A huge thank you to the NYSSRA Coaches Committee:
Jeff Walker - Chair
Jeff Jenkins
Jim Catalano
Marisa La Falce
Michele Spear
Aaron Dewey
Stephen Mergenthaler - ASD
The NYSSRA Coaches Committee promotes and supports coaching certifications and continuing education along with sound development principles for the NYSSRA community. The committee’s goal is to serve as a resource for New York state coaches, athletes, and clubs. Coaches Committee members work closely with the Alpine Sports Director and development committees to assist in statewide education through events, education materials, and development projects.
Break down
- Promote education
- Athlete development
- Resource
- Assist with Projects in State
- Sit on all development committees
Term of positions
Term for Committee members 3 years. With the ability to extend one term.
Term for Chair 3 years with ability to rotate back in as a working member
Committee size target to be 5, with a range of 5-7 and a goal of balanced representation across state
Alpine Sports Director
Committee Criteria
- Coached at least 5 Years
- Experience coaching in NYS multiple age groups
- USSS Level 200 or PSIA Level 2
- Respected by peers in the State
*Coaches Committee members may exercise discretion, on a case by case basis, in evaluating the above criteria.*