The philosophy of WVA’s alpine program is to offer a safe, high-quality alpine training and race experience embedded in an individualized program of athlete management.  The alpine program serves the individual needs of each athlete by providing first-rate coaching, personal attention, and a supportive environment for competitive alpine skiing development, physical conditioning, and mental well-being.  We believe that individual success on the ski hill leads to success in life.

Our coaching staff focuses on developing a strong and sound fundamental base for ski racing, including directed free skiing and drill progressions throughout the season so that students become accomplished skiers on their way to achieving race success.

WVA offers alpine training programs for U12, U14, U16, U18, U21, and post-graduate athletes.  Waterville Valley Resort, located right in WVA’s backyard, offers numerous world-class training venues.  These venues, combined with experienced and professional coaching, enable our athletes to reach the highest level of athletic excellence.

Tom Barbeau  // WVA Director of Human Performance & Alpine U14
tbarbeau@wvbbts.org
 

Tom is a graduate of McGill University with a degree in Ergo Physiology. Before coming to WVBBTS he spent several years working with the Canadian National Ski Team. Tom has coached at three Olympic Games. He has a Master’s Certification in the Burdenko Method and oversees the condition program for all alpine athletes.  He is a Level 500 internationally certified coach.

Mamie Phelan  // head U16 COach
mphelan@wvbbts.org

Jason Guilbert // Head FIS Men's Coach 
jguilbert@wvbbts.org
 

Jason is a WVBBTS and WVA Alumni.  He attended the University of New Hampshire, where he was a four-year member of their alpine ski team.  Jason began coaching in 1999 and has held several positions, including Head Alpine Coach & Program Director at The New Hampton School.  Jason is a Level 300 coach and was WVA’s Head Men’s FIS Coach from 2009 to 2017.

Patrick Purcell // Head FIS Women’s Coach

ppurcell@wvbbts.org
 

ANdrew Howe// Head Alpine Middle School Coach
AHowe@Wvbbts.org

Andrew has been coaching since 2012, as both a weekend and full-time coach.  He has spent 8 years as a U14 coach and 2 additional years working with U16s. Andrew has worked as a firefighter & paramedic for 8 years and currently holds a paramedic license. Additionally, he has extensive experience in the Burdenko Method of training. Andrew grew up skiing racing in NH, first for FSC, then as a post-graduate at WVA. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking and traveling.