Name: Chemmy Alcott
Role: Head Coach & Founder

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Credentials:

4 Time Winter Olympian, Won a run in a World Cup (GS Soelden 2008) BBC Ski Sunday Presenter.

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What have you been doing the last 5 years?
Watching our CDC racers smile and rip through camps and races. Presenting racing on TV. Having two wee boys. 

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Why are you passionate about skiing?

I can't imagine my life without the mountains. I am so lucky to have lived a life full of opportunities because of following my goal to be the best ski racer I could be. Learning through victory and injury that this sport is a rollercoaster and we don't have to win to grow! I never lose. Either I win or I learn.

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What do you love about coaching?

Being part of someone's Eureka moment and supporting them to have the confidence to risk more.

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Best day ever on skis?

Coming 11th in the Turin Olympic DH with my whole family watching and supporting.
 

3 words to describe yourself?

• Positive

• Impatient

• Vivacious

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Your biggest strength as a coach?

I can always make someone smile.

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What do you bring to Team CDC?

Lightness and laughter. I know when to create an environment where we work hard to achieve results but equally to make sure everyone has fun. I am the activity planner!