The Coaches
Raul Anguita
Program Director
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
Children and youth love skiing. This is why it is such a powerful tool to teach life skills, respect for the environment and love of the mountains. Enjoy the ride!!
Ferdinand Gros
U14 Head Coach
Ferdinand was born and raised in Grenoble, France, known as the ‘Capital of the French Alps.’ He began his coaching career in France 2008 and spent 11 years working with skiers from U8 to FIS categories. He trained as both a coach and a strength and conditioning specialist to provide comprehensive support to his athletes. In 2019, he crossed the Atlantic to join the Cypress Ski Club. Ferdinand is passionate about working with young skiers, helping them progress, and teaching them to push their limits. He strongly believes in the values of sports to shape and inspire young people.
Cypress Ski Club since 2019. U16 Head Coach 2019-2022, U14 Head Coach 2022-present.
- Masters Sport Science and Physical Conditioning, Université Grenoble Alpes
- Diplôme d’Etat de ski Alpin
- Diplôme d’Etat d’entraîneur de Ski Alpin
- Level I and Level II, Alpine Canada Alpin
Maureen Couturier
U12 Head Coach
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
Sarah Vivier Boudrier
U8-U10 Head Coach
Originally from France, Sarah has been living in Canada since 2019. With a profound passion for skiing in all its forms, including ski touring, skiing is an integral part of her daily life. Sarah enjoys working with children, nurturing their passion for the sport. In addition to skiing, she has played basketball and coached in France, embracing the sport in all its aspects. She often reflects on Nelson Mandela’s words: “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.”
Cypress Ski Club since 2020, Head Coach since 2022.
- Masters in Science and Technology in Physical and Sport Activities, Université Grenoble Alpes
- Entry Level Ski Coach Certification, Alpine Canada Alpin
Gaelle Calvez
U8-U10 Head Coach
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.
Thomas “Tommy” Barnes
All Mountain Head Coach
Tommy started skiing at the age of three or four. He spent much of his early skiing time at Grouse Mountain. He skied with Tyee Club for a couple of seasons, which provided him with an important experience and an excellent introduction to the club atmosphere– a place to learn, practice, and have fun. Tommy’s coaching experience includes various age groups, Racing, All Mountain, and Freeride. He brings a lifelong knowledge of our local mountain terrain, conditions, and culture. Tommy shares a contagious energy, excitement, and joy for skiing with his athletes. He looks forward to instilling teamwork in a new generation, to pass on wisdom from previous generations, and to support his athletes in achieving their goals.
One of his favorite memories is watching Alexandre Bilodeau win the gold medal moguls freestyle skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics on Cypress Mountain.
Cypress Ski Club since 2018.
- Entry Level Ski Coach Certification, Alpine Canada Alpin
