Our mission

"Setting the Course for Success on the Slopes and in Life"
The Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation (TVSEF) has been the non-profit ski team in Teton Valley for over 30 years. Our mission is to provide an affordable ski/snowboard program for young athletes to meet their individual potential for excellence through education and opportunity for competition.

Our History

TVSEF was founded in 1988 by local ski racing legends Deb and Dana Mackenzie and Brad (Squeak) and Mark Melehes.  They introduced the wonder of ski racing to the youth of our Valley.  Their mission still stands today to encourage discipline, respect, physical  fitness and healthy competition in the children of Teton Valley.  The team has contributed to the development of regionally and nationally ranked athletes and ski professionals including our most recognizable alums on today’s ski scene, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa and 2018 Olympian Jaelin Kauf.

TVSEF currently serves 175 athletes with 30 coaches across four disciplines.  We have development and competition team programs in Alpine, Cross Country, Freeride and Snowboard.  

We are comprised of children, coaches, and parents who together form a skiing & snowboarding community.  Athletes are trained, prepared, and supported for the level of competitive advancement that they seek.  TVSEF follows the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) guidelines on athlete development.

2016-17 Annual Report