Gerrit Garberich: SR Program MANAGER & Head COACH Comp Biathlon
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CONTACT: GGARBERICH@UOLF.ORG | 218-839-6340
COACHING PHILOSOPHY: I use an athlete centered coaching philosophy. Meaning I encourage athletes to take responsibility for their training and regular behavior so they can achieve their sporting goals. This often looks like asking athletes questions about a workout or drill rather than telling them what to do differently next time. I also encourage athletes to always have a growth mindset rather than a performance mindset as I think this is an important characteristic of the best athletes and people. BIO: Coach Gerrit has taken over the Comp Head Coach role from Coach Sara. He hails from the skiing mecca of Central Minnesota where he got his start as a Nordic skier in high school and was training year-round for skiing and biathlon by the time he was a senior. He spent the next four years ski racing and studying exercise physiology at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, MN. While in College he met his wife, another skier (and now new teacher at the Soldier Hollow Charter School!) and proposed to her in the fall of their senior year. Following his collegiate ski career, he spent a few years coaching for CXC and North XC in the summers and assistant coaching at his alma matter in the fall and winter. He then went on to spend two years as an assistant coach at Williams College, a competitive collegiate team in the Eastern Interscholastic Ski Association. Before ending up here at Soldier Hollow. Coach Garberich just finished his M.S. degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition and is currently pursuing a coaching credential with the International Biathlon Union and USA Cycling. When he's not coaching skiing, you may catch a flash of him rollersking by on the trails at Soldier Hollow or putting in miles on foot or in the saddle on the Heber Valley trails. |
Lucy Glanville: Youth Programming Head Coach
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CONTACT: lglanville@uolf.org
COACHING PHILOSOPHY: I believe in whole-person coaching. A coach is so much more than someone who imparts technical or tactical knowledge to their athlete; they are someone who helps the athlete achieve their potential in all aspects of life. The best athlete is the whole athlete; which means supporting an athlete to reach their potential in areas outside their sporting career is fundamental to successful coaching. I want my athletes to push themselves academically, enjoy a rich social life, foster their spirituality and grow their emotional connections; all while pursing their sports dreams. I want to be part of their journey and help them grow into the best versions of themselves because ultimately, that's how one reaches their sporting dreams. BIO: Lucy grew up racing for Australia. She competed at the 2012 Youth Olympic Games in XC Skiing and at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in biathlon. Lucy has been coaching Aussie athletes since 2015 while she studied Sport Science and Primary Education through University. She has worked with State and National level athletes and is keen to keep growing and learning in this new role with SoHo |
Mark Burnham: Kickers & Gliders & Summer Camp Head Coach
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CONTACT: MBURNHAM@UOLF.ORG
COACHING PHILOSOPHY: I want people to come away from a lesson or a practice having had a good time and knowing a bit more about themselves, others, the sport, and anything else that comes up. I love outdoor sports as learning to move through the beautiful landscape is joyous enough and competing against others if desired is a bonus. BIO: Mark was born and raised in Idaho and has a degree in geography. He loves and collects maps and especially likes to use them on outdoor adventures. He likes every kind of skiing he has tried so far and aspires to sand skiing at least once. He has worked primarily in the Nordic ski industry and with the US Forest Service. In his spare time and preferably with family and friends, he enjoys finding roads to explore, trails to ride, peaks to summit, rivers to paddle, snow to slide on, rocks to climb, canyons to descend, huckleberries to eat, and pines to sleep under. |
Curtis Lupo: Assistant Coach Comp Biathlon
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CONTACT: CURTISLUPO@OUTLOOK.COM
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Hanz Johansson: Assistant Coach Devo Biathlon
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CONTACT: hanzjohansson64@gmail.com
COACHING PHILOSOPHY/BIO: I am coaching for both PCSS Nordic and SoHo biathlon. I grew up with Nordic skiing in Sweden and I started coaching in 2015 to help kids to become better nordic skiers. My coaching philosophy is to prioritize a fun and safe learning environment. You learn best if you are safe and having fun. |
Steve Schusler: Assistant Coach Devo Biathlon
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CONTACT: sjschusler@gmail.com
BIO: Steve is a retired nuclear engineer and long time recreational cross country skier. He became interested in biathlon after moving to Utah and has trained and competed in public biathlon races for the past two seasons. Steve enjoys coaching and interacting with the devo team athletes and watching them gain confidence and proficiency in their biathlon skills. In the summer you can find him mountain biking on the local trails and road biking on his favorite, Pine Canyon Road. |
Zoe Harbertson: Head ETG Cycling Coach
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Melanie Lake: Head strength coach for ETG cycling
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