Coaching Staff

Our paid professional coaches have the technical expertise, strong skiing skills and youthful enthusiasm needed to assist every athlete, at every level.

Our coaches are certified by national and international organizations (e.g., the United States Ski Coaches Association, Professional Ski Instructors of America, and the Austrian Ski Coaches Association).

The staff works closely with the Head Coach to continually update their knowledge and skills with the latest training methods and racing techniques.

For Employment Information click here.

Head Coach
Danny Wishard
  • Alpine Coach, LMRT (1998-Present)
  • Snowsports Instructor, Liberty Mountain Resort (1982-Present)
  • PSIA Alpine Level II Certified Instructor (1985)
  • USSA Certified Level I Referee (2006-present)   

Other Job/Profession: Electrician
Other Activities: Rock climbing, Mountain Biking, Jet-skiing

Chad Cordell
  • Alpine Coach, LMRT (2004-present)
  • 6 years USSA racing experience
  • PARA State Championships (1999-2004)
  • LMRT Alumni

Other Profession/Job: Graphic Design, Undergraduate Business Major
Other activities: BMX racing, mountaineering, web design

Brian Eardley
  • Alpine Coach, LMRT (1979-1998, 2003-present)
  • Head Coach, LMRT (1990-1993)
  • USSA Certified Level 100 Coach (1981)
  • Former PARA Coach to Eastern Junior Olympics
  • Mid Atlantic Pro Series Racing Experience (1977-1982)
  • Stowe Challenge Cup
  • Former PARA Vice President, former Chair PARA Central Division
  • Former President LMRT, former Treasurer LMRT

Other Profession/Job: Athletic Merchandise Sales Manager & Hard Goods Buyer; Certified Pedorthist
Other Activities: Slot Car Racing - National Champion 2002 & 2003; Mountain Biking, Road Biking.

 

 
David Giambarresi - Bio Coming Soon
 
Ted Miksinski
  • Alpine Coach, LMRT (2005-present)
  • LMRT Masters Training/Racing (2002-present)
  • Columbia Ski Club, Columbia Race Team Captain (1998-2005)
  • USSA Certified Level I Referee (2006-present)  

Other Profession/Job: Public and Private Mental Health, Psychotherapy
Other Activities: Fitness- Weight/Cardio Training, Kayaking, Swimming, Traveling

 

 
Doug Powell
  • Alpine Coach, LMRT (2003-present)
  • USSA Certified Level 100 Coach (2001-present)
  • Masters Racing (ASRA Series) (2003-present)
  • Washington and Baltimore Race Team Member (1983-1994)

Other Profession/Job: Small Business Owner 30 years
Other Activities: Tennis, Camping, Hunting and Fishing

Matt Rescott
  • Alpine Coach, LMRT (2005-present)
  • Perfect Turn Ski Instructor, Killington (2004-05)
  • USSA Certified Level I Referee (2006-present)  
  • 4 years USSA racing experience
  • LMRT Alumni

Other Profession/Job: Environmental Scientist
Other Activities: Outdoors, Recreational Sports, Cooking

Eric Silberg
  • Alpine Coach, LMRT (2004-present)
  • USSA Certified Level I Referee (2006-present)  
  • Cornell Ski Team (1995-1999)
  • 9 years USSA, USCSA racing experience
  • LMRT Alumni

Other Profession/Job: Aerospace engineer
Other Activities: Motorcycling, Volleyball, Photography, Rollerblading

Cody Powell - Bio coming soon

 

 
Robbie White - Bio Coming Soon
 

 

 
Kurt Zwally
  • Alpine Coach, LMRT (1993-95, & 1999-present)
  • Head Coach, LMRT (1995-1998)
  • Program Director, LMRT (1998-1999)
  • USSCA Certified Level 200 Coach (1998)
  • USSA Certified Level I Referee (1998-present) 
  • Past PARA Coach to Eastern JI-II Finals (1996)
  • PARA Board of Directors (1996-present)
  • 13 years USSA, FIS & NCAA ski racing experience
  • UMASS Ski team (1987-1990)
  • LMRT Alumni
  • 14 years coaching experience

Other Profession/Job: Environmental and Energy Policy
Other Activities: Water skiing/wake boarding, road cycling, rollerblading, and gourmet cooking

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Last Updated: August 6, 2007 6:42 PM