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Sasha Rearick steps into the Borgen Family Alpine Director role with a broad challenge: strengthen the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, improve athlete pathways and connect American alpine skiing from grassroots development to the World Cup.

Major changes hit the Stifel U.S. Ski Team as Sasha Rearick returns to lead the alpine program and Paul Epstein takes over the men’s tech team.

Mark Tilston reflects on his departure from the Stifel U.S. Ski Team men’s program, discussing structural challenges, athlete development, and the future of U.S. alpine skiing.

In ski racing and high-performance sport, female athletes often face unique challenges that standard training programs overlook. Physiotherapist Martina Plunger Beech is leading a shift toward education, awareness, and individualized care—helping athletes, coaches, and parents better understand the connection between physiology, performance, and empowerment.

When Sierra Ryder saw a Ski Racing Media Facebook post about an opening with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, she had no idea it would launch her into a fast-paced, globe-trotting role as Alpine Communications Manager. Now in her fourth season, Ryder navigates the demands of covering two teams often racing far apart, building athlete trust, and preparing for her first Olympic Games—all with a team-first mindset and a spreadsheet that keeps it all moving.

Tristan Glasse-Davies, the newly appointed head coach for the Stifel US Ski Team's men’s slalom squad, brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the world of USA alpine slalom skiing. Hailing from the serene village of Gartmore near Stirling, Scotland, Glasse-Davies shares insights into his journey and vision for the future.

PARK CITY, Utah (April 24, 2024) – The Stifel U.S. Ski Team announced key staffing changes for the upcoming 2024-25 season across both the men’s and women’s alpine teams.

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) announced University of Colorado Alpine Assistant Coach Chad Wolk will join the SSWSC coaching team as Head Coach of the FIS Alpine Ski Program,

Alex Hoedlmoser – who has more than two decades of experience with the U.S. Women’s Ski Team – is again at the helm of the ladies' World Cup speed team. After a one-year stint with the Austrian women's speed team, the 55-year-old Austrian-born coach returns to the U.S. squad for the 2023-24 season.

The Western Region gained two outstanding elite coaches, Randy Pelkey and Brad Saxe, who will lead regional FIS projects and programs.

Meet Mark Tilston, the esteemed new head coach of the Stifel US Men’s Alpine Team.

by Shauna Farnell Chris Knight is no stranger to seeing athletes reach their ultimate potential.

Shiffrin and Harjo: Photo US Ski Team During and at the end of the 2021-22

Stifel US Alpine Team staff celebrates with Shiffrin in Kronplatz: Photo Michael Dawson MERIBEL, France

There are always teams within a team. Even the best programs have small units that

Among the infamous heavy hitters working at Apex is Sasha Rearick, the heavy hitter of sport directors.