It takes a village to raise an alpine ski racer—and coach. Sure, it’s become cliché but it’s also true. Just ask Tora Hoshizaki, who got right to the facts for her AWiS profile.
🏠Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
⛷️Years Coaching: 2 years
🎖️Licenses/Certs: Entry Level CR
👤 Currently Coaching: U14 at Nakiska Alpine Ski Association
🔎Coaching Experience: U14
☃️ First stepped on snow: Age 5
✍🏽Phrase of guidance: Coaching is hard, but it truly is the best job in the world. Put your best foot forward everyday because a great coach will influence an athlete for life.
Tora’s favourite…
🌄Mountain: Lake Louise
🍳Breakfast: Eggs, bacon and hash browns
🎞️Memory: I loved having a strong group of Alberta girls who pushed me competitively my entire ski racing career.
☃️ What are you doing within the ski community? I’m currently a coach, but my goal is to inspire my athletes through my love of ski racing.
💡Every time life knocks you down, find the strength to get back up. Even if it seems impossible.
🤩 I raced for the Alberta Ski Team for 4 years!
