Elephant’s Perch Wax Clinic with SVSEF Coach Rick Kapala
Tuesday, January 31
4 – 5 PM at The Perch
Rick Kapala, Director of Sport Development SVSEF
Rick Kapala will present a demystified approach to making your skis go fast! Simple wax recommendation for the BMT by Rick Kapala combined with the knowledge of the staff at the Elephant’s Perch, you will be race ready.
More About Rick Kapala
HOMETOWN / WHERE I GREW UP:
Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights, MI
EDUCATION:
Michigan Technological University, B.S. in BiologyAWARDS / ACCOLADES:
3-time USSA Cross Country Coach of the Year
USSA Al Merrill Award
USSA Russel Wilder AwardWHAT YEAR DID YOU START WORKING AT SVSEF?
1987WHY DO YOU COACH?
I really like blending the craft of coaching with the science of human performance and feeling like every day we can help a kid grow. When I was a kid, I had a coach who made me feel welcome and an important part of the team regardless of my ability and that informs how I coach.COACHING CERTIFICATIONS:
USSS Level 300 Cross Country CoachSKIING / RIDING BACKGROUND:
Michigan Technological University NCAA Varsity Ski Team
Michigan Technological University, B.S. in BiologyAWARDS / ACCOLADES:
3-time USSA Cross Country Coach of the Year
USSA Al Merrill Award
USSA Russel Wilder AwardWHAT YEAR DID YOU START WORKING AT SVSEF?
1987WHY DO YOU COACH?
I really like blending the craft of coaching with the science of human performance and feeling like every day we can help a kid grow. When I was a kid, I had a coach who made me feel welcome and an important part of the team regardless of my ability and that informs how I coach.COACHING CERTIFICATIONS:
USSS Level 300 Cross Country CoachSKIING / RIDING BACKGROUND:
Michigan Technological University NCAA Varsity Ski Team
