing her country at the Olympics in Calgary, placing 11th in GS and 16th in Slalom. In 1991, while earning a business degree from Sierra Nevada College, she won the University World Championships in Sapporo, Japan. Perhaps Josee's most important accomplishment has been raising her two daughters, Zoe and Danika. Josee coaches Diamond Peak Ski Team She is fully certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America, and USSA . She shares her passion for skiing with coaches and young skiers. |
| Josee Lacasse - director |
| Since 1998 |
Born in Schladming, Austria. Thomas started skiing at
the age of 2. At the age of 14, he attended Ski Academy
in Schladming, Austria’s 2nd largest ski academy.
Thomas' international career began with FIS and
Europa Cup level races in Austria where he won a
number of FIS events. In 2007, he came to the US to
attend the University of New Mexico, and competed at
the NCAA's earning All-American honors. This is
Thomas' 2nd year coaching for Olin/Lacasse Ski
Racing School at Mt. Hood.
the age of 2. At the age of 14, he attended Ski Academy
in Schladming, Austria’s 2nd largest ski academy.
Thomas' international career began with FIS and
Europa Cup level races in Austria where he won a
number of FIS events. In 2007, he came to the US to
attend the University of New Mexico, and competed at
the NCAA's earning All-American honors. This is
Thomas' 2nd year coaching for Olin/Lacasse Ski
Racing School at Mt. Hood.
Thomas Schwab
Born in Innsbruck, Armin started skiing at the age of 3.
At the age of 14 he attended the famed Ski Academy in
Stams until he was 19. FIS and Europa-cup races
followed. Top results and victories in FIS-races led
Armin to being named to the Austrian National C-Team in
2006. Armin joined the University of New Mexico in
January 2011 and has become a top player on the
NCAA´s circuit this year.
At the age of 14 he attended the famed Ski Academy in
Stams until he was 19. FIS and Europa-cup races
followed. Top results and victories in FIS-races led
Armin to being named to the Austrian National C-Team in
2006. Armin joined the University of New Mexico in
January 2011 and has become a top player on the
NCAA´s circuit this year.
Armin Triendl
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jake started skiing at the age
of 2, grew up racing under Tony Olin and at the age of 16
attended Stratton Mountain School. Jake began racing
internationally at the age of 18 and has since raced in
Continental Cups on four different continents. At 19 Jake
was named to the U.S. Development Team and in 2007 he
represented the U.S. at the F.I.S. World Junior
Championships in Flachau/Sauchensee Austria. In the last
four years he has raced for Middlebury College on the
NCAA circuit where he continued competing in Nor Am
Cups and U.S. National Championships as well as the
NCAA Championships and several F.I.S. races. Jake
graduated from Middlebury College in May 2011.
of 2, grew up racing under Tony Olin and at the age of 16
attended Stratton Mountain School. Jake began racing
internationally at the age of 18 and has since raced in
Continental Cups on four different continents. At 19 Jake
was named to the U.S. Development Team and in 2007 he
represented the U.S. at the F.I.S. World Junior
Championships in Flachau/Sauchensee Austria. In the last
four years he has raced for Middlebury College on the
NCAA circuit where he continued competing in Nor Am
Cups and U.S. National Championships as well as the
NCAA Championships and several F.I.S. races. Jake
graduated from Middlebury College in May 2011.
Jake Lund
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