Alby Dean has over 20 years experience coaching competitive ski racers.  She competed as a USSA/FIS ski racer for nine years, and several more years as a Masters racer.  As a coach she has worked with current and former US Ski Team members.

Most recently she was Head Coach for the Mitey Mite/Buddy Werner program at White Pass, where she spent 10 years and placed several young racers on the podium at Buddy Werner Championships some which qualified for the J4 Festival.

She is also a professional athletic trainer, working extensively with US men’s and women’s national teams.  Alby is a USSCA level II certified coach and PSIA full certified instructor, and has certifications from National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Just like in the Tour de France, Alby's fans line the road
to watch her take on the mountain.

Jacques grew up skiing in Vermont in the 60's. After participating in alpine racing he moved on to Nordic racing in Maine in the 70's. He's been venturing into the backcountry for years and still enjoys late-spring ski descents with friends & athletes on our local volcanoes.

He's coached youth soccer, high school lacrosse and alpine racing during the 90's & 00's. Jacques enjoys being up on the hill, helping young athletes find enjoyment and confidence through winter sports.

Linda Parazoo

YSL Coach

Linda has been teaching skiing at Willamette Pass and Mt. Bachelor ski schools for 11 yrs. Including coaching Mt. Bachelor's 5 week mountain masters program for the ski school.

2006-07 she was the Head Coach for the Roseburg High School ski team, while continuing to work within the ski school.

2003-2005 acting as coach for her son as he raced as an independent for Sutherlin High School. His senior year took state in both disciplines.

Linda is a PSIA full certified instructor, attended Rick Reid's summer race camp 2007. She also enjoys competing in triathlons, cycling and running events.

She has served as a WARP board member,1997-2005,acting as a race official and as race administrator and head gate judge.

Linda enjoys competing in triathlons.