<p>Hello all, it's me, Collin! Your local Freeride Program Director!</p>
<p>I grew up in suburban Detroit and found my love of skiing lapping the tow-rope terrain parks of Alpine Valley Ski Area. I completed my undergraduate degree at Northern Michigan University, where I discovered soft snow in the lake-effect belts of the Upper Peninsula. During school, I spent 2 summers skiing on Mt. Hood and quickly realized I was not going to work in an office after graduation. I moved to Jackson "for a gap season" in 2018 and have now spent the last 6 seasons coaching with JHSC Freeride. I love skiing, no matter the conditions, and am excited to share this love with the next generation of freeskiers and snowboarders.</p>
<h4>Sport-specific Background and Certifications:</h4>
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<p>Wilderness First Responder </p>
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<p>USSS Freeski 200 Coach</p>
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<p>IFSA Freeride 200 Coach</p>
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<p>IFSA Technical Director</p>
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<p>President - Northern Michigan University Board and Ski Club </p>
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<h4>Education</h4>
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<p>Bachelor of Finance, Northern Michigan University</p>
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<h4>Personal Philosophy</h4>
<p>I coach because I want to share the love of skiing with others. Coaching provides an opportunity to inspire athletes to be their best and to nurture a life-long love for the sport. I’m very excited for the opportunity to work with such a great program and such great athletes. In addition to athlete progression, I hope to improve my own skiing and coaching skills. At the end of the day, skiing is supposed to be fun, so let's keep it that way!</p>