Rearick Named Men's Head Alpine Coach
SUGARLOAF, Maine (March 22) - The U.S. Ski Team has named Sasha Rearick as its new Men's Head Alpine Coach. Alpine Director Jesse Hunt made the announcement on the eve of the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships in Sugarloaf, Maine. Rearick was promoted from his position as men's slalom and giant slalom head coach.
"Sasha has demonstrated great leadership skills at all levels since joining our staff six years ago," said Hunt. "I'm excited and confident in naming him to head our men's program."
Rearick's 2006-07 season was highlighted by Olympic champion Ted Ligety's World Cup title. Ligety won the final two giant slaloms of the year to take the season long GS title.
"It's a great honor to take on this role," said Rearick. "Phil's done a fantastic job and the team is in a great place. We have incredible athletes and an extremely talented and passionate staff. We definitely have our challenges, but that's something I'm looking forward to working through for continued success."
Rearick came to the Team after the 2002 Olympics to work as a conditioning and on-hill coach at the Europa Cup level. He was promoted to takeover the Europa Cup team for the 2005-06 season. A year later, he moved up to head the men's World Cup technical team.
A New York City native, Rearick grew up in Lakeville, CT and graduated from Maine's Gould Academy and later Colorado's Western State. He coached at Monarch Ski Area in college and instructed in Tignes, France. He coached at Green Mountain Valley School for three season before joining the U.S. Ski Team.
He and his wife Katrin recently had their first child, a little boy named Tasman, born Feb. 11.
Rearick takes over from Phil McNichol, who announced his retirement during the World Cup Finals in Bormio, Italy. Hunt expects to name a replacement for Rearick's technical team leadership position shortly.
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Rearick Named Men's Head Alpine Coach
