Full-Time/Head Buddy Werner Coach

Rory first coached for TAS in the 2010-11 season.  Due to an Achilles injury, she spent the season skiing on one-leg and is extremely happy to be on two skis this year!  She began coaching in 2000 for the Mt Baker Race Team as a Buddy Werner coach; after several seasons, she went on to work with Schweitzer Alpine Racing School in 2002 as a Juniors FIS coach.

Rory is originally from Long Island, New York. She raced out of Stratton Mountain School in Vermont and after graduation continued racing post-graduate for Team Breckenridge and the Rocky Mountain Division. Rory had the opportunity to train in Europe and South America and travel/race extensively throughout North America.  Races included US and Canadian Nationals, NorAm’s, Junior Olympics and regional FIS races.

Currently, she’s completing her B.A. in Cultural and Written Expression with a minor in Environmental Sciences from Oregon State University. When she’s not skiing or studying, she can be found racing and cruising sailboats, learning Italian and traveling the world.

Rory’ Coaching Concepts:

• Holistic approach to coaching; guide athletes to achieve their best both on and off the snow as racers, students and individuals.
• Emphasis is on the complete athlete with advancement through exercise, nutrition and a positive mental attitude.
• Focus on teaching teamwork, responsibility and a strong work ethic.
• Have fun and love  what we do--SKI!