Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club sends word that FIS/PG Alpine Head Coach Chad Wolk has been named Rocky Mountain Division Ability Coach of the Year. Joe Paul is a U14 Alpine coach and has been named Age Class Coach of the Year.
Photos: Courtesy SSWSC
- U14 Head Coach Joe Paul, right, with SSWSC U14 Alpine Team
- FIS/PG Head Coach Chad Wolk, bottom right, with SSWSC FIS/PG Alpine Team
Press Release from Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; May 2, 2025.
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Coaches Chad Wolk and Joe Paul Named Rocky Mountain Division Coaches of the Year
Steamboat Springs, CO – U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Rocky Mountain Division has named two Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) coaches as recipients of the Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) Coach of the Year in two categories. Chad Wolk, FIS/PG Alpine Head Coach, was awarded the RMD Ability Coach of the Year, and Joe Paul, U14 Alpine Head Coach, was recognized as the RMD Age Class Coach of the Year.
Nominations took place several weeks ago, with coaches from across the division participating in the voting process. The official announcement was made on Monday, April 28, 2025.
“We’re incredibly proud to celebrate two of our outstanding coaches, Chad Wolk and Joe Paul, who were both honored as Coach of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Division. In his first season leading the FIS/PG program, Chad made an immediate impact—guiding athletes like Jeremy Nolting and Logan Grosdidier to meet U.S. Ski Team criteria and delivering impressive performances at the World Junior Ski Championships,” said SSWSC Alpine Program Director Tyler Shepherd. “Beyond results, Chad has been instrumental in fostering a strong and positive team culture that has elevated the entire program. Meanwhile, Joe Paul, our Head U14 Coach, has had a phenomenal season, qualifying 17 of our 22 U14 athletes for the Rocky Central Championships. His dedication to the sport extends beyond our club, as he actively supports ski racing at both the divisional and national levels. We are fortunate to have such passionate and high-performing coaches representing SSWSC!”
The Rocky Mountain Division of U.S. Ski & Snowboard serves athletes from eight states across the Southern Rocky Mountains. RMD has upheld a legacy of excellence since its founding in the 1970s. Through high-level programming and athlete support, the division continues to provide pathways for young skiers to develop both athletically and personally.
“To be recognized by fellow coaches as the top in the Rocky Mountain Division—one of the most competitive in the nation—is an incredible honor,” said Darlene Nolting, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Rocky/Central Region Development Director. “These awards reflect not only coaching excellence, but also the respect and admiration of peers, which is one of the highest compliments in our sport.
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