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Our fully certified coaches are trained in the latest techniques of technical, theory and practical coaching under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) organized by the Coaching Association of Canada. Our coaches are young adults that have achieved a high level of competition experience. Their passion for the sport of Freestyle Skiing has led them to a coaching and mentoring role for Jumps and Bumps entry-level skiers, recreational skiers and committed Freestyle athletes with an Olympic vision. For more information on the coaching qualifications link to http://www.coach.ca/eng/certification/nccp_for_coaches/index.cfm
| Head Coach - Nicholas Bazin
|  | Nicholas Bazin decided to move in Whistler, at the end of summer 2008. He comes from Quebec City and has skied for over 20 years at the Mont Sainte-Anne Station, a paradise for natural moguls, where he developed his passion for moguls and high performance coaching. He improved his mogul skills during 3 consecutive winters and then became a ski instructor in 1998. Later on, he went in Europe to enjoy skiing in "Les Deux-Alpes" in the French Alps and traveled around for a whole year. When he came back in Quebec City, he started a Mechanical Engineering degree. At the same time, he built and started a new "Freeride and Moguls program" at the Mont Sainte-Anne ski school, which was missing such a program for athletes' development. He has been Head of the program for 2 years and then decided to become a mogul coach, for the Mont Sainte-Anne Freestyle Ski Club, which is home of 90 athletes and 15 coaches. He worked as a coach for 3 winters and became Assistant Head Coach in his last, right before he left for Whistler and start a new position as Head coach for the Vancouver Freestyle Ski Club. Nicholas possesses the following certifications:
Level 3 Moguls CFSA (Canadian Freestyle Skiing Association) 2003-2007-2008
Level 3 NCCP (National Coach Certification Program) 2005-2008
Level 2 Aerials CFSA (Canadian Freestyle Skiing Association) 2003-2005
Level 2 Ski Instructor CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructor Association) 1998-2003
Level 1 Trampoline 2005
Nicholas has 2 years-experience in Mechanical Engineering and has worked for well-established companies such as Julien inc, Creaform 3D, Bombardier and Frito Lay Canada. He gained experience in 3D drawing, in design and conception, in project management and in Health & Safety issues. In the meantime, he always performed as a part-time coach at the Mont Sainte-Anne. He has also worked as a volunteer and leader for several international work camps in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Iceland, France and UK.
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| Mareija Eskelinen
|  | Mareija Eskelinen started skiing at the age of four from the Mt. Baker Ski Area. She joined the Airbears Freestyle club when she was ten years old and when she became more involved in the sport she started skiing with the Vancouver Freestyle Ski Club. From 2005 to 2006 she trained with the BC Freestyle Ski Team and then retired to further her academic career. Currently she attends Simon Fraser University and is working towards a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Minor in Mathematics. |
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| Tom Mazur
|  | Tom was a member of the BC Freestyle Mogul Team until 2005. He competed at Canadian Series and NorAm competitions for 4 years with his highest achievement -- a Gold medal at the 2003 Junior World Championships! He attributes Freestyle Skiing to teaching him about hard work, commitment, and determination. He credits the sport with many valuable life experiences and great friendships. He is currently a UBC Engineering student and lifelong skier. Tom says "I enjoy coaching young athletes and sharing with them my invaluable experiences." |
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| Adam Stern
|  | Adam just completed his first full season with the Vancouver Freestyle Ski Club. Prior to joining VFSC, Adam coached for the National Capital Division Freestyle Club in Ottawa for four seasons. As a new comer to the west coast, Adam is smiling ear-to-ear with all of the big mountain and powder skiing he has been able to enjoy so far! |
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| Felicia Deo
|  | Felicia Deo is one of our first Vancouver Freestyle Club alumni. She trained with the club for over seven years and competed throughout the province. After receiving her Level I Freestyle Coaching certification - she has been coaching the J&B programs for the past three years. She is currently a student at Simon Fraser University and is currently in her third year working towards a kinesiology degree. Felicia says "It is such a great club, with a happy and positive learning atmosphere. All the members are great, and teaching the kids new things is so rewarding." |
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| Kevin Bowie
|  | Kevin comes the VFSC with years of experience and a love for the sport. Kevin was a Manitoba Freestyle Athlete from 1996 - 2000 and competed in two Junior National competitions and was an alternate for 1999 Canada Winter Games. He was also the Head Coach of Winnipeg Freestyle Team from 2000 - 2006 and Assistant Coach for the Manitoba Freestyle Team from 2003 - 2005. He has a Bachelor of Physical Education and moved to BC two years ago to work at Sport BC as a program coordinator for BC Wheelchair Sports. Kevin has his Level 1 NCCP Freestyle and Level 2 NCCP Theory. Coming from Manitoba he says "A big plus is being able to ski glades instead of a few icy speed bumps on the prairies." Kevin says "I guess you could say I love to coach because I feel it's the best way I can give back to a sport that gave me some of the best experiences of my life. Hopefully I can instill that kind of passion in the next generation." |
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