Skill
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Anastasia "Stazi" Seator-Braun, our Head U10 Coach and Head Mountain Bike Coach, is originally from New Zealand and grew up ski racing in Mammoth Lakes, California. Skiing has been a huge part of her life from a young age, and after racing competitively throughout her life, she stepped away from the sport in 2021 and quickly discovered a love for coaching here at Diamond Peak.

She earned her degree in Psychology, with a focus on mindfulness and how it relates to sports performance. Her background in both alpine ski racing and mountain biking gives her a new perspective on athletic growth and team culture.

Stazi brings a fun, encouraging, and athlete-centered approach to coaching. She’s passionate about helping young athletes build confidence, learn new skills, and find joy in the mountains.

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Darryl Whitaker returns to Diamond Peak with over 45 years of coaching experience and a deep-rooted passion for skiing and athlete development. As the new U16/U18 Head Coach and Staff Education Coordinator, Darryl brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to the team. His previous tenure at Diamond Peak, where he served as Manager/Coach, left a lasting impact, and he is excited to rejoin a positive environment for families and staff.

A USSS Level 500 Certified Coach and Level 3 PSIA Instructor, Darryl has worn many hats throughout his career, athlete, parent, coach, official, event manager, and Coach Developer for US Skiing. His approach to coaching is shaped by his extensive experience in all aspects of the sport, ensuring that every athlete under his guidance is given the tools to reach their full potential.

In his personal life, Darryl enjoys staying active by taking on new challenges, whether it's perfecting his golf swing, navigating water ski buoys, or keeping a tennis ball in play. As a proud grandfather and sports fan, Darryl's commitment to youth development extends beyond the slopes, making him an invaluable asset to Diamond Peak and the skiing community at large.

We're looking to hire a Freeride Director for the Diamond Peak Ski Team! If you're passionate about coaching and building a strong freeride program, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to our Athletic Director, Mats Boehnke, at mats@dpsef.org to express your interest or learn more.

Our Head Devo Race Coach Jason discovered his love for skiing at around age 5 and has been hooked ever since, spending his winters exploring the slopes across Western North America. This season marks his 5th year coaching and 14th year volunteering with the Diamond Peak Ski Team. Both of his children joined the team at age 5, and his youngest is now beginning his first season as a U16 athlete.

In addition to his work with DPST, Jason has spent the past five seasons coaching the Incline High School Alpine Ski Team, helping both the girls’ and boys’ teams earn multiple State titles.

Professionally, Jason is a retired investment professional who remains actively involved in his community through various philanthropic efforts and volunteer work.

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Our Head All Mountain and Safety/Utility Coach, Dingo was born in Manly NSW Australia and began his skiing and snowboarding career in 1992 at Perisher Valley, NSW Australia. After marrying his lovely wife April, in 1995, they moved to Mammoth
Lakes CA where he worked as a Professional Ski Patroller during the winter months and in the summer months worked as a Certified Lift Electrician at Mammoth Mountain. They then moved to Incline Village in 2010 where he worked for Diamond Peak as a Professional Ski and Snowboard instructor and as a Lift Operations Supervisor.  As a Ski and Snowboard coach, Dingo brings his passion and experience in safety, instructing and coaching to the Incline Village and Crystal Bay community along with his ‘top to bottom’ ‘boundary to boundary’ and ‘everything in between’ approach to our wonderful community Ski Team.
“Turn Em”

Johnny Dingo

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My name is Kaci Meyer and I grew up in the Tahoe basin.  I recently graduated from the University of Nevada Reno with two bachelor's degrees in Spanish and French and an emphasis in German. My passion for skiing started at the age of two when my parents took me on schoolyard, and since then we have turned into a skiing family.  My mother Mimi Meyer worked at the children's ski school at Diamond Peak while my father patrolled the hill saving lives.  I learned how to teach from my mother at a young age when I followed her lessons, which led me to start coaching at 14. 

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At the age of five my passion for ski racing started when I partook in Mighty Mites on DPST. While doing the little ‘mighty’ world cups on Show Off, I knew I wanted to ski race.  During my second year of being on the team, I was invited to take part in some Tahoe league ski races at the age of 6.  As I got older I participated in Far West ski races, and raced for Incline High and for UNR.  I am now an alumni for DPST and UNR. 

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From doing gates, drills and free skiing, my goal is to help kids embrace the sport of ski racing.  I want to foster a fun environment where I can use the skills I developed as I grew up with the DPST culture.  Ski racing is a fun sport, which takes time, dedication and positivity.  I love seeing kids smile and progress each day.

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“Ski fast turn often!” is what my dad would always say when it came to skiing

Kait Flocchini is the Mighty Mites Head Coach. This will be Kait’s fifth year coaching with the Diamond Peak SKi Team. Although she was not a childhood skier, Kait has a passion for growing kids’ love and understanding of skiing. Kait values her experience as a collegiate runner and pole vaulter and because of that experience, she sees all childhood athletic endeavors as an opportunity to create responsible athletes and team-players. Kait’s goal is that Mighty Mites is a time when young skiers get to experience the beauty of Lake Tahoe winters while honing their skiing skills and enjoying friendships, both of which will last a lifetime. Whether our skiers develop into racers, all-mountain adventurers, or great recreational skiers, Kait hopes that their time with Mighty Mites is memorable.

Kait has two daughters, Josie and Olivia, that race with DPST. When not on the hill, Kait likes to spend her time reading, playing NYT games, or with her kids and husband, Patrick, at the beach or wakesurfing on Lake Tahoe.

Originally from Carson City, Nevada, Mats Boehnke developed a deep connection to skiing from an early age, influenced by his family's strong ties to the sport and coaching. He began his racing career at Diamond Peak and continued competing at the collegiate level for the College of Idaho, where he earned a degree in Political Economy.

Driven by a passion for athlete development and youth mentorship, Mats returned to Diamond Peak to begin his coaching career. He is widely respected for his emphasis on technical fundamentals, athletic growth, and the mental aspects of high-performance sport. In 2018, his dedication and expertise led him to the global stage as a coach for the U.S. Women’s National Tech Team at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

Today, Mats leads the Diamond Peak Ski Team as Athletic Director and U12 Head Coach, where he applies his extensive experience to guide the program’s overall vision and day-to-day coaching. His leadership reflects a balance of high-performance standards and a strong focus on athlete well-being, personal growth, and team culture. Mats lives in Incline Village with his partner, Lindsay, and their two children, Wyatt and Essie, continuing to share his lifelong passion for the sport both professionally and personally.

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Mike fell in love with skiing at age 3 while learning at China Peak Ski Resort in California. He started out in ski racing but went on to focus on soccer, playing through high school and at Dominican University. Even during his soccer years, he always found time to ski each winter in California and Colorado.

More recently, Mike has gotten back into racing through Masters events in the Central Valley and Lake Tahoe, reconnecting with the sport he’s always loved.

Mike shares his passion for skiing with his wife and two kids, ages 11 and 7, who have grown up skiing alongside him. As a coach, he focuses on making skiing fun while encouraging hard work and commitment. He’s proud to support the Diamond Peak Ski Team as Teams Manager and Race Administrator, helping young athletes build a lifelong love for skiing and ensuring races run smoothly and successfully.

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Coach Mimi is the Head Coach of the Shooting Stars program at Diamond Peak Ski Team and brings over 16 years of experience. She first got involved as a parent, helping her daughters learn to ski through the Child Ski Center, where she learned from longtime instructor Bee Ferrato. What started as volunteering grew into a passion for coaching.

Mimi is certified as a Level I and II ski instructor and holds a Coaching Level 100 certification. She focuses on building confidence and creativity in young skiers through safe, fun, and playful learning.

She raised her daughters, Kaci and Rachel, in the Diamond Peak Ski Team program—both are now coaches too. Her husband, Gordon Meyer, is a National Ski Patroller and a former DPSEF Board President, showing just how involved their whole family is in the ski community.

Mimi loves helping kids grow both on and off the snow, and she brings joy and heart to everything she does as Shooting Stars Head Coach.

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Ryan started skiing at age 2 and raced with the Bear Valley Race Team through high school. While attending UC Davis, he led the Ski Team to USCSA Nationals three years in a row, and even met his future wife there, who was also a ski racer. After earning a degree in Biomechanics, he stayed on as an Assistant Coach while beginning his studies in Physical Therapy.

His PT career took him to Europe as the physio for the U.S. Men’s Downhill Team, which temporarily put his own racing on hold. Later, he returned to coaching, focusing on his daughters’ ski racing and now leading the DPSEF Masters team.

In the off-season, Ryan and his family enjoy mountain biking, backpacking, and wake surfing, sharing a love for the outdoors year-round.

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Sixtine Piccard, our Athletic Director and U14 Alpine Coach, grew up ski racing in the French Alps and has loved skiing since she was a child. After competing for five years on the FIS circuit in France, she moved to the U.S. to continue her studies and racing career.

She attended Sierra Nevada University and UNR, where she studied Psychology and Biology with a focus on sports medicine. As a Division 1 college athlete, she earned several FIS podiums and national titles in the USCSA.

With her strong background in ski racing and sports science, Sixtine is excited to coach young skiers, help them grow, and share her knowledge and passion for the sport.