Our biggest asset is our experienced staff

Meet the Team

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Head Coaches

Justin Chardavoyne

Head 1st Year U14 Coach

Elisha Call

Head U12 Coach

Chloe Lavelle

Head U10 Coach

Alpine Staff

Colin Apple

Jfast Team Coach

Colin grew up skiing in Vermont, racing for 7 seasons with GMVS on the weekends and later full-time while attending Mount Mansfield Winter Academy. After graduating from Middlebury College, he lived in NYC dreaming of powder days at Alta/Snowbird until eventually making the move west in 2015. This is his 5th year coaching and first with JFast. When not chasing the best young skiers around the mountain, he is coaching youth lacrosse and running a private equity investment fund. Colin and his wife have two boys, Callum (U12) and Alasdair (U10), and a blue-nose pitbull named Ayla.

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Kevin Chaffee

FIS/PG Team Coach, Masters Program Coordinator

Having been with SBSEF since the 1990-1991 season, Kevin is a true veteran of the program. He has worked with athletes of all ages in his coaching career from U-12 to Masters, but has been with the FIS program for the majority of his time with the Snowbird team. “Learning new things from colleagues and athletes keeps things fresh and interesting. We are all here because of this great mountain and this great organization. I am lucky to be part of it and to be able to share my passion for skiing and ski racing.” Kevin is a level 400 certified coach with USSS as well as a TD. He has worked on staff for many regional and national projects with USSS. He has also been a fully certified instructor, examiner, and clinic leader with PSIA. He is involved year-round with the team doing conditioning and on-snow camps when we are not skiing at home. Kevin has 2 sons who both spent more than 10 years skiing with SBSEF.

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Justin Chardavoyne

U16 Team Coach

Justin grew up ski racing in Upstate New York initially at West mountain later moving on to Bromley Outing Club in Vermont. Following racing FIS in high school Justin attended SUNY Plattsburgh where he studied Expeditionary Studies; an Outdoor Education program specializing in climbing and backcountry skiing.

Justin started ski race coaching at West Mountain in Queensbury NY 2016 - 2019.

From 2019-2022 Justin served as a U16 coach at Winter Park Resort in Colorado, he was head coach in the 21-22 season.

This will be Justin's third season working with the U16 team at SBSEF.

His interests of backcountry skiing, rock/ ice climbing brought him to Utah.

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Avery Gregory

Andrew Jacobs

Jfast Team Coach

Andrew grew up in Connecticut, ski racing for Stratton Winter Sports Club in southern Vermont on the weekends and for his high school team in Connecticut on weeknights. Along with skiing, he also played football and lacrosse his whole childhood. Towards the end of high school, he began coaching U10s at Stratton, doing so for his junior and senior year and continuing to do so during his college winter breaks. He first left the ice coast and moved out to Colorado for college in 2022, spending a full season skiing the front range before transferring after freshman year to the University of Utah to chase the Greatest Snow on Earth. He is currently a senior marketing student at the U, and the treasurer of the Utah Alpine Ski Club. In the off season, he enjoys spending time on the lake wake surfing, wrenching on his car, riding his motorcycle, playing the piano, cheffing up some delicious meals, and spending time in the mountains with his friends.

Lexi Ornstein

Jfast Team Coach

Hey! My name is Lexi Ornstein, born and raised in Golden, Colorado. I am currently a student at the University of Utah studying Strategic Communications and Entrepreneurship. I learned to ski at Winter Park Resort in Colorado at the ripe age of 2 and started my racing career there as well. At 6 years old, I began competing as a USSA athlete till I was 16, then competed as a high school racer to enjoy the sport more and take the stress off my back. I now compete in USCSA with the Utah Alpine Club Ski Team and am excited to get back into the club racing atmosphere as a coach! Some of my other hobbies include running, cycling, golf, and exploring anything outdoors.

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Lauren Rothman

Devo Team Coach

My name is Lauren Rothman. I was born in Colorado, where my parents passed on their deep passion for skiing and mountains to me and my brother. I moved to Michigan when I was 9 and began ski racing shortly after. I moved to Utah in 2022 to study Philosophy and Neuroscience at Westminster University and train with SBSEF. This will be my third year coaching Devos, something I absolutely love doing. After recovering from a series of injuries, this will be my first year competing for the Westminster University Freeski team.

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Ben Throm

FIS Team Coach

Ben is from Aspen, Colorado, where he grew up ski racing for the Aspen Valley Ski Club and exploring the mountains in the area. After Aspen Ben went to Saint Michael’s College in Burlington, Vermont, where he raced NCAA for four seasons before moving to Utah and beginning to Coach. This will be Ben’s second season with SBSEF. In the summers, you will find Ben fly fishing the nearby rivers or on his MTB in the Mountains.

James Tobler

Jfast Team Coach

I grew up in the Salty City. My mom started skiing at Alta in the 1940s, and she dragged her gaggle of kids up Lil Cot early on. I mostly followed my big brother around as he worked at Alta, skied the deep stuff, chased gates on their race hill, and raced Independent in the Wasatch. After high school, I was an instructor/coach at Alta for 8 years while studying at the University of Utah. During this time, I became a certified instructor with PSIA, earned my USSA coach certification, and had the opportunity to be in powder clinics with Alf Engen. Alf's love of skiing was infectious. After that, I lived on the East Coast and then on the West Coast, but my heart is in the Mountain West. I’ve been coaching with SBSEF since 2012 and loved it. I appreciate SBSEF's culture of the love of skiing, commitment to each and every athlete's development, and working with young and enthusiastic rippers.

Gilbert Tobler-Wrathall

Devo Team Coach

I'm Gilbert, I learned to ski at Alta when I was 2 and raced with SBSEF from 2012-2023. I most recently raced FIS during the 22-23 season. I graduated high school in the class of 2023 from the Salt Lake Center for Science Education and am currently taking a gap year before going to the University of Utah. I'm also working in property maintenance and hope to ski a lot of powder with you all@ My hobbies are skiing, collecting camouflage, camping, and playing bass guitar. I'm super excited to meet all the Devos this year and shred!

Kylee Turko

Devo Team Coach

My name is Kylee Turko! I used to coach Devos for SBSEF, and I’m excited to be back. I grew up ski racing in Pennsylvania and throughout the East. After attending Colby–Sawyer College in New Hampshire and meeting some amazing friends, I made my way to Salt Lake City—and I’ve been here for almost 10 years now. Time flies when you’re having fun skiing!

These days, I coach CrossFit and spend as much time as possible adventuring with my two dogs. I can’t wait for the ski season to get started!

Elisha Call

Jfast Team Coach

I grew up skiing at Sundance and quickly became passionate about racing and spending time in the mountains. I grew up playing fastpitch softball, soccer, and riding horses. My family moved to Park City in High School and I became even more excited about skiing and racing. I raced for the Park City Ski Team until I made the US development team at 16. I competed for the US team from 1998-2002. After numerous knee injuries/surgeries, I decided to take a scholarship and race for the University of Utah from 2002-2006. I graduated from the University of Utah with a BA in Art with an emphasis in graphic design.

I started coaching for SBSEF during college and loved working with the next generation of talented and hungry ski racers. I learned a lot being a coach and loved seeing the athletes progress. I coached the U-16 group part-time then began working with the FIS team for a season, after graduating. I love the energy and positive environment I have experienced with the SBSEF program!

I moved to Jackson, Wyoming in 2007, married Bridger Call in 2009, and purchased a sign and graphics business. I kept coaching U10s for the Jackson Hole Ski Club while growing our business. I took a break from coaching to start our family. We are so lucky to have 2 amazing kids ...Cro (10) and Della (9)!

I am super excited to return to coaching and work with the talented Jfast and Devo groups this year! I am a certi ed level 100 Coach and LOVE to ski and be outdoors. We are looking forward to a fun and productive season!

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Destrey Enders

U14 Team Coach

Destrey has been coaching for the last 10 years, most of them at Snowbird. She has a passion for skiing and sharing that love with the athletes. She loves helping kids learn new skills and giving kids individual things to help improve their skiing. But most of all, she just wants the kids to have fun. Outside of skiing, she is a nurse, raft guide, runner, dog mom, amateur ceramicist, hobby chef, and whatever other hobby is currently in rotation.

Lauren Escola

Jfast Team Coach

Hi, my name is Lauren. I grew up skiing and racing on the China Peak Race Team in Lakeshore, CA where I also coached for two seasons. I’m currently a sophomore at the University of Utah studying Environmental Studies. When I’m not skiing, I love spending days on the lake, hiking, and exploring around Salt Lake City. I’m really excited to be coaching at Snowbird this season and can’t wait to spend more time on the mountain with everyone!

Joe Feldman

U14 Team Coach

My name is Joseph Feldman, I grew up on the Snowbird alpine team from age 6-18 and loved every second of it. Very much looking forward to coming back and working with some old friends/mentors as well as spreading the knowledge they were so kind to give to us when we were coming up in the race scene. Can’t say I will be bummed about a few snowbird powder days as well, either.
Looking forward to a stellar year!

Carter Gregory

Jfast Coach

Carter grew up skiing in the Wasatch. His dad was a ski patroller and his mom was a ski instructor, he’s loved to ski as long as he can remember. He raced for Park City Ski Team until his senior year in high school, then moved to Snowbird when Steve Bounous took over the program, earning the SBSEF Skier of the Year award that season. Steve’s passion for skiing and racing has been an inspiration for Carter ever since. He went on to race for Montana State University and helped the team take 3^rd place at the USCSA national championships his senior year.

Carter has been coaching at SBSEF since 1996 and spent four years as the head coach of J-Fast. His two daughters have grown up racing at SBSEF and love to ski as much as possible. In the off-season, he spends his time with his wife and daughters riding bikes and floating down rivers.

Bill Keith

U14 Team Coach

Bill has an extensive background in skiing. He started skiing at an early age in West Germany and was a member of the Bad Tolz Ski team from 1975-1979 where he cut his teeth and learned to ski race on the FIS circuit in Europe. He then moved to Utah where he was a member of the Snowbird Race Team from 1980-1982. Bill has been coaching for 20+ years and lives in Sandy. He and his wife Stephanie have four children Elizabeth, Jacob, Chloe, and Lily.

Tyler Knibbe

Jfast Team Coach

Raised in Utah, Tyler grew up in the outdoors, fostering his love for all things natural from a young age as his parents regularly exposed him to the best of Utah’s outdoor activities. At the age of 5, he was introduced to skiing near Salt Lake City. His mom would dress him up and they would catch the bus up Little Cottonwood Canyon to go skiing at Snowbird. Years later during the Olympics of 2002 at a late-night party, Tyler was offered a position as a ski coach for kids at Snowbird. Making the circle complete, he still coaches kids in ski racing at Snowbird to this day.

Tyler attended the University of Utah and received a degree in commercial recreation management. During the summer, he works as a guide on the Middle Fork and Main Salmon rivers guiding 1 or 2-week trips. Later he went on to earn a Masters in Education, and has now been teaching for 13 years and continues to river guide in the summer.

Lately, in his free time, Tyler can be found exposing his kid to the best places in Utah and Idaho to hike, bike, ski, boat and fish.

Chloe Lavelle

Jfast Team Coach - Head U10 Coach

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I found my passion early in the mountains—spending over 12 years racing before moving into coaching right after high school. I started coaching for about three years with the U8/U10 crew, then I led the Youth Ski League at Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho for three seasons! I helped young athletes build skills, confidence, and a love for the sport. After relocating to Salt Lake City, I continued to stay active in the outdoors, whether it's golfing, hiking, running, or competing in CrossFit for fun!

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Andy Phillips

Jfast Team Coach

Andy is a Level 300 (L300) certified coach who loves developing athletes and getting the most out of them. He blends experience, knowledge, and an energetic coaching style with clear visual instruction, teaching proper technique on groomers and off cliffs.

Andy grew up skiing and racing in Utah. He raced for the U.S. Ski Team from 2008 to 2012 and took a two-year hiatus from ski racing in 2008 to serve as a full-time missionary in Norway.

Andy competed for the University of Utah football team from 2012 to 2016 and holds multiple records. He lettered all four years, served as a three-year team captain, and graduated in 2016. He signed with and competed for the Chicago Bears in 2017.

Andy has a passion for coaching youth and has over ten years of private and team coaching experience. He is a certified personal trainer and a certified Youth Exercise Specialist. Andy and his wife, Megan, have four children and enjoy chasing them through the mountains on skis, bikes, and hikes. He loves deep powder days in the backcountry, ultra-marathons, and fore-running YSL races.

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Steve Putnam

U14 Team Coach

Steve grew up in Vermont and skied Mad River Glen. His ski racing career started while attending Green Mountain Valley School with Doug Lewis and AJ Kitt. He then attended Middlebury College and was captain of the Ski Team before moving on to the US Pro Tour where he competed for several years. Making the move to Utah and the greatest snow on earth, Steve freeskied Alta and Snowbird for several years while getting his masters in engineering years before becoming involved with the Snowbird Ski Team. He has coached all different levels at Snowbird for the past 15 years and now coaches with the u14's. He has two daughters, Pfeiffer and Kessler, with his wife Phoebe.

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Liesl Stellin

Mark "Vinny" Vincent

Erica von Allmen

Devo Team Coach

Erica grew up skiing at the bird since she could walk. She raced for the Snowbird Ski Team for 10 years, competing at the FIS level as well as a few IFSA competitions. She raced for the University of Colorado, at Boulder and won the Inferno Downhill in 1997 in Switzerland. Erica coached the Devos at Snowbird from 1998-2001 and ski instructing in the Swiss villages of Mürren and Verbier in 2002 and 2003. After living and working in Hawai’i for 15 years, Erica returned to the Wasatch to continue to share the love of skiing with her kids, Lucas and Lilli, and her husband, Dave.

Freeride Staff

Campbell Bates

My name is Campbell, I grew up at the mouth of LCC in Cottonwood Heights and have been skiing Snowbird since the ripe age of 3! I joined Altabird when I was 10 and have been competing in freeride ever since! I competed all over North America and even made it to Austria for World Championships my last year in the Jr circuit. I love competing so much that I have continued to compete on the Freeride World Qualifiers Circuit.

I moved to Bozeman for college and coached the Big Sky Freeride team but I am now graduated and moving back to Utah. The Altabird team made a huge impact on my life and has such a special place in my heart. I super stoked to be back with the team and coach alongside those who coached me! And of course, I cannot wait to be rippin LCC powda!

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Owen Carlson

I grew up in Salt Lake City and went to Skyline High School. I am currently studying Civil Engineering at the University of Utah. I grew up skiing and competing on the Altabird freeride team and was part of the team until I was 18. I am now competing in the Adult IFSA series, trying to qualify for the FWT.
Many of the coaches I will be working with coached me and really helped me be the best person and skier I could be. I look forward to coaching the team, and I am very excited for this opportunity.

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Rowan Harden

Rowan grew up in Park City chasing side hits and lapping the terrain park before joining the Altabird program in high school, where his love for big mountain skiing really took off. Now with five years of coaching experience, he brings that same passion for progression and adventure to every athlete he works with.

When the snow melts, Rowan trades skis for paddles, guiding whitewater trips across California and spending his off-season on the river. Whether it’s a powder day or a surf wave, he’s all about helping athletes build confidence, style, and a lifelong stoke for the mountains.

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Sarah Osterloh

Hey there, my name is Sarah Osterloh. I started skiing as soon as I could walk. I Grew up in Little Cottonwood Canyon, learning everything I know from my ex-ski bum dad. While I have dabbled in ski competitions, my specialty is free-skiing, finding creative lines down difficult mountain areas, and just having a good time. I tend to be a big goofball on the hill, so I always emphasize having fun to make it the best ski experience!

Andrew Pollard

Andrew is no stranger to steep, fast skiing on high-risk terrain. Raised on the slopes of Alta, Utah, he broke onto the Freeride World Tour in 2019 and won ‘Rookie of The Year’. Since then, Andrew has developed into a seasoned and revered competitor, known for bringing laidback flow to the most technical zones imaginable. His goal with coaching is to bring as much stoke to the team as possible. While showing the next generation the ways of skiing in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Sarah Gibbs

Howdy! I’m Sarah G., and I believe this will be my 8th season coaching for SBSEF! I grew up skiing in BCC and LCC and was on the race team from ages 10 to 18. I absolutely loved my time as an athlete on the team and absolutely love being a coach—sharing the stoke and passion for skiing with the next generation. My goal is to help every athlete find confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for the mountains.

Rob Greener

Rob grew up in Boise Idaho and raced for the Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation. Rob knew he wanted to ski powder and following his older brother’s footsteps, moved to Salt Lake and raced for the Snowbird Sports Education Foundation. During that time, he credits the “original freeride team” to following Vinnie around the Bird in the mornings, then training gates on the race hill in the afternoon. A few years later while pursuing big mountain skiing, he noticed a need for a Freeride program at Snowbird. During that first season 2004-2005, we had seven athletes on the team. Now fast forward to 2024-2025 and we’ll have approximately 100! Over the last nineteen years, Rob has served as Director, Head Coach, Regional Coach, and weekend coach. Rob has also run Snowbird’s IFSA comps for the last (how many?) years. He has two daughters on the U14 and Jfast teams this coming season.

Chuck Loeffler

Chuck Loeffler grew up in Denver, Colorado with skier parents who raised him and his sister on skis. He started competing in Freestyle moguls at age 12. After high school, he lived in Winter Park, Breckenridge, and then Telluride. During that time he earned a NorAm spot and then left to compete on the Pro Mogul tour for 2.5 years. After a couple of knee surgeries, he moved to Salt Lake City to ski Little Cottonwood Canyon and for the next decade spent 4 months a year skiing and the other 8 months on the Pacific Ocean, commercial fishing and crabbing. During that time he started competing in Big Mountain Freeskiing and earned a spot on the world tour for a few years. Towards the end of his competition days, he was a judge on the world tour. He also started coaching the new Snowbird Freeride team with Rob Greener and coached for the next 9 years. After taking 3 years off to raise his own 2 young kids at home, he returned to coaching and has been with the team ever since. In the three years off, he was an occasional judge on the Jr Freeride tour. This year will be his 7th year back coaching the AltaBird Freeride team. Now his kids are 11 and 13 and ski on the SBSEF J-Fast and U15 freeride teams.

Taylor Pratt

Alumni and coach of 6 years for SBSEF, I joined when the Freeride program was founded by Rob Greener, skied with the team from 12-18, and then returned to coach in 2018. I am passionate about this team, these mountains, and this sport. Honored to be a part of this world-renowned program for another year and stoked to share our home with all the rad athletes and coaches. Here’s to another year of great snow and great memories!

Courtney Smith

Courtney Smith began skiing when she was three years old and has never stopped! She grew up spending every weekend in an RV parked at Stevens Pass WA. In her early teens she became a ski school instructor and began competing in IFSA junior competitions. Courtney attended Gonzaga University. While there, she established the Gonzaga Freeride Team and was the head coach. For the last two seasons Courtney has coached for the Stevens Pass junior Freeride team. She has also helped direct the IFSA Pacific Northwest region. Courtney currently competes in the FWQ Series and is excited to keep pushing herself as an athlete. She is a PSIA-certified instructor, IFSA level 200 coach, IFSA judge, and IFSA technical director. She looks forward to supporting the next generations of Freeriders.

Jacqueline Pollard

Jacqueline Pollard is a freeride skier, coach, judge, and outdoor adventurer based in Sandy, Utah. She started skiing as a kid, learning what the terrain would teach her about control, risk, and joy. Jacqueline values connection — to the mountains, to the people she skis with, and to the environment. She is deeply committed to protecting wild places so future generations can find solace and adventure outside just as she has. When she’s not coaching freeride skiing at Alta and Snowbird or judging, she’s guiding whitewater rafting trips in the summer. Her approach to skiing — and life — is rooted in balance, trust, and presence. Jacqueline believes in listening to the mountain, trusting her instincts, and making every run count.

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Snowboard Staff

Miles Auclair

Snowbaord Coach

After Coaching Freeride at Kirkwood Mountain Resort in California for multiple years, I found myself moving to the Wasatch Front and wanting to continue my passion for big mountain snowboarding. Fortunately, there have been young riders seeking the same passion. The last few seasons, although our numbers have been small, SBSEF – Team Utah has had athletes qualify for finals and even take home the championship title. I’m excited to continue to push myself as a coach and ambassador to big mountain snowboarding, and I look forward to continuing to foster the same love for the mountains in the upcoming youth. Our numbers will continue to grow, and we will continue to stand on top of mountains and podiums alike!

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Anna Miller

Snowboard Coach

Anna is a Snowbird local. She began riding on the Snowbird Snowboard Team when she was 10 years old. At first, she competed in all 5 USASA events (and Big Mountain), but eventually specialized into boardercross. She competed at a World Cup level, qualified for the US Development Team, and qualified for the 2019 World Championships @ Solitude Mountain. On top of snowboarding, Anna enjoys mountain biking, dirt biking, rock climbing, pickleball, and most any outdoor activity she can get her hands on! Her very sweet dog, Ziggy, a bluenose pitbull, accompanies her on these adventures. Anna loves kids, and helping people with their own development. She has had many of her own struggles mentally and physically throughout the duration of her career and therefore understands the hardships of competition.

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Zane Clegg

Snowboard Coach

Hi I’m Zane, a coach for SBSEF/Snowbird Snowboard Team! I’ve been snowboarding since I was around 6 years old. That turned into being coached, competition, and medals mainly in boarder cross. I enjoy coaching and making sure that athletes not only learn to excel in their sport but also have fun while snowboarding. This will be my third year coaching and I’m very excited to encourage safety, fun, and learning for team members this 2025/2026 season.

Mike Markowitz

Snowboard Coach

Mike grew up skiing and snowboarding in Colorado and has been teaching and coaching snowboarding for the past 30 years. He spent numerous years at Beaver Creek Resort, running the kids' snowboard program as well as coaching with Ski Club Vail. Mike is a retired AASI examiner and was fundamental in assisting with the start of the freestyle accreditation programs.

Mike is returning to SBSEF this season after a few years in Colorado working with post-stroke recovery victims He is happiest being on the mountain and assisting athletes, and looks forward to working with SBSEF again.

Mike has a bachelor's degree in communications from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.

Adi Smith

Snowboard Coach

Adi has come up as an athlete, snowboard instructor, and competitive coach in able-bodied and adaptive snowboarding. She began her career as a snowboard instructor in 2002, instructing at Park City Resort, the Burton Academy at Northstar, and Snow Park in New Zealand, earning her American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) Western Trainers Accreditation in 2012, eventually becoming an examiner and trainer in 2023. She began her coaching career in 2011, first coaching the Northstar competitive snowboard team, and after moving back to Utah in 2013, began coaching with Team Utah Snowboarding. Adi earned her USSA Level 300 coaching certification in June 2023.

Growing up participating in several different types of sports throughout her youth (swimming, soccer, gymnastics, equestrian, dance), Adi became aware
performance was not only about the physical skills, but that there was a very important mental side as well. As a snowboarder herself, she experienced
challenges with her mental state, which interfered at times with her physical performance. As a competitive snowboard coach, she also witnessed her athletes struggle with the same type of mental hangups. This intrigued her to understand the mental aspect of sports at a deeper level.

In 2018, Adi began her Masters program in Sport Psychology, combining her background in psychology and love for coaching. Sport Psychology was the perfect combination that gave her the missing piece to understanding the mental piece of performance. Graduated with her Masters degree in 2021, she has a rich understanding and knowledge to empower athletes to overcome their fears and limitations to unlock new levels of their performance.

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