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Director:
Jessica
Zalusky |
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Jessica is a former ISF
US Snowboard Team Member and has National Championship
titles in both Halfpipe and Slopestyle. She has
14 years coaching experience including snowboard
camps in Mt Hood, Oregon and California. She is also the
former USASA All American Team Manager and former coach
for the USA Junior National Team.
Jessica was also an Olympic hopeful and a former
Professional Snowboarder, who competed at the highest
levels worldwide, including World Cup, US Open, and the
World Championships to name a few. |
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Director/National Pro Coach:
Matt
"Guf" Gustafson |
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Head Freestyle Coach
Matt "Guf" Gustafson has experience competing
abroad and on the US Professional circuit.
Matt was a former USASA All American Team Coach and
6-time USASA National Competitor who has
experience coaching at the highest levels in freestyle.
Matt is also the USASA midwest coaches trainer.
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Meet the Midwest's finest Coaches!
G Team Coaches must undergo and pass a rigorous background
check and screening during the hiring process . Our coaches
are highly qualified and receive ongoing training throughout
the season, and must meet and maintain high standards
to coach. G Team coaches are professional
coaches that are paid adults. All coaches have a tremendous
amount of experience coaching riders of all ages and abilities! |
G Team coaches receive
ongoing training throughout the year. Above, coaches
can be seen attending our off-snow clinic at the Edina
City Hall in October and the on-snow clinic at Wild
Mountain on November 10, 2007.
Click on the Coaches' pics to see them in action! |
Hyland
Head Coach / Assistant Team Director:
Emily Goetz |
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Wild
Team - Head Coach:
AJ Vossler |
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Elm
Creek Head Coach / G Team Coordinator:
Natalie Aldrich |
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Emily Goetz has
been dominating USASA events since 2000 and is a
2006 USASA National Champion.
Her background in Psychology and Physical Education,
and her passion for snowboarding, makes her a great
asset to our team. |
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AJ has been riding for 11 years.
After finishing college December 2008 he worked
from home and focusing on riding.
AJ says: "I am stoked to gnar the shred with
my group and help them take their snowboarding to
sweet nectar that is the shred." |
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As Team Coordinator,
Natalie will be organizing team events and
travel. She has traveled with and arranged trips
for several organizations including tour groups
and the USASA All American Team.
Prior to this year, Natalie was a G Fun Team coach
and has been riding for over 10 years. |
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"Fun" Team Head Coach: Shawn Nelson
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Shawn is a
fourth year coach for the G-fun team, last
year as the assistant head-coach.
His background as a teacher, and dedication
to the snowboarding community will be of great
value to our team.
He is also involved in our off-hill activities. |
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| Head
Alpine Coach: Troy "Bear"
Dolan |
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Troy is a
former Junior National Team member & USCSA
Champion.
He has over eight years of coaching and instructing
experience, and brings a wealth of experience
to our alpine division.
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"Fun" Team - Assistant Head Coach:
Jenna Holm |
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Jenna started
snowboarding over 10 years ago, and his is
her 3rd year coaching.
Currently a student majoring in geography
with plans of working for the state parks. |
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| Assistant
Head Alpine Coach: Karl Koehle |
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Karl has over
seven years of coaching experience, and is
a 2006 USASA National champion.
Karl recently competed in the 2008 Race To
The Cup series. |
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"Fun" Team - Assistant Head Coach:
Kristin Miller
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| Board
Tuning Technician: Curt Anderson |
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To make your
board go faster and turn sharper, you need
to have it properly tuned and waxed.
Curt is the man to make it happen.
His experience and knowledge will transcend
into the fastest your board will ever be!
His passion and dedication is relentless!
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Alex
Brost |
Charlie
Childress |
Chris
Chor |
Maize
Diffley |
Erik
Edson |
Matt
Gustafson |
Derek
Haukebo |
Mike
Marquadt |
Will
Naslund |
Pat
Stewart |
Brit
Skolness |
Grant
Wroten |
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Team Director, Jessica Zalusky, (above) can still ride!
2008-2009
Coaches |
If
you would like to contact any of the coaches, or
would like to be considered for a coaching position,
visit our contact page.
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Coaches
- Don't see your photo here?
E-mail your name & pic to Coach Karl to be
included on the site: karl - thegteam dot com |
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