WVABBTS is built on a coaching philosophy that combines high standards, intentional rigor, and a commitment to long-term athlete development, emphasizing strong technical fundamentals and smart, progressive training. Our experienced coaching staff integrates Burdenko-style training, performance-based nutrition education, and mental toughness training to develop balance, coordination, strength, resilience, and confidence, preparing student athletes to perform at their highest level.
Tom is a graduate of McGill University with a degree in Ergo Physiology. Before coming to WVABBTS 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.
Tom works with athletes on conditioning and recovery throughout the year using the Burdenko Method. tbarbeau@wvbbts.org
Emily Capaul brings a lifelong love of skiing to her role as a coach at WVA. A Waterville Valley native and daughter of renowned coach Georg Capaul, she developed a deep understanding of elite athlete development from an early age. Emily competed for Holderness School and the University of New Hampshire, earning Academic All-American honors and competing at the 2007 NCAA Championships. At WVA, she combines her competitive background with an athlete-centered coaching style that emphasizes technical precision, mental resilience, and confidence. ecapaul@wvbbts.org
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Matt has been a full-time coach for WVABBTS since 2016. Matt was a WVABBTS athlete himself where he competed and trained with Coach Dan Shuffleton. Matt is passionate about physical training and is a certified personal trainer and is often seen leading work-outs with athletes. In his free time, you can catch Matt cycling and climbing all over NH. mcrowe@gowva.org
Rob Dresser is the head Moguls Freestyle “A” skiing coach at WVA. Rob is an alumnus of WVABBTS. Rob began his coaching career at Whaleback in 2009. He came back to Waterville Valley in 2011. Before becoming the head Moguls coach in 2020, he also gained coaching experience at Proctor, Abenaki & Holderness. Rob is a level 200 air & Moguls coach. In the summers Rob is a competitive sailor and has also spent time coaching the Princeton sailing club. rdresser@wvbbts.org
Jason is a WVABBTS 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 has coached at various levels in the WVABBTS program from U14 to FIS. jguilbert@wvbbts.org
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Mamie is an experienced ski coach with a strong commitment to athlete development. A Gorham High School and MWV Ski Team alumna, she graduated from Nichols College, where she founded and led the ski club, and has coached at Cranmore Mountain, Mt. Snow Academy (Head U14 Coach), Sugar Bowl Academy (FIS Women’s Coach), and internationally at the Alpine Junior World Ski Championships and Youth Olympic Games. Previously coaching at Proctor Academy and Stratton Mountain School, she joined WVABBTS in 2023. mphelan@wvbbts.org
Boston College Graduate, Charlie has had 5 years of u16/u18 coaching experience. Prior to Joining WVABBTS, Charlie raced with the Jiminy Peak Race Team on the weekend USSA team from 2009-2020. In conjunction to this, he raced for Mamaroneck High School from 2016-2020, where he won a New York State Alpine Racing title in 2020. During his tenure at Boston College he helped launch a USCSA Team of Boston College ski racers, called IGRT, and was also a member of the D1 Sailing team. He is also an USSA level 100 certified coach. croseberry@wvbbts.org
A Level 200 Alpine coach and Referee 2 official, Rich brings 15 years of coaching experience to Waterville Valley Academy. He spent the past 12 years coaching and guiding out West, including many years at Squaw Valley/Palisades Tahoe alongside world-class and Olympic athletes and coaches.
Most recently, Rich coached at Franconia Ski Club and is wicked excited to join WVA. Outside of coaching, he enjoys paragliding, fly fishing, whitewater, and dirt biking. rsaffo@wvbbts.org
Dan brings more than 15 years of Freeski and acrobatic training experience to WVABBTS. He is a Level 400 certified Aerial coach. He has worked with athletes who have appeared on both the national and international freeskiing scene. In 2014 and 2020, US Ski & Snowboard named Dan the U.S. Freeskiing Domestic Coach of Year. dshuffleton@wvbbts.org
Rich started coaching in 1987 with the Holderness School, coaching J1 & J2 athletes. Rich worked with his mentor, Craig Antonides for many years gaining knowledge in ski racing. Rich has with Franconia Ski Club, WVABBTS, and the Eastern Region of the US Ski Team. He was most recently at Holderness School as the Head Coach of the FIS U18 Women for five seasons.
Rich lives in Thornton with his two kids, Maya, a senior at Elon University and Jake, as a first-year student at Plymouth High School and Janie Girl, a black lab mix. rsmith@wvbbts.org
