The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) is pleased to announce that Adam Chadbourne has been chosen as its new Alpine Competitive Program Director. After evaluating a large field of qualified candidates, SSWSC believes that Chadbourne’s credentials and leadership will serve them well as they continue to build upon and enhance their strong Alpine Program. Chadbourne will be taking over for departing Alpine Competitive Program Director Caroline Lalive-Carmichael, who is stepping down to spend more time with family after the birth of her daughter, Freya, this winter.

“Caroline really brought the coaching staff together and has the alpine program moving in the right direction. She is a big part of the SSWSC and we hope to see her continue to be a positive influence on the kids in a coaching role,” said SSWSC Athletic Director Jon Nolting.

Chadbourne comes to the SSWSC having recently worked as the Alpine Program Director for the Burke Mountain Academy (Vermont) and Snowsports Director at Waterville Valley (New Hampshire). Prior to that, he worked for four years as aU.S. Ski Team coach at the Europa Cup and Development Team levels. He was honored by both the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and the Vermont Alpine Racing Association as their Coach of the Year in 2010. In 2007, he led the Burke Mountain Academy alpine program to USSA Club of the Year honors. In his coaching roles, Adam has worked closely with multiple Olympic medalists, including Mikaela Shiffrin, Andrew Weibrecht and Ted Ligety. While working in the Eastern Region of the USSA, Chadbourne was the chairman of the Eastern Development Committee, where he focused on enhancing training and competition opportunities for Eastern alpine ski racers.

“To say that I am thrilled to join the SSWSC team is an understatement,” Chadbourne said. “I am proud to embrace this super community of active young people and tremendous coaches. Given the quality of the current staff and the number of great athletes involved in the alpine program at SSWSC, there is no question that we can continue the work that has been done and strive not just to be the strongest program in the country athletically, but also to develop the best young men and women of integrity, ethics, and intrinsic motivation in all that we do. We’ll hold fast to our principles, and we’ll ski like there is nothing to lose!”

SSWSC is confident that Chadbourne will excel in his new role, and is excited to have a coach and leader with such diverse experience.

“We are very pleased to welcome Adam and his family to the Steamboat community,” said Athletic Director Jon Nolting. “With the recent addition of the SSWSC-Stevens Family Alpine Venue at Steamboat Ski Resort and the amazing training opportunities at Howelsen Hill, the SSWSC alpine program is well-positioned to accelerate its current success. This along with the incredible community support system in place here are two big factors that have motivated Adam to make the commitment to Steamboat. Our club’s vision is to produce Champions both on and off the mountain. Adam clearly knows what it takes to produce champions on the mountain. However, his appreciation for the growth of children as individuals through their participation in ski racing is what makes him unique and a great fit for the SSWSC.”

Chadbourne and his wife, Alison, and their two daughters, Emma and Anya, will be moving to Steamboat this summer.