What is Alpine Ski Racing?

Alpine ski racing is an action-packed sport that mixes speed, agility, balance, coordination, and tactics. The sport consists of four primary events: downhill, super G, giant slalom, and slalom.  Youth alpine ski racing has the following age categories and events:

• U10 - Giant Slalom and Slalom
• U12 - Giant Slalom and Slalom
• U14 - Giant Slalom, Super G, and Slalom
• U16 - Giant Slalom, Super G, and Slalom
• U18+ (FIS Age)  - Downhill, Giant Slalom, Super G, and Slalom

We offer a range of comprehensive alpine programs running from 3-6 days to meet the ability needs of all athletes.   New athletes to any program are subject to a ski assessment prior to registration.

Our Purpose

Athletic participation helps our students grow, learn, and enjoy themselves while they use and develop their personal, physical, and intellectual skills.  We value the lessons that are being taught by athletic participation: the pursuit of excellence through personal development and teamwork, ethical and responsible behavior on and off the hill, adherence to rules, leadership and strength of character, and sportsmanship – respect for one’s opponents, acceptance of victory with humility, and acknowledgment of defeat with grace.  The athletic goals of the program are measured by success and development at every level of the USSA divisional, national, and international alpine pipeline in addition to providing all of Park City’s youth with appropriate alpine sports opportunities.

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Alpine Ski Programs

THOMAS ECKFELDT

PERFORMANCE SPORTS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

ALPINE DIRECTOR

Tommy has spent over a decade coaching high-performance teams, including the U.S. Ski Team World Cup, Europa Cup, Development, and UNI Teams. He also spent four seasons as the head coach of the Province of Ontario Canada Ski Team. Tommy is an accredited level 500 Alpine Coach and holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and USA Weight Lifting, as well as a Master's Degree in Advanced Physiology from the University of New Hampshire. 

THOMAS ECKFELDT

PERFORMANCE SPORTS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

ALPINE DIRECTOR

Tommy has spent over a decade coaching high-performance teams, including the U.S. Ski Team World Cup, Europa Cup, Development, and UNI Teams. He also spent four seasons as the head coach of the Province of Ontario Canada Ski Team. Tommy is an accredited level 500 Alpine Coach and holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and USA Weight Lifting, as well as a Master's Degree in Advanced Physiology from the University of New Hampshire. 

Jason Lance

Jr ALPINE DIRECTOR

Jason’s coaching positions over the years have included stints at Montana Snowbowl and The US Development Team; as well, Jason worked on hill safety and preparations for the US Nor-Am circuit. Jason was also a contracted coach for The Small European Nations, supporting athletes at the Europa and World Cup levels in the 1999/2000 season.   As Jr Program Director now for PCSS, Jason continues to serve at various levels for the Western Region and is involved in the Athlete Development Committee for IMD.  Jason believes that if you are humble and accountable, you can always learn something from those you surround yourself with, as well as be able to support them in return.

WHITNEY GARDNER

FIS WOMEN'S HEAD COACH

Whitney grew up in alpine ski racing in her hometown of South Lake Tahoe, where her family had a deep passion for skiing, ski racing, and the outdoors. She began racing ski cross when she was 16, and soon after, her performances in NorAms secured her a spot in the Ski Cross World Cup, where she competed for eight years. She competed in two World Championships and claimed two National Champion titles during this time. While racing, she studied at the University of Utah, graduated with honors in Strategic Communication and Outdoor Recreation, and is a certified personal trainer, yoga, and pilates instructor. Before PCSS, Whit coached at Team Palisades Tahoe and Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club,

COLEY OLIVER

FIS MEN'S HEAD COACH

Coley is proud to be a PCST Alum and a UNH Graduate, where he was a 2-Time NCAA All-American and Board Certified Athletic trainer. Finishing his racing in college, Coley has coached for a handful of junior level and world cup teams, including Stratton Mountain School, Team X Alpine, and the U.S. Ski Teams Eruopa Cup group and, more notably, Mikaela Shiffrin during the ''21/'22 season, where she won her fourth World Cup Title. 

Jessica Kelley

IMC Women's Head Coach

I've been coaching with PCSS since 2010, a majority of that time with the Women's FIS team before becoming the U16 head coach in 2019. Prior to coaching I was a member of the US Alpine Ski Team for 10 years, racing in over 40 World Cups and competing in the 2007 World Championship in Are, Sweden. I graduated from Westminster College with a degree in Public Health in 2013. In my free time I can be found either on foot, bike or skis, taking advantage of the amazing outdoor trail system Park City has to offer, with my husband, two kids, and dog.

Jason Hey

IMC Men's Head Coach

Born in Worcester MA, Jason grew up in Northborough, MA graduating from Algonquin Regional High School. He then went onto Plymouth State University where he received a BA in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Psychology, graduating in 2008. At Plymouth, Jason competed on the ski team for four years, was captain his Junior and Senior year, and was a 3 time all American. He started coaching in 2006 at Mount Hood Summer Ski Camps. In 2008 he joined Park City as an assistant J3 coach and in 2012 became the Head Women’s Coach. Jason believes in a positive team culture, having fun and keeping it simple, while letting the mountain be the best environment for the kids to strive and learn.

Chris Brigham

Jr IMC Head Coach

Former head coach of the Men’s World Cup Speed Team.  Passionately teaches youngsters how to rip season after season.

Brando Koress

Jr IMC Head Coach

Level 300 originally from chicago racing and coaching at Wilmot Mountain. The last ten seasons at Snowbasin Ski Team as an age class coach. Looking forward to coach in Park city as the culture and community of this town embrace ski racing.

John Borwick

South Series Head Coach

John is the former Head U16 Coach at Holiday (NY), MART & National Development System (USSA Rocky/Central), Berkshire School & SRS (East), and coaching at the Stratton Mountain School.  He and his family now live in Utah and Bors is excited to be coaching with Park City Ski & Snowboard. 

JAck Dalton

South Series Assistant Coach

I am a recent graduate of the University of Utah College of Humanities with a degree in Strategic Communication. I have years of experience as a former alpine ski racer and now as a coach. During that time, I have learned to be a leader, team player, and responsibility. Skilled in leadership, coach ability, teamwork, creative writing, sales, and ski tuning.

Dar Hendrickson

Devo Head coach

Legendary Park City Ski Coach mentors our youngest athletes.  The prolific ski coach came to Park City in 1979 from his home state of Michigan, where he was a Northern Michigan University ski team member. “I moved here to be on the Park City Ski Team as a 21-year-old, and I’m still with the ski team,” he says. “I just wanted the opportunity to ski mountains and to see how good I could become and advance myself.”