Our Mission
At Team Stoke, our mission is to inspire athletes through personalized training that builds skill, resilience, and a deep love for skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, and disc golf.
We’re proud to lead the way with a fresh, innovative approach. Constantly exploring better ways to train, grow, and move as a team.
We’re committed to fostering an environment of kindness, respect, integrity, and inclusivity. Always encouraging athletes to support one another, respect nature, and engage positively with the community.
We take pride in creating a space where every individual feels valued and safe. Team Stoke is where athletes grow together, feel supported, and push their limits because we do it all STOKED!
Our Core Values
Kindness
We lead with empathy and compassion. Our athletes, families, and coaches create a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and seen.
Respect
We respect every person, every effort, and every journey. That includes our athletes, our coaches, our environment, and our competitors.
Inclusion
Team Stoke is a space for every child—regardless of background, ability, or learning style. We work actively to remove barriers and build a team that reflects our whole community.
Adaptability
We’re not here to do it “like it’s always been done.” We innovate, pivot, and listen to serve our athletes better.
Communication
Clear, open, and honest. We stay connected with parents, athletes, and each other—because great teams grow from great conversations.
Collaboration
We believe in shared effort—compensating coaches fairly, welcoming parents into the process, and giving athletes a voice. Teamwork drives everything we do.
Meet Aleah – Founder & Head Coach
Hi, I’m Aleah and Team Stoke is the team I always dreamed of. I’m originally from New Mexico and got my start teaching at Angel Fire Resort’s Ski and Snowboard School, where I discovered my calling. That experience didn’t just teach me how to teach skiing, it changed my life.
I’ve been teaching skiing since I was 17 and have worked hard to grow my craft, earning certifications through the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) including Alpine Level 2, Children’s Specialist 2, Cognitive & Developmental/Visually Impaired Level 1, and the big one, Freestyle 3! Making me the first woman in the U.S. to achieve it.
For nine amazing years, I taught at Copper Mountain’s Ski and Ride School, building deep relationships with families and honing my craft on the mountain I came to love. During summers, I stayed stoked coaching summer skiing at Woodward Copper for nine seasons — keeping my passion and grit burning year-round.
After years of coaching and training, I realized what I truly wanted was to give back to our Colorado community. To create something lasting for the athletes who are serious about their goals but need real, local support.
I now live in Fort Collins with my husband David — my biggest supporter — and our sweet crew of three. Team Stoke is our shared dream, built from the heart a life that keeps us moving, connected, and helping kids thrive on and off the snow.
We believe life’s better when you’re chasing what fires you up and sharing that energy with others. Every athlete deserves a coach who stands by them for the long run. We’re here for those who want more, to inspire others with kindness, consistency, and stoke.
Our Coaching Philosophy
At Team Stoke, we’re more than just coaches.
We’re mentors, motivators, and role models—here to fuel progress, build confidence, and spread the stoke.
We believe sports should be fun, supportive, and empowering, and we show up every session with big energy and even bigger care. We coach with heart, adapt to each athlete’s needs, and create an environment where every kid feels safe, seen, and supported.
Whether your athlete is landing a first 360 or cheering on a teammate, our goal is the same: to make every session meaningful—consistent, intentional, and stoked, always.
Our Coaching Core Values
Committed
We build long-term athlete development through consistent coaching, trusted relationships, and a commitment to growth — on and off the mountain.
Certified
Our coaches are highly trained through PSIA-AASI, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, and USASA, with many holding advanced certifications across multiple disciplines.
Flexible
Training is built around your life. We adapt schedules, goals, and sessions to keep progression consistent and intentional.
Community
A positive, anti-bullying culture where athletes support each other, grow together, and represent the Stoke Standard.
Action Sports Training Collective
Winter Competition Training
Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Rail Jam, Big Air, Ski Cross, and Big Mountain.
Inclusive / ASL Training
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) on-snow training and ASL-supported sessions.
Junior Coach Program
Entry-level coaching pathway with on-snow experience and development.
Career Snow Coaches
Professional coaching opportunities and long-term roles.
Clinics
Team clinics and coaching development clinics for skill progression.
Summer Training
Disc Golf, Skateboarding, and Longboarding lessons.
General Stoked Fitness
Hiking, biking, swimming, and gym-based sessions for kids and adults.
SafeSport & Coaching Standards
Team Stoke operates under established safety and coaching standards aligned with national governing bodies.
All coaches:
- Maintain certifications through PSIA-AASI and USASA
- Complete annual U.S. Center for SafeSport training
- Pass background checks
Team Stoke is progressing toward U.S. Ski & Snowboard Bronze Club Certification, aligning with national benchmarks for coaching and athlete safety.
Safety & Coverage
Team Stoke operates under an A-X rated insurance policy through a Fort Collins-based provider, with $2,000,000 in liability coverage.
Coverage applies to all sanctioned training sessions, travel days, and organized events.
Focused Progression. Professional Standards.
Team Stoke is built for families, kids, and adults looking for structured, progression-focused training in a professional environment.
Who We Work With
- Kids developing foundational skills and confidence
- Athletes preparing for competition
- Adults looking for high-level, intentional coaching
Progression-Focused Training
Our program is designed for athletes who are serious about improving. Training is built around skill progression, consistency, and competition readiness.
Athletes may train single days or through flexible training packages, depending on goals and schedule.
Environment & Standards
Team Stoke operates with a strict zero-tolerance policy for bullying. There are no exceptions to this standard.
- Support one another
- Stay engaged in training
- Represent a positive mountain presence
Professional Training Standard
All training is conducted under structured, insured, and professionally managed conditions. Team Stoke does not support or endorse uninsured or unstructured training environments.
