Accelerating Performance
The Project Excel Program is an initiative of Alpine Canada designed to accelerate the performance of high-potential ski racers who are progressing through the high-performance pathway and graduating from the U21 level, but have not yet joined the Canadian Alpine Ski Team.
Project Excel is built on collaboration with Provincial Ski Associations, whose expertise and guidance are central to the program’s success. Together, this national–provincial partnership ensures that Canada’s most promising athletes receive the support, resources, and technical leadership they need to continue advancing toward the international stage.
The Excel Project Action Plan consists of four key components.
| Name | Role | Organization |
|---|---|---|
Jean-François Belisle | High Performance Director | Ski Québec Alpine |
Josh Benge | Athletic Director | Alberta Alpine Ski Association |
Johnny Crichton | Vice President | British Columbia Alpine |
Dave Ellis | High-Performance Director | Ski Cross, ACA |
Joey Lavigne | High-Performance Director | Alpine Ontario |
Jean-François (JF) Rapatel | High-Performance Director | Alpine, ACA |
Pierre Ruel | Senior Manager | Coach Education & Development, ACA |
Jennifer Stielow | Performance Pathway Mgr. | Project Excel & Performance Data Analytics, ACA |
Jeff Thompson | Senior Vice President | Domestic Sports Programs & Events, ACA |