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Testimony

Since 1998

.....I want to thank you for the excellent camp we enjoyed with you last week. Quite simply, you are
outstanding! Your camp was well organized, safe, fun and highly productive. Our kids learned a
tremendous amount in the one week with you. As a coach, you not only have a command of the proper
technique, a keen eye for observing technical subtleties, and the ability to demonstrate, but most
importantly, by far, is your rare ability to communicate in a simple, often humorous, word or two, the
essential physical movement that unlocks the chain of technique changes in the athlete. Examples
abound . . . . "A-----, blossom with the hands" in SL, or "present the tray of cookies"! Its a rare talent you
have indeed and we benefitted by it greatly. Thank you.I hope you're well and look forward to further
camps with you. From time-to-time I may seek your advice on various ski-related matters. I look
forward to the continued dialogue. Thank you again and I hope you have a great winter.
Best, C

......We were so happy to see C------- yesterday. It’s nice to have her back. She really had a great time
with you all. She is so complimentary of you and Josee’ and just loves your program. She was telling
us that she wants to go back for three weeks next year…maybe you should just put her on staff (she
can carry the gates up or something :o) Ha! Anyway, many thanks for taking such great care of her!!!
What you and Josee’ are doing for the kids and the sport is really awesome!!! You know what they
say…”it’s not that big tree in life that you cut down…it’s all the little ones that you plant along the way”.
Thank you both for your contributions in making C--------’s life a little richer. –N.N.

.......It seems as though I never had the chance to give official "good-byes" on Sunday. I will take this
opportunity to do just that:

"Thank you for a wonderful week that will stay with me for as long as I can possibly retain such great
memories; thank you for all of the knowledge of racing and for the chance to improve on my skills. It
truly was a week that eclipsed the basic 'ski racing camp' that so many of the others camps out there
provide. It was a chance to meet new people, experience new things, and form new, life-long
friendships that span across the country. You, Tony, and the rest of the coaches made the week a
pleasure and taught us all so much. As far as I'm concerned, OLIN/LACASSE is a blessing that
everyone should receive. What a week. Thanks, and I'll see you next year. Goodbye!" –JR

......I had been to many camps when I was racing. Your camp, the quality of training and coaching far
exceeded my expectations. I only regret not spending more time on the mountain observing the
various drills and motivational tools used to create such a fabulous learning environment. S........ is a
completely different skier now. He now has a new outlook for slalom. –S.C.

Join us next Summer at Mt. Hood, Oregon! June 18 - July 31, 2011

Thank you so much for providing a great experience for my boys Patrick and Nick during the week of
July 6 - 13. Prior to camp, Patrick had lost his passion for ski racing and Nick was a little burned out.
You have reignited their passion. Now they are identify themselves as skiers again and are looking
forward to the upcoming season..........Thank you and we hope to have the boys attend again next
summer.

Tony and Josee':

I just wanted to tell you how wonderful J----------'s experience was at Olin/Lacasse this summer.

We all knew that given his age, it was difficult to know how he would react to the demands of the camp,
but he surprised me with his resolve. In my view, his development over the course of the week, (and
his unquestioned enjoyment), was absolutely a function of the talents that you both bring to the job.
When we returned home late Sunday night after a long plane ride, upon climbing into bed, J--------
asked: "Why can’t we go back next week? I want to ski!"
If, after the rigors of the week, that was his reaction, well then you clearly did something right. I was
impressed at every level with how you manage and mentor these young people, and your values are
clearly imprinted on all aspects of the camp. From the first meeting on day one, until the last morning,
it is clear what you both represent. I cannot imagine a young racer who would not benefit from your
influence, both on and off the hill. Not all camps and racing schools are equal, that is evident, and
yours simply stands tall. Martin, Will, and Thomas also were great, so you certainly know how to pick
the right people for your team. The experience not only met my expectations, it exceeded them. Above
all, J--------- had fun, and for that I am truly grateful.

You may count J--------- and I as fans of Olin/Lacasse, and if there is anything I can do to support you in
the future, please do not hesitate to ask. Jameson is already looking forward to next July at Mt. Hood,
and if he had his way, he would still be there skiing with you.
Thank you, and best wishes for a great year. Regards, S.S.

Hi There,
This email to you is a bit late but I just wanted to thank you both for such a wonderful week. R----
learned so much and I had a great time too. The combination of all the great coaching and beautiful
surroundings was the best experience ever. We will be back next year. I hope to bring J-----, my other
daughter who will be entering the J6 program that coming year. Thank you again sooooooo much for
everything. See you at the races
M. W.

Hi there, S---- was wearing a smile when he arrived home, but he was sad that he wasn’t still at camp.
You guys put on a great experience for the kids. S-----’s first comment when I asked him how it was:
“Dad, my free-skiing is REALLY GOOD now!!!” He also told me, with great clarity, that he learned to
“get forward in his boots, ride his outside ski, keep his hands up and pole plant, and lean in like a
banana on his turns.” He also learned to “shin the stubbies” and got “pretty good at cross-blocking.”
Can’t beat that!! Thank you for the tremendous instruction.

Thank you also for the “parental help” when S----- wasn’t feeling well. I suspect many other camps’
counselors would have sent him up on the hill and barked at him for not skiing well and for dragging.
You guys looked at him with a parent’s eye and said “Go back to bed.” That enabled him to ski
effectively for two more days, and it kept him from getting sicker so he’ll be able to enjoy and learn from
his music camp. Great choice by you guys, thank you for taking that initiative and providing that care.

When people ask me “Why Olin Lacasse?” I tell them that there isn’t another camp on the planet
where we can send our very different 7, 10, and 12 yr-olds, alone, knowing that they are each going to
get fantastic instruction appropriate for their level, learn a huge amount, and be within a camp
framework that is safe with clearly defined boundaries, yet fun and incredibly loving. That’s why.
....................Have a great final week!! BT

Gabby Anthony
- J2 National
SG Champion!

Olin/Lacasse success stories:

Foreste Peterson
2011 US Ski Team!
and Topolino and
Whistler Cup
Teams