Jeff Books - Athletics Director

Summary

A resident of Ontario Canada and Melbourne Australia, Jeff holds the following international qualifications.

* Canadian Ski Coaches Federation Level 3
* Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance Level 3
* British Columbia Alpine Official Program Level 3
* British Columbia Driver’s License Class 4
* Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance - Park and Pipe Certification
* Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance - Course Conductor
* Kinesiology & Sports Science

Jeff comes to the International Racer team with nine years of coaching experience in Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Jeff is known for his personable and detailed approach to coaching. Jeff manages coaching operations and all logistics for our Academy at Sun Peaks and Fall Camp in Tignes.
 

History

Athletics Director  - Mount Hotham Race Squad
March 2005 to present  - Mount Hotham, Victoria, Australia
Manage the club according to defined goals & objectives. Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of all competitive programs. Recruit, train and mentor club coaching staff. Maintain an excellent working relationship with the host mountain. Manage race entries and race accounts.
 
Director of Athletics and Programs - Paskapoo Alpine Racing Team   
September 2004 to May 2007  - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Prepare detailed operating plans and budgets. Manage the club according to defined goals and objectives. Oversee the planning, design and delivery of all competitive programs. Manage the design and implementation of staff training programs. Recruit, train and mentor club coaching staff. Maintain mountain and ski area relations. Manage race entries. Oversee the acquisition of necessary equipment for all athletes. 

Kinder Coach - Mount Hotham Race Squad
June 2003 to September 2004  - Mount Hotham, Victoria, Australia
Plan design and implement on snow training program as well as dry-land program for 11 to 15 year old athletes. Design of athlete centered mental skills and race performance evaluation forms and criteria. Ski tuning and race preparation.

Director of Skiing - Searchmont Operations Co
October 2003 to May 2004 - Searchmont, Ontario, Canada
Prepare detailed operating plans and budgets. Manage the department according to defined goals and objectives. Oversee the delivery of all instructional and competitive programs. Manage the design and implementation of staff training programs. Recruit, train and develop all supervisory staff, front line staff, as well as all instructors and coaches. Develop and execute Snow School marketing plan. Events booking and management.

K2 / FIS Coach - Kelowna Ski Club
November 2000 to April 2003 - Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada  
Develop the technical, tactical, mental and life skills of development level (K2) performance level (FIS) athletes. Manage athlete goal setting and evaluation procedures. Design athlete and parent handbooks and information kits. Ski tuning and race preparation.

Entry Level Program Director - Kelowna Ski Club
November 1999 to April 2003 - Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Plan, organize and direct the club’s entry level programs in accordance with snow-stars and the AIM Document. Manage race entries and travel expenses. Prepare the Entry Level Marketing Plan. Enhance membership retention and recruitment at all levels of the club. Hiring and training of all entry level coaches.