Master the Mountain, Own Your Line
Expert Ski Instruction & Race Coaching at Mad River Mountain
PSIA Level III Instructor | USSA Alpine Coach Level 100 | Children's Specialist
About Katherine
Katherine is a passionate educator and competitive coach with expertise in ski instruction and alpine racing. Based in Columbus, Ohio, she brings enthusiasm, expertise, and personalized attention to every lesson.
Credentials
- ✓PSIA Level III Instructor - Professional Ski Instructors of America
- ✓USSA Alpine Coach Level 100 - United States Ski & Snowboard Association
- ✓PSIA Children's Specialist - Certified in youth instruction
- ✓Proud Mom of 3 - Understands family ski dynamics
Instructor at Mad River Mountain | Coach for Mad River Mountain Ski Team (Sara Division, Southern Area Racing Association)
Services
Children's Instruction
Specialized instruction for young skiers, from first-timers to advancing intermediates. With PSIA Children's Specialist certification, Katherine makes learning fun, safe, and engaging.
- • First-timer lessons
- • Skill progression programs
- • Confidence building
- • Age-appropriate techniques
Race Coaching
USSA Level 100 certified coaching for competitive racers. Katherine trains athletes for the Mad River Mountain Ski Team competing in the Sara Division of SARA (Southern Area Racing Association).
- • Technical race skills
- • Slalom & giant slalom
- • Race strategy
- • Competition preparation
Connect With Katherine
Ready to Learn?
Contact Katherine to inquire about ski lessons or coaching opportunities.
📞 Phone: 614-330-0347
Professional Background
Education
West Virginia University, School of Forestry
Master's Degree
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sweet Briar College
Undergraduate Degree
Environmental Studies & Dance
Ski Instruction Experience
Mad River Mountain
Current: Ski Instructor & Race Coach
Previous Experience:
- • Breckenridge, CO
- • Copper Mountain, CO
- • Snowshoe, WV
Katherine combines her formal education in parks and recreation with over a decade of hands-on skiing expertise. Her Master's degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies, paired with her PSIA and USSA certifications, provides a unique foundation for effective instruction and coaching.