DJSR Alpine Race 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.
Coach Rod Calafati
DJSR Founder and Alpine Race Coach
Voted "NJ Ski Coach of The Year" by his peers two years in a row, for the 2022 and 2023 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 that 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 2023 & 2024 Eastern Regional High School Championships in N.H.. Rod has coached the Sparta High School Ski Teams for the past seven years and in both 2023 & 2024 the boys' 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.
USSA Level 200 Certified Alpine Race Coach | SWSC Stratton Winter Sports Club Alpine Race Coach | Sparta High School Ski Team Head Coach | NJISRA Council Executive Board, Petro Chair & Coach | VARA Ski Coach | SMSS Stratton Mountain Professional Ski Instructor | USSA Alpine Competition Official (CO), Jury Advisor, U.S. SafeSport, CPR, First Aid, AED & Stop The Bleed
Jim Backman
Stratton SWSC & Pingry HSUSSA Level 300 Coach
Robert Lincoln
Mount Peter RacingUSSA Level 200 Coach
Roy Scovill
Wayne Hills HSUSSA Level 300 Coach
Kyle Markovich
Sparta HS
KC Lister
Bernards HS
Jonathan David
Vermont Academy At Mount SnowUSSA Level 200 Coach
Christine Larsen
Pingry HS
Boris Kaushansky
Mountain Creek Racing MCSRCUSSA Level 100 Coach
Brendan Hickey
Stratton SWSCUSSA Level 200 Coach
Patricia Backman
Mountain Creek RacingUSSA & PSIA Level 100 Coach
Claudia Calafati
Stratton SWSC & Sparta HS / UVM ASRCUSSA Level 100 Coach
Johnny Walker
Snowmellow SWAINUSSA Level 100 Coach
Serena Calafati
Stratton SWSC & Sparta HSUSSA Level 100 Coach
Dave Martin
Stratton SWSCUSSA Level 200 Coach
Ezequiel Usle
Stratton Alpine Training ManagerUSSA Level 200 Coach & PSIA Level 3
Carole Scovill
Mountain Creek MCSRC / Killington KSCUSSA Level 100 Coach
Laura Landshof
Stratton SWSCUSSA Level 100 Coach
Lucas Masi
Morristown Beard HSUSSA Level 200 Coach
Jason Baker
Mountain Creek Racing MCSRCUSSA Level 100 Coach
Jim Blondek
Proctor AcademyUSSA Level 100 Coach
Conor Walsh
Snowmellow SWAINUSSA Level 100 Coach
Nitas Patthanakittikul
Windham Race FactoryUSSA Level 100 Coach
Rylee Selsor
NWAC Winter 4 Kids
Brendan Muhs
Mountain Creek MCSRC
Andrey Yunusov
Bear Creek Mtn & 4 Season AlpinePSIA Alpine Level 2
Riley Wolfinger
Pats Peak PPST / UVM ASRC Racer
John Barrett
Stratton SWSC & Danial Hand HSUSSA Level 200 CoachCoaches Photo Gallery
