DJSR Alpine Race Coaches

DJSR 2023 Summer Camp Coaches

We strive to deliver a unique training experience for all our ski racers. At Don't Just Ski RACE, our coaches are the heart and soul of our success. Their expertise, passion, and unwavering commitment shape the future of our athletes. They create an environment that nurtures growth and achievement through their dedication to the sport and our athletes' development. Our coaches bring knowledge and skills from esteemed race clubs and high school race teams throughout the Eastern US. All of our alpine race coaches are experienced USSA-certified alpine race coaches and/or High School ski team coaches. Every program is run with our core group of coaches and special guest coaches, making it interesting and special for all our athletes. Our race camps offer a high 3:1 athlete-to-coach ratio. We believe that the combination of our exceptional group of alpine race coaches and our commitment to individualized attention is what sets our ski camps apart and contributes to the success of our athletes.

Ski Coach Rodney Calafati

Coach Rod Calafati

DJSR Founder and Alpine Race Coach
Voted "NJ Ski Coach of the Year" by his peers four years in a row, for the 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 race seasons. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Coach Calafati's exceptional coaching abilities, unwavering dedication, and outstanding contributions to alpine ski racing. Rod is an inspirational coach who has a great capability to connect with racers and get them to perform at their best. He is fanatical about alpine ski racing and brings a wealth of knowledge to our program. Rod coached the NJ State High School Ski Team at the 2026, 2025, 2024 & 2023 Eastern Regional High School Championships in New Hampshire. Rod has coached the Sparta High School Ski Teams for the past nine years, and in both 2023 & 2024, the boys' varsity ski team won the title of "Public School State Champions". On the weekends when he is not coaching the high school race team, Rod is in Vermont coaching the Stratton Winter Sports Club U14 & U16 racers. Rod is responsible for developing and orchestrating the "Don't Just Ski. RACE." programs. He has served on the Executive Council of New Jersey High School Ski Racing for the past 5 years and is currently the President of the NJISRA.

USSA Level 200 Certified Alpine Race Coach | Stratton Mountain SWSC Alpine Race U14 Head Coach | Sparta High School Ski Team Head Coach | NJISRA President, Scholarship Chair & Coach | VARA Ski Coach | SMSS Stratton Mountain Professional Ski Instructor | USSA Alpine Competition Official (CO), Jury Advisor, NSCA Strength and Conditioning, U.S. SafeSport, CPR, First Aid, AED, Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) & Stop The Bleed Certified

DJSR Coaching Team

Our ski camps are the perfect place to improve your racing skills.
Experience an exceptional 3-to-1 athlete-to-coach ratio with top-notch race coaches!
Coaches vary at each camp and are subject to change.