Name: Doug Lewis

Nickname: LEW

Education: 1982 GMVS Grad, 1992 UVM Bachelor's Degree/ Small Business Management

Years at ELITEAM: Created ELITEAM in 1990 with good friend and fellow USST Alum Kraig Sourbeer. Been at the helm ever since.

Skiing background: GMVS Graduate; Jr Olympic Champion in 1980; Ran first World Cup in 1981; Olympian in 1984 & 1988; Won Bronze Medal at the 1985 World Championships in Bormio Italy; Retired from USST in 1988; Won JEEP KOM Professional Downhill Race in 1994; Won Mad River Glen Vertical Challenge; Still ski almost every day.

Other sports and activities I enjoy: EVERYTHING! Especially running, biking, hiking out my back door.

Coaching Experience: Started Coaching junior ski racing in 1990. Then added ELITEAM in the summer. I love coaching all levels, but especially young athletes.

Favorite ELITEAM memories/moments as a Coach: There are too many. However, coaching Warren Colomb on the World Cup traverse was pretty life-changing. Another great memory was when a young athlete named Max spilled a huge bucket of red Gatorade on the kitchen floor. I remember watching it flow down through the feet of our cook Sandy, who was facing in the opposite direction. Then watching Sandy look down. That was memorable. Lastly, assembling in the Gazebo for morning runs is always a favorite part of my ELITEAM day.

Unusual/Interesting talents: I like to push myself nowadays in long distance running and hiking events. Lately I have participated in a 12 hour adventure race, a 16 mile mountain running race, and the 18-mile Escarpment run. They have pushed me physically and mentally.

Favorite ELITEAM workout: Leg Routines! Definitely.

Favorite ELITEAM dance move: Mine is for sure "Pulp Fiction". How cool is that move. The "Pencil Sharpener" is my honorable mention.

Interesting ELITEAM story... For me, running into ELITEAM graduates in their 20s is very satisfying. They always will talk about their experiences at ELITEAM and how something clicked and changed their lives. Whether it was morning run, the ropes course, a leg routine, or a particular coach, ELITEAM changed their lives for the better and that is what it is all about.

When I'm not coaching at ELITEAM: I am Race Director at Sugarbush Resort. I also can be seen alongside Kelley on RSN TV every morning. Beyond that, I am usually running or hiking or biking or lifting or...

Personal Goals for '08: Flexibility, both for me and for all the ELITEAMers. Need to get them on a regular routine that they will continue to do until they are my age!