The WVBBTS snowboard
coaching staff is one of the most highly
recognized snowboard coaching staffs in the
country and includes a former Olympian and former World Cup
competitors and National Champions. WVBBTS
riders also enjoy a guest coaching staff of
former WVBBTS student athletes from time to time
who are currently competing world-wide at the
World Cup level.
Snowboard Program
Director and Head Coach - Bill Enos - Bill is a former US
Snowboard Team member and was ranked in the top
10 snowboarders worldwide for 3 consecutive
years. Bill joined WVBBTS in 1998.
Weekend Snowboard
Program Director and Full Time
Coach
- Pete Thorndike - Formerly Head
Snowboard Coach and Director of Events at
Whaleback Mountain, Pete hosted and helped run
the Central Vermont USASA Snowboard Series.
Pete is a former US Snowboard Team member, has
had over 50 World Cup starts and was a 2002
Winter Olympics competitor. Pete was also
a four time USSA National Champion in alpine and
freestyle, 1996 Junior World Champion, 1997 Pro
Tour overall winner and had 3 top ten finishes
in the FIS World Championships.
Full Time Snowboard Coach-
Sam Harding
- Sam is a
graduate of Plymouth State University where he
earned a degree in Physical Education with a
minor in Health Education. Sam has
been riding for 11 years. This is his
sixth
season coaching the WVBBTS Snowboard Team. Off
season, Sam competes in triathlons and enjoys playing
lacrosse, rock
climbing, hiking and surfing.
Weekend Coaches:
John Ingham-John's
snowboard career began 10 years ago, riding at
Waterville and Loon Mountain. Over the years his
snowboarding has progressed from all mountain
riding to park riding to competitions. In the
last five years John has been competing in slopestyles, rail jams and big air competitions
around New England. WVBBTS is excited to have him
on-board the WVBBTS snowboard coaching staff
this year.
Kevin Matte-Kevin
brings with him thirteen years of riding
experience. Throughout his years of riding he
has competed in the New Hampshire USASA Series
events and USASA Nationals. Kevin is exited to
be working with our young riders, where he
will be passing on his solid understanding of
the fundamentals of snowboarding.
