Phil McNichol joining Hailey Ski Team in development role
Former U.S. Ski Team men’s alpine head coach Phil McNichol has joined the Hailey Ski Team as director of development. The team based in Hailey, Idaho, also announced that Richard Smith has been hired as program director and head coach.
Former U.S. Ski Team men’s alpine head coach Phil McNichol has joined the Hailey Ski Team as director of development. The team based in Hailey, Idaho, also announced that Richard Smith has been hired as program director and head coach.
McNichol led the U.S. men’s program from 2002 through 2008, presiding over one of the most successful runs in team history. He spent a total of 12 years with the national team.
Smith most recently held the position of the USSA Eastern Regional Development Coach. Prior to his USSA coaching, Smith had a long and successful run with the
Holderness School.



