Alan Lauba, Program Director and Junior Head Coach, returns to CMAC for his 19th year as a coach and his tenth year as the Program Director/Head Coach. Alan began his racing career at CMAC and went on to be a member of the U.S. Ski Team for five years. He was a Nor-Am Champion in 1985 and a top finisher in World Cup Competition. He is a Level III certified National level and has coached at several high level regional and national camps for elite level Junior skiers. Alan brings boundless enthusiasm, rare athletic insight, and first rate communication skills to the task of teaching CMAC skiers how to race.

Kelly McCann, Mitey-Mite Director and Junior Coach, heads up the Sunday Mitey-Mite programs. He is a Level I coach and has 18 years coaching experience including the University of Colorado and CMAC. Kelly brings technical knowledge and a love of racing to CMACs young racers.

Paul Clarke, Mitey-Mite Prep Director and MM Prep J4 Head Coach.  Paul began skiing in 1975 at Crystal Mountain. He lived at the mountain year round, where his parents started "The Market", which his family has owned and operated for over 15 years. Paul raced with CMAC for many years and taught skiing with Crystal Mountain Ski School for 19 years (plus a year in the Alps).  He has earned PSIA Level 3 Certification.

Willi Schmitt, Master's Head Coach, has been coaching and ski racing over 30 years and participates in all the local Masters races with all his racers.

Bill Cimock, J1/2 Head Coach.

Tatum Phillips, J3 Head Coach. Tatum moved to Washington from Alaska when she was ten years old and joined the CMAC race program. Alan was her coach until she made the National team when she was fifteen. For the next 8 years, Tatum traveled all over the world with the team: South America, Australia, Europe, Canada and the U.S. Along the way she learned many things about ski racing which she hoped to be able to pass on to the young racers of CMAC. Tatum is very excited to be back at Crystal. Even though she has a lot of good memories from all of her experiences, her favorite ski racing memories come from when she was a CMAC racer.

Tamara Hall, J6 Head Coach, is a USSA Level 200 certified coach. Her love of skiing began at the age of 2, riding a rope tow between her mom's legs. Although she didn't start racing until the age of 14, her passion quickly developed into a career. She attended Burke Mountain Academy and raced for Squaw Valley and the University of Colorado, Boulder. Despite her late start into ski racing, she was fortunate to travel and compete in Europe and South America. She even tried speed skiing and was clocked at 98mph. Crystal Mountain has become her home ski area since '92 and she loves the challenging terrain it has to offer. She came to CMAC to inspire young kids to love the sport of skiing and to give them the technical foundation to achieve their ski racing goals.

Willi Schmitt, Master's Head Coach, has been coaching and ski racing over 30 years and participates in all the local Masters races with all his racers.

Mike Jacoby, Substitute Master's Coach, started skiing at age four but did not start racing until age 16. Now, in his mid-40's, he has over 20 years experience as a racer, which includes college racing and around 15 years as a Masters racer. 1999 was his first year as the assistant Masters coach and Mike looks forward to helping run a successful Masters program again. He hopes to show that racing is fun at any age - well past 18 - and help our Masters racers continue to improve. There is a racing life after J1 and college, and with Masters, it just gets more fun. Off the hill, he is a design engineer at Boeing and you can find him playing soccer or sailing during the off season.

Alan Lauba, Program Director and Junior Head Coach, returns to CMAC for his 18th year as a coach and his ninth year as the Program Director/Head Coach. Alan began his racing career at CMAC and went on to be a member of the U.S. Ski Team for five years. He was a Nor-Am Champion in 1985 and a top finisher in World Cup Competition. He is a Level III certified National level and has coached at several high level regional and national camps for elite level Junior skiers. Alan brings boundless enthusiasm, rare athletic insight, and first rate communication skills to the task of teaching CMAC skiers how to race.

Bill Cimock, J1/J2 Head Coach.

Steve Maynard, J1/J2 Coach, started skiing at age 2. Having been born and raised in Massachusetts, Steve's dad owned and operated Jiminy Peak Ski Area. At the end of high school he had been to the US Nationals in SL, GS, DH. In the next two years he dropped his FIS SL points to the teens, GS points in the twenties and left DH for speed demons like Alan. He's now been coaching ski racing and soccer for the last 17 years. Steve has coached for Las Alamos Ski Team (3 years), Silver Peak Ski Team (5 years), managed Hyak Ski Area (2 years), and ran his own Corporate Dual format race league at Ski Acres!

Tatum Phillips, J3 Head Coach. Tatum moved to Washington from Alaska when she was ten years old and joined the CMAC race program. Alan was her coach until she made the National team when she was fifteen. For the next 8 years, Tatum traveled all over the world with the team: South America, Australia, Europe, Canada and the U.S. Along the way she learned many things about ski racing which she hoped to be able to pass on to the young racers of CMAC. Tatum is very excited to be back at Crystal. Even though she has a lot of good memories from all of her experiences, her favorite ski racing memories come from when she was a CMAC racer.

John Phillips, J3 Coach. Most around the mountain know him as 'JP'.  He has been skiing Cyrstal for as long as he can remember, as he started skiing here at age 2 with his family, and joined CMAC at age 12, where he raced through high school.  Following CMAC, JP went on to race for Montana State University for four years, and then coached at Bridger Bowl for two more years before returning to his home mountain of Crystal.  JP has been coaching with CMAC since the '98/'99 season. He is a USSA level one certified coach, and skiing is his passion.  When JP is not on the training hill, look for him in the south-back, and when he can't be skiing, he works as an architect.

Mike Dahlem, J4T Coach. Mike Dahlem, is a USSA Level I coach, PNSA Level III Alpine and PNSA Level I Nordic. Mike taught skiing for Crystal Mountain for 25 years. He started ski racing Telemark racing. While in collage he wanted to ski race but Seattle University didnt have a race program. He formed a ski team at Seattle U, raced for four years and coached there for five years. He worked for City League Team Racing at Alpental and has raced on City League teams for numerous years. He has two kids in the CMAC program, Hannah and Lloyd.

Marty Weiss, J3 Coach.

Kelly McCann, Mitey-Mite Director. He is a Level I coach and has 17 years coaching experience including the University of Colorado and CMAC. Kelly brings technical knowledge and a love of racing to CMACs young racers.

Tamara Hall, J6 Head Coach, is a USSA Level 200 certified coach. Her love of skiing began at the age of 2, riding a rope tow between her mom's legs. Although she didn't start racing until the age of 14, her passion quickly developed into a career. She attended Burke Mountain Academy and raced for Squaw Valley and the University of Colorado, Boulder. Despite her late start into ski racing, she was fortunate to travel and compete in Europe and South America. She even tried speed skiing and was clocked at 98mph. Crystal Mountain has become her home ski area since '92 and she loves the challenging terrain it has to offer. She came to CMAC to inspire young kids to love the sport of skiing and to give them the technical foundation to achieve their ski racing goals.

Ted Hayes, J5 Coach, notes that skiing makes him happy.  Ever since he strapped on his first pair of skis at Badger Pass when he was three, Ted became hooked on skiing. Ted has skied at Crystal for most of his life (fun and work) - -instructing for both Olympia Ski School and then Crystal Mountain Ski School. He raced for the Washington State University Ski Team, the PNSA Masters series, and City League at Alpental. Ted's wife, Elizabeth, supports him 100% in his quest for bliss on the slopes; his 16-year old daughter, Madeline, is a junior racer  inheriting his passion for skiing. Joe, his 10-year old son, is a thriving mitey-mite.

John Ellis, J5 Coach, is coaching for CMAC because he loves to ski and share his passion for the mountains with kids. John has coached kids in skiing, soccer, and baseball, and he has taught skiing to kids and adults for longer than he would like to admit. He is a ski-gear geek, with a quiver to prove it. John is USSA certified and he is always looking to improve his skiing and coaching.

Jessie Jarvis, J5 Coach, has been skiing since she could walk and enthusiastically enjoys it. She's been a CMAC racer since age six and couldn't bear the thought of leaving the program. For two years Jessie raced for the Sun Valley race team in Idaho, and her love for the sport still grows. She also loves backcountry and looks forward to doing well again in the powder eight contest! Aside from skiing and school, you could find Jessie running cross country, horseback riding, hikeing (climed Mt. Kilmanjaro this summer), or enjoying the outdoors! She is fresh off the race team and excited to experience this first year of coaching!

Mackenzie Wattenbarger, J6 Coach.

Paul Clarke, Mitey-Mite Prep Director and MM Prep J4 Head Coach.  Paul began skiing in 1975 at Crystal Mountain. He lived at the mountain year round, where his parents started "The Market", which his family has owned and operated for over 15 years. Paul raced with CMAC for many years and taught skiing with Crystal Mountain Ski School for 19 years (plus a year in the Alps).  He has earned PSIA Level 3 Certification.

Kirsi Longley, MM Prep J6 Head Coach. Kirsi started cross country skiing when she was 4 and began downhill skiing at age 6.  She still remembers her first ski lesson at Mt. Bachelor, where she was terrified to ride the chair.  Kirsi began racing at age 11 at Alpental, and moved to Stevens Pass (SPAC) at age 12 where she competed until she was 18.  Kirsi went on to race and coach at Western Washington University, and was part of the first womens ski team at WWU to make it to Western Regional Championships.  After college she coached with SPAC for two years before coming to coach for CMAC.  When shes not on the hill Kirsi is an Environmental Scientist for a consulting firm and is going to graduate school.  You may also find Kirsi mountain biking, playing soccer, and playing kickball.  Yee Haw!

Amy (Leonard) Heim, MM Prep Coach, is Level 1 Certified.  She has been coaching Mitey-Mites for 16 years and has been having a blast!  She has a cat named "Scooter" and brand new rat terrier puppy named “Star” since she collects stars!  Amy's adult job, which pays the bills, is an Executive Assistant to the CEO, COO and 3 VP’s for Washington Real Estate Holdings, located in Downtown Seattle. She started skiing when she was 2 in Vail, Colorado where she was soon racing for Ski Club Vail.  Amy moved to Crystal Mountain when she was a 7th grader. Boy what a change! Her father was the President of Crystal Mountain for 15 years, so she has many roots here.  Her parents put her in CMAC to introduce her to Crystal Mountain and kids her age that can ski everything and keep her involved in racing. She was in the top 15 women of the NW had some successes and defeats but also earned some college scholarships. She chose to race for Seattle University for a year and then began to coach! When off the snow you could TRY to find Amy, with her husband Rob who paraglides at Tiger Mtn in Issaquah, on her quad (ATV), mountain biking, or camping!

Jesse Franklin, MM Prep Coach. Jesse was raised in Colorado where he exploited his parent's condo near the base of the Breckenridge Ski Resort. He moved to Washington to attend college, ski and sail, but not necessarily in that order. After many years with Fiorini Ski School (PSIA Level II) at Crystal Mountain, he has been with CMAC for five seasons.  Jesse received his twenty year pin from PSIA in 2008.  He anticipates that this year, regardless of the snow level, will be an exciting one.  Jesse is a litigation attorney with K&L Gates LLP in Seattle.  He and his wife Katie enjoy skiing with their children, Jesse V (11) and Elizabeth (9), both of whom have been with CMAC for four seasons.

Rob Woolston, MM Prep Coach. Rob has been coaching/instructing for over 25 years and he is PSIA Level II certified.  He is a Northwest native and has coached kids at Crystal Mountain for the last 18 years for Fiorini Ski School and Paradise Snowsports.   For Rob, every day in the mountains is a good day.  When not skiing, Rob spends his time raising his 3 boys (pre-teen), working as a patent attorney for Perkins Coie, enjoying the outdoors, and seeking new adventures.

Kiehl Sundt, MM Prep Coach, has been skiing as long as he can remember, including six years of racing with CMAC. He had a great time in the race program, and is eager to share the CMAC experience with others. Off the slopes, Kiehl shoots skeet, bikes, and makes documentaries.

Clifford Newman, MM Prep Coach, has been involved in snow sports for 10 years and has been teaching for the past two seasons. He grew up in Enumclaw skiing at Crystal and is currently a senior at Enumclaw High School. Clifford is very excited to be involved with the best skiers on Crystal Mountain and can't wait for an opportunity to help create the future pioneers of the sport we love.

Tom Parks, Head Race Crew, is a guy that creates a, I mean comes from a Hurricane, I mean Hurricane Ridge Ski team. You know the ski area on the Olympic peninsula. The lost and forgotten mountains out west, across the waters near those cities where Piper, Paciotti and many other fine families come from. (Its funny, but most of Crystals finest have come from other Northwest mountains) Should we consider the other teams in the NW farm teams??? Well enough about why we are so great, back to. Who was it we where speaking about?? Oh yeah, Tom, Tom Parks. The big silent type. In fact if Tom spoke to you this year, consider yourself honored. Tom does not waste words. When he speaks, you better listen. Tom is a perfect example of a guy that can be a great skier, ski racer and coach, despite the fact that he only started skiing at age 15! Consider that. Most kids now start at 5 10 years of age, many are burnt out by 15. You dont have to be the best J6 around to make it to the Northwest Cup like Tom did! Like to spend a relaxing weekend with Tom? Call your insurance agent first & be prepared to go rock climbing, skydiving or hunting. One of Toms goals is to be a stuntman! (No surprise there). Anyone need a good bill collector?

Spencer Kull, Race Crew, is still a CMAC kid, or would like to think so. Spencer's skiing started when he was just 4 and the love of the sport has grown. Spencer started late in ski racing but that didn't stop his progression or love for the sport. He started with CMAC in '92 and experienced 3 of the best years in my life excelling in the speed events, for he is a speed junkie. Spencer liked GS, but slalom was always a chore.  After high school Spencer attended WSU. While in college he ski raced, in the #2 seed, and coached the team. Collegiate ski racing is fun with a twist of fierce competition. He was still running into all of his old friends from CMAC every weekend. Now he is back with the CMAC program and hopes that he can help the kids learn and have as much fun as he did.

Bret vanOstrom, Race Crew, took his first ski bus ride to Crystal Mountain for his first ski leeson around 1970. As he was riding through Greenwater, he said to himself "I want to live her someday!" In 1998 that dream came true. About 2002 Bret became the "Crystal Mountain Photographer" a/k/a Lucky Shot Photo and became acquainted with CMAC and all the cool people associated therein. Alan asked Bret to join the team in 2006 and has been "living the dream" ever since!

Ben Ludlow, Race Crew, grew up in Bellevue and raced for CMAC until attending College at Seattle University where he received a scholarship to ski race on their varsity ski team. Ben received a degree in Communication and now manages the Customer Service Department at O'Brien International. He coached in Mammoth California after college. Ben enjoys wakeboarding, snowboarding, mountain biking, and of course tearing up Crystal when he is not working.

Nick Haussmann, Race Crew, started skiing at Crystal Mountain at age 3 and raced for CMAC until he was a J4. During the last few years, Nick helped with CMAC races by gate keeping and doing course maintenance. Nick is a junior at Roosevelt High School and skis every weekend in the winter. Nick has a passion for skiing and loves every minute he's on the mountain.

Lysandra Ness, Race Administrator. Lysandra started with CMAC as a parent volunteer nine years ago, when her daughter Miranda joined CMAC as a little J6 racer in the Full Season Program. Lysandra joined the CMAC Board of Directors and soon found herself becoming the Race Administrator for the club. She also serves on the board of PNSA and looks forward to many more years with CMAC.