The Coaches

Raul brings decades of international experience to Cypress Ski Club. He began skiing at 4 years old at Antillanca Ski Area in Chile’s Lake District Region. At 8 years of age he began his racing career in Antillanca, moved at 10 years to Santiago and culminated as the Chilean GS Champion and SL Vice-Champion in 1971. After retiring from competitive racing, Raul was not ready to leave the sport and began his second career as a ski coach. He has coached in Chile, Spain, Andorra, USA, and Canada. He is passionate about equipping children with life long skills through skiing. Raul and his wife Michele have three children, Daniela, Martín, and Micaela, who all ski raced. 

Cypress Ski Club Program Director since 2012.

• Level 1 Coach, Chilean Ski Federation 
• Level 1 Coach,Spanish National Ski School
• Development Level Ski Coach Certification, Alpine Canada Alpin
• ACA-NCCP Coach Evaluator and Facilitator, Alpine Canada Alpin

Edison grew up in a very small town in the Andes Mountains of Chile. He learned to ski at just two years old and joined the Ski Club Universidad Católica at the age of six. Over the years, he’s completed numerous back-to-back ski seasons, traveling between Chile, Andorra, and now Canada. Today he is a Trainer for the National Ski Instructors School in Chile and holds an ISIA Level 3 certification.

For Edison, this sport is incredibly important because it not only teaches you how to ski but also instills discipline and perseverance.

Edison’s motto is: Cold mind, warm body.

Cypress Ski Club since 2025. 

• Trainer for the National Ski Instructors School in Chile
• ISIA Level 3 certification

Maureen grew up in the French Alps, where she learned to ski at a very young age. She began competing in U8 and continued to participate in the national circuit in France until her FIS years. Skiing became a significant part of her personal growth, teaching her about herself and the challenges of life. This experience naturally led her to coaching, where she finds sharing her passion with the younger generation to be the most rewarding aspect of her career. For over 11 years, Maureen has taught skiing to both beginners and advanced skiers. She believes that the U12 category is crucial, marking the beginning of athletes’ independence. In her role, she guides them on a journey where skiing and sport become expressions of self-discovery and learning.

Cypress Ski Club since 2022, U10 Coach 2022-23, U14 Coach 2023-24

• Diplôme d’Etat de Ski Alpin Francais
• Level I and Level II Ski Coach, Alpine Canada Alpin
• Master’s in Communication and Event Management
• Bachelor’s in International Hospitality Management

Gaelle was born in France, where she learned to ski at a young age. At six years old, she moved to Chile and grew up in a small mountain village nestled in the Andes, deepening her love for skiing and the mountains. In 2018, she earned her ski instructor certification, and in 2020 she graduated as an Agricultural Engineer. However, her heart remained in the mountains. In 2020, Gaelle relocated to Canada and has been working with the Club ever since. With over 11 years of experience in the ski industry, she sees this as just the beginning of her journey. Sports have taught her valuable lessons about life and self-discovery, and she is passionate about sharing that knowledge with young people, helping them find and nurture their own passions.

Cypress Ski Club since 2020, Head Coach since 2022. 

• Entry Level Ski Coach Certification, Alpine Canada Alpin
• Level I Ski instructor Chile, ENISSCHAG.
• Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Universidad de Chile.