She is always willing to try new tricks in the park, for example when we started learning 180s she gave it a try on the first run. When we did a partnering activity, she partnered up with one of the girls who is a bit shy and made sure to wait for her to catch up at the bottom of each section of the run. I have also seen her cheering on the rest of her teammates as they push themselves in the park.

Savina Johnston, Grizzlies Coach

Nico has proven himself exemplary when it comes to RISE values this season. His effort and willingness to becoming a better version of himself physically in the gym and getting out of his comfort zone has led to big changes in his skiing and given him a new confidence. Nico reaches out to teammates when they are having a down day, offers a unique sense of comic relief to the group and he is working hard to make new connections with all his teammates. He is learning to respect the process and long-term outlook of become a better skier; he’s always prepared, knows the plan, and no matter how his day went he always says THANK YOU to the coaches! Keep up the great work Nico!

​Jennifer Clarridge, U16 Head Coach

​Matthew Gray-Donald encompasses everything we stand for regarding respect, inclusion, support and effort here in the LLSC. Firstly, he demonstrates the highest regard for respect, not only towards me as a coach, but towards his teammates. He always treats everyone with kindness and goes out of his way to be a role model for the rest of the group by staying attentive and engaged at practice. He shows great deals of support and inclusion by ensuring to cheer on his mates when going for a big send outside their comfort zone. I can always depend on Matthew to ride up the chair with anyone and everyone; no complaints in sight. Finally, what makes Matthew a standout athlete is his continuous effort to become a better technical skier. It has been a pleasure coaching Matthew so far, and I look forward to his future achievements with the Freeride Club.

​Liam Morrison, Freeride Head Coach

As a young, dynamic coach, Maggie brings an infectious energy to the slopes. Her passion for skiing is contagious, and it’s clear that her athletes and fellow coaches thrive in her presence. Maggie’s eagerness to learn and grow makes her an invaluable member of the team, and she’s always ready to share her love for the sport with those around her. At the end of each day, you can find Maggie recounting her athletes' successes with pride, often sprinkling in some hilarious stories along the way. Her enthusiasm and positivity make her a standout coach and an inspiring presence on the team. We’re so excited to see all the great things Maggie will accomplish this season!

Emily Clarke, Grizzlies Head Coach

Chris always has an amazingly positive attitude on the hill, whether he is volunteering at a race, club event, ripping around the mountain or greeting people at the base area. He is willing to help with whatever is needed, including sharing equipment. Chris very kindly offered an extra set of poles to a new Grizzlies athlete who lost one during their first ski day of the season. It is these types of actions that make our LLSC community so welcoming and great to be a part of. Keep being awesome Chris!

​Emily Clarke, Grizzlies Head Coach

In just a few short weeks on snow Jacob has made huge strides in his skiing. His work ethic and focus is excellent, but more impressive for an athlete his age is his ability to self-assess his skin and ask his coaches questions about how to continue improving. Jacob has also impress coaches with his positive energy and how quickly he has gotten to know his new teammates! 

Matt Polz, Grizzlies Plus Coach

Alex works extremely hard and demonstrates what a good team mate should look like daily. He always ensures that nobody rides the chair lift one their own, and is constantly making sure everyone is included. When walking into the lodge one end of the day I saw him bring one of his team mates bag inside, without being asked because it was a nice thing to do. Additionally, Alex puts in 100% effort into everything he does whether it is technical free skiing or all mountain shredding! Because of all these attributes that Alex is awarded with RISE athlete of the month! 

Avery Lebsack, U14 Head Coach

• Savina is back this season as a Freeride athlete/Grizzlies coach and participated in our Strength and Conditioning program at CSI this fall. While it was a new environment for her, she showed up happy to start a new physical prep phase with her peers. She took the lead a senior athlete, introducing herself and her friends to new team members, making everyone feel welcome and included. She embraced the gym environment and each session was committed to learning new movements and programming. The work and effort she put in through the fall is noticeable on snow,  and her attitude both in the gym and at the ski hill sets an amazing example for other athletes throughout the club. 

Jennifer Clarridge, Athletic Director

​We are thrilled to recognize Sean as this month's RISE Parent! Sean has gone above and beyond this offseason, dedicating countless hours to timing projects. His hard work and expertise have been instrumental in repairing and upgrading our timing infrastructure, ensuring we are fully prepared to host everything from DMI events to NorAms this season.    He will also be stepping into new roles this season including Chief of Race for the Lake Louise stop on the U14 Provincial Series.  Thank you Sean, we appreciate everything you do for the club and the Alberta ski racing community. 

Gavin Preziosi, Executive Director 

Mara is our U12 Head Coach, Sisters in Send Co-Head Coach, is an LLSC Alumni, and has displayed incredible effort to create an amazing team environment for all her athletes this season. In addition to her U12 role, Mara stepped up to lead the delivery our field dryland programming this fall, showcasing her dedication to improving physical literacy across our athlete population. She is becoming a driving force in promoting a positive culture around dryland, general physical preparedness, and brings a holistic approach that supports our athletes in setting strong foundations for their long term athletic development both on and off snow! 

​Jennifer Clarridge, Athletic Director