Canadian Legend Joins Apex Coaching Staff
Apex2100 International Ski Academy is excited to announce the appointment of Canadian ski legend Erik Guay as a mentor-coach.
Guay, a two-time World Champion with three World Ski Championships medals and the winner of the super-G globe in 2010 brings unparalleled expertise to Apex’s already world-class coaching team. This move strengthens the academy’s commitment to providing young athletes access to the best in technical teaching and competitive preparation.
Leadership Endorsement from Apex
“Erik Guay’s appointment represents a significant milestone for our academy,” said Sasha Rearick, Apex’s Alpine Performance Director. “His achievements on the world stage, combined with his deep understanding of what it takes to compete at the highest level, will directly support our young athletes as they pursue their dreams of excellence.”
Focused Mentorship for FIS Men’s Team
As a mentor-coach, Guay will lead mentoring efforts for the men’s FIS athletes and coaches while driving long-term development through a holistic approach.
Rearick commented on the appointment: “We are thrilled that Erik, a world-class champion, is bringing his perspective and experience to our program. His presence marks another positive step for Apex as we grow and improve together. We look forward to fully integrating Erik and his family into the academy and Tignes community.”
A World-Class Track Record
Guay’s career highlights include World Championship gold medals in downhill (2011) and super-G (2017) and 25 World Cup podiums. His experience competing across multiple Olympic cycles gives him a unique perspective on long-term athlete development, a cornerstone of Apex’s training methodology.
Guay’s Enthusiasm for the Role
“I’m excited to be part of the Apex2100 family,” said Guay. “I can’t wait to share and learn from the amazing coaches and athletes, and I look forward to spending time on the hill with all of them!”
Start Date Set for May
Guay will begin his new role in May and work closely with Apex’s integrated team of coaches, educational specialists and performance experts
Unique Opportunity for Young Athletes
For current and prospective Apex athletes, this appointment offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of the sport’s most accomplished competitors as they pursue their own path to excellence.
ABOUT APEX2100 INTERNATIONAL SKI ACADEMY
The Apex2100 International Ski Academy aims to become the world’s leading ski academy for young skiers. We aim to develop internationally educated, world-class skiers with great character who pursue lifelong excellence through joy, passion and hard work. Based in Tignes, France, at 2100m, we provide talented skiers with world-class learning, training, and performance programs to help create future Olympic and World Champions. We focus on developing hard-working 10- to 21-year-olds from across the world.
We are committed to supporting athletes based on their ability and potential. For more information, please visit apex2100.org
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