2019 Best of the Boat: Youth Sport Coaches
Congratulations to Michael Britton, Head Alpine U14 Coach, who won first place in the Best of the Boat Competition, and to coach Blair Robertson Seymour, Director of Athletics, who came in second. We’re honored to have the top two coaches in the community sharing their talents with our athletes. Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to the kids, Michael and Blair!
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Michael was born and raised in Mequon, Wisconsin. He skied USSA and FIS during high school and continued to race in college at the University of Minnesota. Michael followed his passion for sports, earning a degree in sports management. After graduating, Michael moved back to Milwaukee and started his coaching career with Heiliger Huegel. Michael spent 6 years coaching U14s and also served as the assistant program director before taking the position with SSWSC. Michael is going on his 3rd year with SSWSC and just recently received his Level 300 coaching certification. Michael has a passion for working with youth athletes! When not on the hill, Michael enjoys traveling, hiking and listening to music.
Blair grew up in Minnesota as a competitive figure skater and enjoyed skiing through her youth. Blair moved to Steamboat in 1992 and taught skiing with the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp for 7 years. She started her career with SSWSC as a Buddy Werner League coach in 1992. She is a PSIA Level 3 certified instructor and USSA Level 100 coach. She has had director experience in a variety of youth sports including cycling and soccer and has a passion for teaching kids and educating parents. In the summer she is the Cycling Director for SSWSC and started the Steamboat High School Mountain Bike Team in 2013. Blair and her husband John have three boys that are alpine ski racers and competitive mountain bikers. In her free time she enjoys skiing, mountain biking, spending time with her boys.