Name: Dougie Crawford
Age: 34
Role: Head Coach & Founder

Credentials:

BASI ISTD, Former world cup racer and British #1.

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What have you been doing the last 5 years?
Running CDC, coaching and supporting lots of amazing kids and adults and helping them grow. Learning a huge amount in the process!

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Why are you passionate about skiing?

It's freedom! Going fast, skiing powder, moguls, hitting jumps- there's so much variety and the feelings just don't get old!

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What do you love about coaching?

Encouraging people to push themselves and discover what they are capable of. Seeing the improvements and the joy sport brings.

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Best day ever on skis?

Heli-skiing in Iceland! My first time in a helicopter and getting dropped at the peak and skiing down to the sea was just incredible!

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3 words to describe yourself?

• Practical

• Thoughtful

• Funny/resilient
   

Your biggest strength as a coach?

Having spent a long time racing to a high level I have a pretty good technical eye and understanding and have spent a lot of time practising and thinking about how to relate that knowledge to others. I also just love skiing and coaching so bring a lot of passion.

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What do you bring to Team CDC?

I do a lot of planning and work behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly. I think things through to make sure all our bases are covered.