About
ABOUT FLAGSTAFF SKI & SNOWBOARD TEAM
Since 1967, the Flagstaff Ski & Snowboard Team has trained thousands of Arizona junior athletes, from talented amateurs to Junior Olympians. We train at the Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff, AZ. The Flagstaff Alpine Ski Team (FAST) competes in the US Ski & Snowboard Southern Series of the Rocky Mountain Division of the Rocky-Central Alpine Region. The Grand Canyon Freeride Team (GCFT) competes in the USASA Grand Canyon Series. Today FAST and GCFT train over 180 dedicated junior athletes from ages 6 to 19 by more than 25 professional coaches on Arizona’s only junior alpine athletic team.
The Flagstaff Ski & Snowboard Team is more than just a team. It is a family of highly-dedicated coaches, parents and junior athletes. Our junior athletes are taught the skills and techniques of advanced and competitive skiing and snowboarding, and perhaps more importantly, the virtues and values of respect, cooperation, endurance and a deep appreciation of the outdoors. These are qualities that will define them forever. Our mission is to help families develop extraordinary human beings through our junior alpine sports programs.
The goal of our teams is to teach youth athletes all-mountain awareness and safety while advancing their ski or snowboard skills and HAVING FUN! We utilize the US Ski & Snowboard SkillsQuest curriculum. Numerous coaches are Level 100, 200, and 300 US Ski & Snowboard certified. Our coaches are passionate about winter sports, fun, and teaching our athletes. Many of our coaches grew up on the team themselves!
Flagstaff Ski Club, Inc. dba Flagstaff Ski & Snowboard Team is an IRS registered 501(c)(3) non-profit entity.
Morgan Schindele
Morgan brings a passion for skiing and winter sports. Her love for skiing grew during her undergraduate years in Spokane, Washington at Gonzaga University. After college she quickly made her way back to her home state of Arizona to continue her passion and pursue a career in the ski industry. When Morgan is not skiing you can find her climbing, paddling or watching Gonzaga basketball. She looks forward to bringing her expertise and experience to this new role as the Business Director for the Flagstaff Ski and Snowboard Team.
Charlie Boyer
Charlie brings over 20 years of Flagstaff Ski & Snowboard Team experience as a team athlete, accomplished ski racer, and race coach. Born and raised in Flagstaff, she is extremely passionate about this team! When Charlie is not skiing you can find her in the mountains, at the lake, on the river, or working at the hospital as an Emergency Room Nurse. She is excited and looking forward to the 23-24 Season! Think snow!
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
| Photo | Name | Designation | Bio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Frost | President | ||
| Wendy Hunter | Vice-President | ||
| Chirag Trivedi | Vice-President | ||
| Chris Kuehl | Secretary | ||
| Kenton Harman | Treasurer | ||
| Brian Beamer | Director of Race | ||
| Todd Gillenwater | Past President |
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
| Photo | Name | Designation | Bio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Boyer | |||
| Jeff Schultz | Head Coach | ||
| Chrissy Speer | Volunteer Coordinator | ||
| Sonny Varadhan | |||
| Scott Sawyer | |||
| Tony Wolkowinsky | |||
| Jerry Woods | |||
| Melissa Solares | |||
| Ryan Rawlinson | |||
| Jesse Causer | |||
| Richard von Lohmann | |||
| Erin Childers |
