Buddy Werner

Sara Landis
Buddy Werner Head Coach
sara@allsounddesigns.com

USSA/YSL Coaches

Matthias Schmidt
Program Director/ USSA Head Coach
matthias@powderhornracing.org

This will be Matthias’ 17th year with the club and 15th year as Program Director. He grew up ski racing in Stowe Vermont at the Mount Mansfield Ski Club where he learned racing with US Ski Team members Chip Knight and Eric Schlopy. He continued to race through his Sophomore year at the University of Vermont. After college Matthias moved to Boulder and began mountain bike racing. While in Boulder he met his wife Elizabeth who convinced him to move to Grand Junction. Matthias continues to mountain bike in his free time, works as a Web Designer for GROWL Agency and loves to spend time with his wife and his 2 daughters

Tyson Elliot
Hill Manager/USSA U16 Coach
tyson.elliott810@gmail.com

Sonja Flemming
YSL Head Coach
sonjafleming95@gmail.com

Blake Qualls
YSL Coach

Erin Schmutte
YSL Coach

Jesse Scott
CMU Head Coach
jesse@powderhornracing.org

This is Jesse’s 23rd season coaching with the club! Jesse grew up racing with the Powderhorn Racing Club up into the J2 ability class level. He deeply loves the sport for its character development, outdoor venues and athletic challenges. Jesse’s interests outside of skiing include cooking, backpacking, river rafting and spending time with family, friends and dog.