List of 7 members.

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  Jason S. "Moot" Nelson 

  Proctor Academy

  USS/FIS Skiing Program Coach & Director

  603-735-6667

  2014

  Bio

  A Montana native, Moot grew up skiing and racing at Snowbowl Mountain in Missoula, MT. This is where he developed his strong passion for big mountains and ski racing. He thoroughly enjoyed his time as a speed skier, racing many Downhills on the Western circuit. He went on to college at Montana State University, where he earned his Business Management degree while racing for the MSU Alpine team.  While racing for MSU, he was the captain of the team for two years and went on to experience a National Championships in 2000.

  
  

  After college, Moot coached FIS men/women at Big Sky Ski Education Foundation in Big Sky, MT for  4 years before moving to the east coast with his wife, Abby. He then immediately started coaching U16’s at Sunapee. He joined the Proctor community 15 years ago, when he took on the role as Head FIS/USSS Coach and then a few years later, as the U16 Head Coach. Moot recently transitioned into the Alpine Director role. 

  
  

  Moot has earned his level 300 coaches certificate and finds the most joy when he is “motivating athletes “ on and off the hill.  Moot’s coaching philosophy is to create a fun and positive environment that focuses on the development of becoming the best version of yourself through accountability, hard work, and a positive attitude.  Don't be surprised if you see him getting kids pumped up at the start “in all his ways” or bringing a sense of humor and a smile to your day.

  
  

  Moot recently moved to Andover with his wife Abby, two children, Ridge (age 12) and Coulee (age 9), and dog Olee (age 2). Moot loves to spend his time recreating with his family, mountain biking, skiing, and enjoying all that the mountains have to offer. He also has a fervor for “all things fishing”, hunting, travel, and grilling.
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  Eric "Eric" C Bonewald 17

  Proctor Academy

  PT Eastern USS/FIS Coach

  603-735-6667

  2022

  2017

  Bio

  A local, Eric grew up in New London, NH. His connection to Proctor Academy started at a young age. He started racing and training at the Proctor Ski Area as a mighty might. It was on that little hill where he fell in love with ski racing and those involved in it. 
  
  The progression of his ski racing career soon led him to attend Proctor Academy for four years. At Proctor, Eric raced for the Eastern alpine team, coached as a U16 by Moot and then as a U21 FIS athlete by Craig. After graduating from Proctor in 2017, he attended undergrad at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, where he studied Environmental Studies and Architecture. At Hobart, he was the captain of the ski team, skiing collegiately in the USCSA, and went on to experience US Nationals with the team in 2019 and 2020. 

  
  Eric is looking forward to this upcoming ski season, reconnecting with his Proctor roots and coaching alongside Moot and Craig, two of the biggest influencers from his earlier years. He is eager to share his experience, knowledge, and passion for ski racing while connecting with those who share a similar love for Proctor and skiing. When he’s not skiing, you can find him on the lake boating or fishing or in the woods biking and hiking. Welcome back, Eric!
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  Craig Leaman 

  Proctor Academy

  USS/FIS Coach/Dorm Surrogate/Strength & Conditioning

  603-735-6667

  University of Vermont - B.S.

  2013

  Bio

  A NH native, Craig grew up in Waterville Valley where he was a student at Waterville Elementary during the fall and spring and Waterville Valley Academy during the winter months. He then attended New Hampton School and was an active member of their alpine ski program, golf, and soccer teams. Craig matriculated to the University of Vermont, where he competed as a Catamount for UVM's NCAA alpine ski team and graduated with a Bachelor in Education in Exercise Science and Nutrition. 

  
  

  Craig has been a community member at Proctor Academy since 2012, spending time impacting athletes both on and off of the mountain and in the weight room. His current roles include Strength and Conditioning Coach, High-Performance Representative to US Ski and Snowboard, and Head Women’s U18 FIS/USSS Coach. Before his time leading the women’s team, Craig led Proctor's Men's FIS/USSS program from 2012-2017. His ideologies on being a coach and educator,  working with youth in general, include a simple, yet diverse approach towards developing a self-trusting growth mindset and building a toolbox of mental skills to help support, push and enhance performance both on and off the hill. He believes that self-reflection as a tool can be the key to building and shaping oneself.

  
  

  Craig enjoys spending time adventuring with his wife Katherine and dog Murphy. His other hobbies include skiing, trail running, mountain biking, hiking, birding and cooking. 
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  Cooper McNealus 

  Proctor Academy

  Head Boys' U16 Eastern Alpine Coach

  603-735-6667

  2022

  Bio

  Cooper is a ten-year veteran of the ski industry with areas of expertise including equipment, sales, technical skills, and coaching. Originally from Landgrove VT, he grew up ski racing through the Bromley Outing Club race program. He attended high school in Waitsfield, VT at GMVS ski academy, where he raced FIS and USSA graduating in 2010. Cooper’s college career started in New London, NH where he continued to race USSA and was a part of the Colby-Sawyer College NCAA Soccer team. He moved to Colorado in 2013 and continued his passion for skiing before ending up in Crested Butte, Colorado where he finished his degree at Western Colorado University and became the head alpine coach for Crested Butte Mountain Sports Team.
  
  

  Cooper works to create an environment that encourages athletes to learn and develop on and off the hill. He believes that skiing not only builds character and confidence but also gives a sense of accomplishment. Through skiing and the sport of ski racing, he enjoys inspiring a group of individuals to communicate, hold themselves accountable, and instill confidence while providing them the opportunity to pursue their athletic goals. 
   
  When Cooper is not skiing or thinking about skiing, he can be found dicing it up at the soccer field at local adult tournaments. Cooper also has a deep passion for white water rafting and will talk your ear off about any dog breed as he religiously watches the Westminster dog show every year. Cooper is pumped to join the Proctor community!
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  Mamie Phelan 

  Proctor Academy

  Eastern Ski Coach

  603-735-6667

  2022

  Bio

  As a kid, Mamie’s first passion for ski racing sparked on the Wildcat Ski Team. In high school, she raced for the Mount Washington Valley Ski Team and captained the Gorham High-School Ski Team. Mamie attended Nichols College, where she obtained a BSBA in Marketing and established the Nichols College Ski Club. She began coaching her freshman year at Cranmore Ski Area and went on to coach at many levels. She was the  Women’s FIS Coach and Admissions Manager at the Sugar Bowl Ski Team in Norden, California. In this role, she supported athletes at FIS races, NORAMs, World Juniors, and Youth Olympic Games, attended EXOS performance training in Phoenix, AZ, and worked as support staff for the US Europa Cup Women’s Spring Project. She also coached  U16/women at Straton Mountain School in Vermont.

  
  

  As a coach, Maime feels it’s most important to allow for moments of vulnerability and to learn from each experience with a growth mindset. She feels we cannot control the elements that face us, especially in ski racing, but we can control our minds and how we physically and mentally react. For Mamie, the most impactful moments are in the small feats, when she witnesses individual athletes incrementally working hard to become the best version of themselves and reach their goals. 

  
  

  Mamie’s additional passions include road biking, mountain biking, hiking, swimming in the ocean, kayaking down a river, and meditation. She loves everything art and is not afraid to turn the music up for an impromptu dance party. She is beyond excited to join the Proctor community.
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  George "Geordie" Sousa III 08

  Proctor Academy

  Eastern Ski Coach

  603-735-6667

  2022

  2008

  Bio

  Geordie grew up skiing and racing in NH from a young age.  After graduating from Proctor in 2008, he  attended Colby Sawyer College and received a degree in Environmental Science. He was also a member of the CSC ski team. Following college, he began his coaching career working at Proctor from 2013- 2016. Deciding it was time to see more of the ski racing world, he spent five winters in Lake Tahoe, CA, where he coached at Sugar Bowl Academy from 2016-2020. 

    

  After spending the last two winter seasons away from coaching and being a snowcat operator, he is very excited to get back to Proctor to motivate athletes towards their goals. His coaching philosophy is about keeping it simple and applying the basic fundamentals of skiing immersed in a fun and productive learning environment. 

  
  

  When you see Geordie, he may look familiar, possibly because you have seen him on  National Geographic’s show Wicked Tuna! He has been part of the cast since 2012!  We’ve got a celebity in the bee hive!
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  Justin Sperry 

  Proctor Academy

  USS/FIS Coach / Math Faculty / Gulick Dorm Parent

  603-735-6667

  2021

  Bio

  Justin Sperry heads into his second year at Proctor, this year moving to the  Head Men’s FIS coaching role. Justin’s coaching philosophy is based on building a team culture that pushes all athletes to be their best and teaches athletes to optimize the aspects of the sport they can control.

  
  

  Prior to Proctor, Justin was the Youth Program Director and Head U14 Coach at Waterville Valley Academy/BBTS. Justin spent the bulk of his coaching career at the FIS and Collegiate levels, as the Head Coach at Colby-Sawyer College and Clarkson University, a FIS Coach at Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, and the Assistant Coach at Bates College.

  
  

  Justin grew up skiing at Gunstock Ski Club, and raced for Colby College, where he studied Geology and Computer Science. While at Clarkson, he took graduate courses in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering.

  
  

  In the fall, Justin teaches Math and coaches mountain biking. He lives on campus with his fiancee, Ellie. In his free time, Justin likes to ride bikes, ski, hike, read, and cook.