Coaches
All of our coaches are registered with U.S. Ski and Snowboard, which means they’ve worked stepwise through an educational program that progressively builds the coach’s knowledge and experience. As in developing skills in skiing, the process for becoming a better coach starts with foundational skills and moves forward into a deeper and broader understanding of all the aspects involved in alpine, freeride & all mountain skiing and coaching.
We love that our coaches bring a diverse range of experience to the team—racing, freeride, professional moguls and resort instruction from across the U.S. Many hold US Ski & Snowboard and/or PSIA certifications. What unites them all is a shared passion for youth snow sports education—a blend of love for the mountain and a deep commitment to the personal growth of each athlete.
Leadership
Troy Price, Executive Director - Bio
Sara Beeken, Director of Operations - Bio
Scott Hoffman, Legendary Coach
Born and raised in Ogden, UT, Scott was a member of the United States Ski Team at the age of 16. He was an All-American skier at Utah and helped the Utes win the NCAA team championship title in 1981. He later enjoyed a successful professional ski racing career on the U.S. Men’s Pro Tour. He is now instructing/coaching at Snowbasin. He is a USSA level 300 Alpine Coach with several years of expert coaching experience.
Devo Program
Alpine Program
Adam Goldstein, Freeride Program Director - Get to Know Adam
Jamie Walker, Freeride Team Manager
Jamie Walker has accepted the position of Freeride Program Team Manager. Jamie brings extensive leadership experience, having successfully launched two charter schools and operated her own business. Her organizational abilities are second to none, and I am confident she will strengthen communication, planning, and overall operational excellence as we continue elevating our Freeride Program.
Richard Bloom, Head Coach Freeride All Mountain
We are excited to announce Richard Bloom as the new Freeride All-Mountain Head Coach. A passionate coach with experience across Devo, Alpine, and Freeride disciplines, Richard brings a well-rounded background that makes him an ideal fit for this role.
Combining his Alpine technical expertise with his love of coaching, Richard is dedicated to helping athletes maximize their potential and make the most of every inch of the Snowbasin resort playground. His approach blends skill development with a true passion for the mountain environment.
Joe Stevens, Head Coach Freeride Competitive - Get to Know Joe
We are thrilled to announce that Joe Stevens, who served as a Freeride Competitive coach last season, is taking on the position of Freeride Competitive Head Coach! Joe brings 15 years of experience coaching athletes at the highest levels. He has a passion for elite athlete development and an infectious enthusiasm for Freeride Skiing. As Freeride gains recognition on a worldwide level as an Olympic sport, we're confident that Joe will elevate our program and empower our athletes to achieve their boldest goals.
Parker Gray, IFSA Event Administrator & Freeride Coach - Get to Know Parker
Natasha Lattin, DEVO Program Director - Get to Know Natasha
We are excited to announce Natasha Lattin as the Director of the Snowbasin Ski Education Foundation’s Devo Program. Natasha brings nearly 30 years of experience on snow, with a career spanning ski instruction, alpine race coaching, and program leadership. She began coaching U10–U14 alpine racers at Pebble Creek in 2014, a role she held until 2021, and has been part of the SSEF Devo Program since 2023–24. For the past five years, Natasha also served as Director of the Winter Sports School at Pebble Creek Ski Area, training instructors, building progressions, and preparing candidates for certification.
Natasha is a PSIA Level II Alpine Instructor, Level I Telemark Instructor, and Children’s Specialist, and is currently pursuing her Trainer Certification in Children’s Specialist. She has been an Alpine Race Coach since 2014, a Level 100 US Ski & Snowboard coach, and holds certifications as a Race Official, Referee, and Race Administrator.
Natasha brings extensive experience developing young athletes and coaches through progressive training systems that emphasize both technical skill and character development. Her coaching philosophy is rooted in using skiing as a tool to build resilience, confidence, and a lifelong love of the mountain environment. She has trained instructors in alpine skiing and snowboarding, prepared athletes for competition, and supported youth across all levels of development.
In addition to her work on snow, Natasha teaches middle school Health and Science in Pocatello, where she leads district-wide initiatives to promote wellness and movement. She also helped launch Portneuf Valley Adaptive Sports, a new nonprofit dedicated to expanding outdoor opportunities for athletes of all abilities.
Natasha is excited to continue building on the Devo Program’s strong tradition of skill development, team values, and a lifelong love for skiing.
Andrea Burk, DEVO Administrative Team Manager - Get to Know Andrea
Andrea Burk, who will continue serving as our bookkeeper, has accepted the additional role of Development Program Team Manager. Andrea's exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and understanding of our operations will have an immediate and lasting impact on our Development Program.
Tess Allen, Devo Coach Trainer - Get to Know Tess
Emily Morris, Devo Mini Head Coach - Get to Know Emily
TJ Shaughnessy, Devo Program Advisor - Get to Know TJ
Craig Haaser, Alpine Director & Head Coach - U16
Craig grew up in Ogden, Utah. He began ski racing at an early age and continued through college (National Collegiate Ski Association) and later excelled as a professional ski jumper (Gelande). Certifications include: USSA Alpine L300, PSIA Alpine Level 3, and Children’s Specialist Trainer. Craig holds university degrees in Art and Education with more than 20 years of coaching & teaching experience. In the “off season” he can be found working at Outback Pottery.
Alison Putnam, Alpine Coach Mentor
Alison grew up ski racing in Vermont. She was a top ranked junior racer, competing in Jr. Olympics, Nor-Ams, and U.S. Nationals, and went on to race for the University of Vermont NCAA Division 1 ski team/ After college, she raced on the Women’s Pro Ski Tour.
Alison has coached for the past 30 years, and is a USSA level 300 Alpine Coach. In Vermont she coached for the GMVS Junior Program, and then went on to run the race program at Mad River Glen for 3 years. Alison then spent 7 years coaching for the Mt. Hood Race Team in Oregon before landing in Utah. She has been a coach for the Snowbasin Ski Team for 12 years.
Both of Alison’s daughters are former members of the Snowbasin Ski Team. When Alison isn’t coaching you can find her teaching 4th grade.
Charley Smith, Head Coach - YSL
We’re thrilled to announce that Charley will be taking over our YSL program as the Head Coach. Charley brings over seven years of alpine ski coaching experience, including five seasons in the South Series and one in our Devo program. A Rookie Coach of the Year (2020) at Rowmark Ski Academy, Charley combines deep technical knowledge with a passion for helping young athletes reach their full potential.
With a background that spans over a decade of teaching and mentoring—from swim instruction and lifeguard certification to academic tutoring and special education teaching—Charley’s dedication to youth development shines through every aspect of her work. Currently pursuing a USSA Level 200 certification, Charley will continue to advance professionally while making a lasting impact on the YSL team. We’re lucky to have such a committed and experienced coach on board as we head into another great season.
Colt Smith, Head Coach - SouthSeries
A head coach Colt Smith brings his lifelong passion for skiing full circle. A product of the Snowbasin Ski Team program, he is eager to give back to the sport and community that launched his racing journey. With 12 years of military experience, Colt emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and resilience. His coaching philosophy centers on building confidence, character, and performance—helping athletes reach their potential while fostering a strong, supportive team culture.
Madz Williams, Head Coach - U14
Madeleine started skiing at the age of 3 and fell in love with the sport as well as the winter season. She grew up racing on the Snowbird Ski Team, starting in the Devo program and raced through FIS. Madeleine has trained at SkiStudio in Park City, a top racing and training school for skiing for over 10 years. She continues to work with Alan Schoenberger at SkiStudio in order to further her skills and techniques related to the art of skiing and racing. After racing, she started coaching for Snowbasin Ski Team, where she has been for the past few years. She has earned her USSA level 100 certification and is working towards her USSA level 200 certification in the coming months. When Madeleine isn’t coaching, she is working and caring for dogs at Alta Dog Rehabilitation clinic, a physical therapy clinic for dogs. Madeleine is studying marketing and communications at Utah State University. She loves traveling, spending time with friends and family, and her new puppy Brycee.