Lucy

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Hi I’m Lucy, from New Zealand. I have been skiing since I was 5 and have have recently just come to Lake Louise after finishing a ski season in Japan. I do a mix of skiing from touring, back country, and on-piste. I’m extremely excited to start my coaching career with Black Dogs and can’t be more excited for the … Read More

Braedon

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Braedon has a lifetime of experience in the ski racing scene. Starting racing at a young age of 5 in Blue Mountain, Ontario he has taken his talent representing his country across the globe. When Brae reached FIS, he skied for the National Ski Academy of Canada receiving world renowned coaching from some of the best coaches around the globe. … Read More

Olivia

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Hey my name’s Olivia and I’m super excited for my first season coaching in Canada! I am from Queenstown, New Zealand and have been racing my entire life. I was fortunate enough to travel the world representing Team New Zealand in racing throughout my teens, but now excited to pass on my knowledge to the next generation coming up!

Kazue

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Hello my name is Kazue! I’m originally from Japan but moved to Canada to ski after I graduated university. I have almost 15 years of coaching experience and excited to continue my career with Blackdogs!

Ellie

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I live in Calgary and go to St Mary’s high school, and I’ve skied my whole life. First started at COP and then skied at Nakiska (NASA base mountain) for five years. I started skiing at Louise when I was 8 years old, did BVK and for 3 years, then BVK free riders for four years and joined Black Dogs … Read More

Bayne

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I’m Bayne, I’m currently attending Mount Royal University and I live in Calgary. My goal this year is to help athletes improve their technique, build confidence, and reach their goals, all while making the process fun. My focus is on inspiring growth and a love for the sport. Good coaching allowed me to love the sport when competing for over … Read More

Liam

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I’ve been skiing since I was two, starting at Nakiska with N.A.S.A (Nakiska Alpine Ski Association). That early experience sparked a lifelong passion for the sport. Now, as a student at Mount Royal University, I’m balancing my studies with my love for skiing. I’m especially passionate about helping kids develop into great skiers. Watching them grow in confidence and skill … Read More

Mike Koper

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Mike has coached with our club since the very beginning, although his teaching and ski coaching experience span well beyond that. His coaching career began as an instructor for the Lake Louise Ski Resort back in 1976, where he was thrown into the world of race coaching after the Ski School was contracted by the Lake Louise Ski Club to … Read More

Paul Coatsworth

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Paul is a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for understanding how things work. His attention to detail is represented in the care he gives towards the equipment set up of his athletes as well as his integrated approach to coaching and skill progression. He greatly enjoys helping athletes learn from all the amazing life lessons that result from ski racing. … Read More