Utah Olympic Legacy

venia, he set an American distance record in ski flying of 721 feet, a record that still stands to this day! Naturally, all those years of flying off ski jumps motivated Alan to get his private pilot license. When he's not flying in planes or on skis, he keeps himself busy by helping his wife raise their 3 boys.

Gordon has been coaching for over 30 years, with success at the Junior National, Collegiate, World Championship & Olympic levels. He’s been with Park City’s Nordic Club for over 10 years where he’s help put Utah and the USA on the map in the world of nordic skiing.

07 and has focused on pioneering our youth sport programs based on the principles of LTAD (short for long-term athletic development). As a parent of two young kids, Matt is dedicated to making sure that the good aspects of sport are fostered in kids at the right ages and at the right pace so that kids stick with sports as they grow and mature.

all-around great guy, Derek is now the leader of our Youth Outreach effort. Of course, he still coaches speed skating too! At 14, Derek began roller skating in his hometown of San Bernardino, CA and by 1996 he had become the most decorated athlete in the history of the sport. He had everything but an Olympic Medal. So in 1996, he switched from inline skates to ice skates to chase after that medal. Just two years later he earned a spot on the 1998 US Olympic Team. In 2001 he won a silver medal at the World Single Distance Championships (1500 meters) setting a new American Record and marking himself as "one to watch" at the 2002 Olympic Games. In Salt Lake City he did not disappoint! In a remarkable 5000 meter performance on opening day of the Games he briefly held the world record en route to a silver medal finish. That set the stage for a stunning world record finish and Olympic Gold Medal in the 1500 meter event!

int Team in 2010 and is the current head coach of the FAST program at the Oval. Matt graduated from University of Utah with a degree in Exercise Physiology.

ockey. As Jae has said, "Giving these kids the tools and time to develop their skills in the game of hockey its amazing to see the creativity and determination in these young players and to be honest it inspires myself and the other coaches."

ical skills, posture and power skating. Vicki also played a big role in 2002 as an Ice Cast performer for Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

uth as Provo. Over the years, Dale has been involved in curling as an organizer, official and instructor. Dale coaches our corporate events and Learn to Curl at the Oval.

d has a high level of experience building and maintaining Nor-Am and national level mogul courses. He is a level 3 freestyle coach.

s an extensive background in trampoline and tumbling as an athlete and coach. Most recently she is a graduate of the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Sharlee has worked for FLY over the years, most recently this summer as the lead for the development program.

2008 Eurocup Tour & 2007 Nationals. He now likes to work with younger skiers to help them be the best they can be. And he also believes in the importance of school, having graduated high school a full year early with honors.

Runner Up Gelande Ski Jumping National Championships 2007, 2009 Personal Distance Record of 139 meters, 3 Years coaching with Park City Nordic Ski Club Blake is currently studying at the University of Utah and is a huge Philadelphia sports fan.

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ities at the Olympic Oval and considers Curling to be his biggest passion. He considers the formation of a successful curling league and a second night of curling per week at the Olympic Oval his biggest accomplishments in the sport of curling. Lanny has curled competitively in the Olympic Oval Curling Club, Park City Curling Club, and the Ogden Curling Club. Lanny has also provided his leadership and organizational skills to facilitate moving the Utah Winter Games Curling competition to the Olympic Oval where it has experienced three years of unparalleled success.

ng a skeleton athlete, Lincoln competed in track in high school and college and later raced mountain and road bikes. As a coach, he loves seeing the look on an athlete's face when they have a breakthrough.

nship in Brisbane, Australia (sharing the podium with Christy Yamaguchi and Rudy Galindo), Gold in Saraevo in 1989 Junior World Championship, along with a number of other amazing accomplishments. Genia also has eleven years performance experience with the Russian All-Stars, Russian Ballet on Ice, Circus on Ice, and Disney on Ice. She specializes in Singles, Pairs, Jumps, Spins, Stroking and Power Skate, Off-Ice Conditioning and Choreography.

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2006-2007 season, Fleming pushed Rohbock to seven World Cup medals and a bronze medal at World Championships. The team continued their success, winning three more medals during the 2007-2008 season and gold and silver medals during the first half of the 2008-2009 season. Fleming finished 3rd overall in the 2010-2011 World Cup standings winning four World Cup Medals and a Silver at World Championships. Together, Rohbock and Fleming have won the most medals ever on the World Cup circuit for a US pair, male or female.

d off a successful season by winning a Silver medal with brakewoman Valerie Fleming. She finished the 2006-2007 season with seven World Cup medals and ranked second overall in World Cup standings. She continued to slide well, earning a sliver and two bronze medals during the 2007-2008 season. During the 2008-2009 season, Rohbock won a medal of each color and claimed gold at the World Cup race in Whistler, Canada, site of the 2010 Olympic Games. Rohbock won silver at the 2009 World Championships and was ranked 3rd overall in FIBT women's bobsled rankings. Rohbock finished 3rd overall in the 2010-2011 World Cup standings winning four World Cup Medals and a Silver at World Championships. Together, Rohbock and Fleming have won the most medals ever on the World Cup circuit for a US pair, male or female.

its first Cross Country National Championship in school history. During the track season, Kael specialized in the 800 meter. He graduated from Southern Oregon University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and immediately moved to Utah. Kael is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Utah.

ignol Group. In progressively senior management roles, Robert spent time in France, Finland and Vermont during his Rossignol tenure, relocating to Park City in 2006 to manage the Nordic Division. Robert has also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Ski Foundation. Robert was a member of the French Ski Team Nordic Combined from 1983 to 1988. After pursuing degrees at IUT Annecy and international business MBA at IAE of Grenoble, both located in France, he coached the French B team Nordic Combined from 1992 to 1994. Beyond his passion for Nordic disciplines, Robert is also an avid alpine and telemark skier, mountain and road biker, and hiker. Fluent in English French, Italian and Finnish, he lives in Jeremy Ranch with his wife, Susan, and two children, Julia and Joanna. In his new role, Robert will work closely with cross country elite team coach Gordon Lange and ski jumping elite team coach Alan Alborn to continue to provide leadership and guidance to the club’s elite team athletes. Robert’s focus will be in the areas of communications with parents and other stakeholders, evaluations of current offerings and the development of new programs, and ultimately, growing the Nordic culture in Park City and Wasatch Front.