Alex Hoedlmoser, Regan Dewhirst Earn USOPC Coach and Support Staff Honors

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is proud to announce that Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team staff members Alex Hoedlmoser and Regan Dewhirst have been recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as part of its 2025 Coaches and Support Staff of the Year Awards.

Hoedlmoser is the head Speed Coach of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team women's alpine team, while Dewhirst is the Sports Medicine Manager/Physiotherapist to the winningest alpine skier of all time, Mikaela Shiffrin. Hoedlmoser was named Olympic Coach of the Year while Dewhirst earned the Sports Medicine Support Staff honor.

The annual USOPC recognition program honors outstanding coaches and support staff across the Olympic and Paralympic Movement who have made significant contributions to athlete performance, development and well-being. Winners are selected by an independent panel following nominations from National Governing Bodies.

Previous U.S. Ski & Snowboard recipients of Olympic Coach of the Year include snowboard coaches Pete del’Giudice (2001), Bud Keene (2006) and Rick Bower (2010), as well as freeski coach Skogen Sprang (2014) and cross country coach Jason Cork (2018). Additionally, the current Senior Vice President of High Performance, Gillian Bower, was recognized as Service Provider of the Year in 2020.

"These honors reflect the incredible work Alex and Regan do every day behind the scenes with our alpine programs," said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief of Sport, Anouk Patty. "Our athletes benefit tremendously from their expertise, leadership and dedication. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition."

Olympic Coach of the Year, Alex Hoedlmoser

Alex Hoedlmoser led the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team women's speed group through a historic 2025 season. Athlete Breezy Johnson captured two world championship titles at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach, Austria, including a downhill gold medal and a team combined gold alongside teammate Mikaela Shiffrin. Hoedlmoser also guided Lauren Macuga to a breakout season that included her first career World Cup victory and a bronze medal at the World Championships in super-G.

Apart from the standout season of 2025, Hoedlmoser has been a longtime staple of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, spanning two decades worth of coaching women’s speed from Europa Cup to World Cup. As a former elite alpine racer with the Austrian Ski Team, he has brought technical expertise to the organization time and time again. He notably helped develop Lindsey Vonn and Julia Mancuso into Olympic champions. Known for his athlete-centered approach and emphasis on team culture, Hoedlmoser's leadership fostered an environment that enabled athletes to perform at their highest level while building a strong and cohesive team.

Sports Medicine Support Staff, Regan Dewhirst

Dewhirst was recognized for her exceptional impact on Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes through her expertise in injury rehabilitation, return-to-sport programming, load management and athlete wellness.

Throughout the season, Dewhirst played a critical role in supporting athletes returning from injury, most notably helping Mikaela Shiffrin successfully recover and return to competition during the same season, culminating in Shiffrin's historic 100th FIS Alpine Ski World Cup victory and ultimately her 101st World Cup victory on home soil in Stifel Sun Valley Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho. Her collaborative approach, innovative mindset and commitment to athlete well-being continue to elevate the standard of care across Team USA.

Prior to joining U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Regan built extensive experience in private practice expansion, clinic management and clinician education, serving as a clinical instructor for emerging physical therapy professionals. Regan earned both her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont, where she was also a four-year member of the NCAA Division I women’s soccer team.

Other recognized coaches and service providers include those from USA Hockey, speed skating, wrestling, track & field and baseball.