Coaches

The Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation is proud to have a dedicated coaching staff who spend their time teaching young athletes the importance of good sportsmanship, the pursuit of education and a healthy lifestyle. All our coaches are CPR and First Aid certified, have experience working with young children and are high-level skiers and snowboarders themselves. Each discipline certifies its coaches according to the USSA standards and re-certifications are often pursued.

Alpine Coaches

Noel Dufty - Head Coach - J1/2/3

Raquel Norton – Head Coach - J4/5/6

John Allen

Tenth year coaching at HSSF, Heavenly ski instructor for ten years, skied competitively for San Diego State University, PSIA Level 3 certified, CPR and First-Aid Certification, voted “Top 50 Coaches For Kids” in Skiing Magazine, and business owner.

Jacqueline Dufty

Second year coaching at HSSF, skied competitively for six years at Heavenly, competed in Tahoe League and USSA, cheerleader, student, ski coach, and CPR and First-Aid Certification.

Christie Higman-Rassuchine

Eighth year coaching at HSSF, skied competitively for 16 years at Heavenly and U.N.R., competed F.I.S. and Nor Am level, Academic All-American, competed in Division 1 NCAA championships, Level 100 USSA Coaches Certification, CPR and First-Aid Certification, holds a B.A. in English Writing, minor in Italian Studies, substitute credentialed teacher, and ski coach.

Mark Norton

Thirteenth year coaching at HSSF, skied competitively for 15 years at Heavenly, Sun Valley, and Park City, competed at Nor Am and European FIS level, Collegiate Athletic 1^st Team All-American, attended USSA National Coaches Academy (Regional Coaches Certification), CPR and First-Aid Certification, B.S. BYU School of Engineering, business owner, and police officer. mnorton@nortonpackaging.com.

Tim Shankland

Third year coaching at HSSF, skied competitively for five years at Caberfae Peaks, Mich., competed one year at Western Michigan University, Level 100 USSA Coaches Certification, CPR and First-Aid Certification, holds a B.S. in Aviation, FAA Certified Flight Instructor, and business owner.

Freestyle Coaches

Jere Crawford - Head Coach

Eighteenth year as Freestyle Head Coach, competed as an amateur and pro mogul skier. Coach was the original "Top Gun" on Gunbarrel. As a Chief of Course he has designed and built courses for World Cup, Nationals, Junior Nationals, pro events and countless regional events, USSA Level II Mogul and Aerial Coach Certifications and CPR and First-Aid Certification. He's coached thousands of freestyle athletes including Travis Cabral, Chris Hernandez, Sho Kashima, Hannah Curtzweiler and more. jerecrawford@sbcglobal.net

Travis Woodcock - Assistant Coach

Third year coaching at HSSF, was a member of the HSSF’s original Freestyle Team, former multi-discipline ski competitor in moguls, racing, aerials, slopestyle, halfpipe, big mountain and even acro, National Combined Freestyle Champion and the first person to do eight twisters, USSA Level II Mogul Coach Certification, and CPR and First-Aid Certification.

Yamato Kashima

First year coaching at HSSF, was a member of the HSSF Freestyle Team for over 12 years. He is a former USSA competitor and may go back to competing soon. His positive attitude and training dedication make him an asset to both our Freestyle and Freeride teams.

Snowboard Coaches

JT Chevallier - Head Coach

First year coaching at HSSF, three years previous coaching experience with young athletes, four years snowboarding competitively, host on Tahoe's Outside TV, films and edits snowboard movies, very passionate about teaching young athletes, Level 100 USSA Coaches Certification, CPR and First-Aid Certification. JTC@heavenlyfoundationteam.org

Danny Rein - Assistant Coach

First year coaching at HSSF, has been a part of the industry for 16 years. Competitor in multiple national events including the Vans Triple Crown. Recipient of the "American Jibber Award" and invitee to the Vans Cup. Nationally recognized as an amazing athlete, positive personality and proud representative of South Lake Tahoe. Rein's been featured in magazines such as Transworld Snowboarding, Future Snowboarding and Snowboarder Magazine. Another passion of his lies in filming videos with his film company Arrex. "I love to share my knowledge and skills of the mountain with future generations on the rise. CPR and First Aid Certification.

Dan Rich

Coaching for the past ten years, Dan is one of our most experienced coaches on the mountain. Coach Dan splits his time between instructing high level lessons at Heavenly Mountain Resort and coaching for the Foundation Team. "Positivity" is Dan's middle name. AASI Level 3 certification, CPR and First Aid Certification.

Jasmine Reichardt

Jasmine is a team favorite. Her smile and positive attitude is contagious among the kids. Did we mention she's an insane snowboarder and an even better coach? This is her second year at the Foundation and she also coaches high-level snowboard lessons at Heavenly Mountain Resort. She's been a part of the Tahoe snowboard scene for some years and was part of the legendary South Shore Soldiers Snowboard Camps. AASI Level 3 certification and trainer, CPR and First Aid Certification.

Nate Zelena

Nate is our "young gun" coach. He spends his summers at Mt. Hood coaching and training at HCSC and his winters as a coach for the Foundation and Heavenly Mountain Resort. He's been a coach at USASA Nationals three times and you're gonna keep seeing him there. AASI Level 3 certification and freestyle certification, CPR and First Aid Certification.

Blue Angels Coaches

Brad Scott

Second year coaching at HSSF, was a member of the Heavenly Freestyle Team for many years. Former multi-disclipline ski competitor in moguls, racing, skiercross, slopestyle and halfpipe. Former British Ski Team member for slopestyle and big air. A fitness and nutrition expert, CPR and First-Aid Certification.

Corky Woodcock

Second year coaching at HSSF, was a member of the Heavenly Alpine Team for many years. Nationally recognized racing career with multiple top finishes. An expert of all terrains, Corky will bring experience and technique to the Blue Angels. PSIA Level 1 certification, CPR and First-Aid Certification.