Name: Katie Westhelle

Education: BS in Physical Education from UVM, currently in Master Program at UVM for Early Education.

Coaching Experience: Have been coaching children's skiing since 1991, children's coach trainer at Sugarbush, Girls Freestyle Team coach at Mad River Glen, and currently coaching J6s for the GMVS ski club.

Teaching Experience: I teach at the Waistfield Elementary School and run their after school program. Most recently coached the "Girls On The Run" program for 3rd to 5th grades girls at the Waitsfield School, a program designed to build self-esteem in young girls.

Other Activities I like: I run, run, run!

Years at Eliteam: 2007 was my first year as a coach and dorm parent.

Favorite Eliteam experience: I enjoyed getting to know all the kids and watching their love for playing sports and meeting new challenges. The food was great, I even learned some new stretches.

Favorite Eliteam workout: I love the uphill squat jumps.   

Favorite Eliteam dance move:  The shopping cart.

Goals for '08: My goal for this year is to get into the gym more to lift weights and work on my flexibility.