About Us
About Us
The Crew
Rex Thomas
Head Coach, Program Director
I’m a father, I’m a teacher, I’m a coach.
I have been a part of the freeski movement since it began in the late 90’s. I began my career in traditional freestyle disciplines, making the Canadian National Development Mogul Team in 99. At this same time I was beginning to receive recognition on the “new school” scene. Summer of 99 I began coaching for the Whistler Summer Ski & Snowboard camp, I filmed with Poor Boyz Productions, Level 1 Productions and Heavy Hitting Films. As my journey down the path of a National Team athlete moved forward I felt the pull towards the park and pipe grow stronger until finally in January 2000, while at a NorAm in Le Relais QC, I made the decision to quit the Canadian Team. I booked a 59hr Greyhound bus ticket from Calgary AB to Vail CO for the US Freeskiing Open.
Sam McKeown
Assistant Pipe and Slope Coach
I have been around the park and pipe community since I was 12 years old and have gone through the steps from club competitions to the World Cup circuit. I had the pleasure of skiing for the Canadian halfpipe team for six years before my retirement in May of 2022. In my time of being with the team, I competed in Nor Am’s, where I podiumed and won on multiple
occasions, as well as on the World Cup circuit for four of my six years, making multiple finals. On top of results, I had the opportunity of being coached and mentored by some of the best
skiers on the planet, Rex included.
Since my retirement, I have wanted to give back to the ski community for all that it has given me and what better way to do so than coaching. My goals are to pass on my knowledge
of the sport to the younger generations, whether that be teaching tricks, helping deal with competition stress, or simply being a positive voice at training. As well, I want to be a role
model that my athletes can look up to and seek guidance from, as I know how much of an effect my past coaches have had on my life. With these goals in mind, I hope to assist all my
athletes in reaching whatever goals they have in mind.
Dakota Eliuk
Assistant Slope Coach
Dakota is a style king. That has always been his forte. making every trick and action he does on skis look smooth and effortless. But don’t let that fool you. Dakota was a fierce competitor on the Slopestyle Circuit for years. With multiple top 5 finishes at FIS NorAm and AFP Gold and Platinum level events around the world.
He’s one of the most genuine people you will ever meet and his smile and love for the sport are infectious.
After a few years his return has sparked a revitalized love for the sport. He has an incredible wealth of knowledge that he is more than eager to share with his pupils. His coaching style is much like his skiing style, smooth and relaxed but very much with a “Lets get it done” attitude.
Jack Huckerby
Provincials Head Coach
I started skiing when I was two years old. Once I was about 12 years old I joined my first freestyle program, jumps and bumps. Then progressively moved my way up to more and more competitive teams, ending off my last two years on RT freeski. Some of my biggest achievements were halfpipe worldcup, junior worlds halfpipe finals and full pipe and slope Noram spots. Some of my hobbies include skiing, trampoline, hiking, surfing, skateboarding and traveling.
Enzo Rizzuto
Club and Provincials Coach
In 2015 I started my ski career and instantly knew it was the place for me. I spent every moment I could skiing. After joining my first team bumps and jumps, I made my way up through the Winsport teams until I joined the COT & Noram circuit in 2021 after joining RTFreeski. I competed for 2 season on the circuit and competed in junior worlds in 2022. My hobbies include golfing, skateboarding, photography and rock climbing
Kyle Coxworth
Slope Development Coach
Started skiing when I was 13 back in Ontario in 2008. Lived in whistler skiing for 8 years and just moved to Calgary to call home for a bit and chasing a new career. Outside of skiing I’m into the automotive industry and some active quick stuff and sports to keep the mind sharp.
Emilia Hofmann
Slope Development Coach
Growing up in a small ski town in BC, skiing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I competed in alpine skiing as a kid, but took a six year hiatus from skiing altogether and moved to Europe and subsequently the USA to pursue a career in ballet. I moved back home during COVID and immediately got back into skiing, soon thereafter finding a passion for freestyle. I moved to Ontario the following year for university and was soon recruited to Team Ontario. I competed on Canada Cup and NorAm circuits and am now pushing my own career towards big mountain, where it all began for me!