Coaches Bio

Petoskey High School Team 2020-2021

High School Coaches:

BEN CROCKETT – Head Coach

EDUCATION
P.G.D. Anatomical Sciences/ College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh
M.S. Exercise Science/ Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Northern Michigan University
B.S. Sport Science/ Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Northern Michigan University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014-Present: Professor/ Human Biology, North Central Michigan College
2008: Exercise Specialist Northern Michigan Regional Hospital
2004-2006: Fitness Specialist Coordinator North Central Michigan College

COACHING/RACING EXPERIENCE
Competed in NorAm Cups, National Championships, and FIS races across the country
FIS race winner
Current Nub’s Nob Alpine Racing Coach
Formerly coached with Boyne Racing, Vector Skisport, Super Ski Camps, and High School Teams in Michigan

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Chair, Zoning Board of Appeals, City of Petoskey
Chair of Char-Em United Way Events Committee
AmeriCorps VISTA, Char-Em United Way
Spring Conference Planning Committee, NM Child Abuse Council
Project Connect Planning Committee

JEN CROCKETT – Head Coach

EDUCATION
Pursuing Master of Arts in Education with endorsement in Learning Disabilities / Northern Michigan University
B.S. Secondary Education: Physical Education Major & Health Education / HPER Department, Northern Michigan University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014- Present: Teacher / Pellston Public Schools
2004-2011: Program Director / YMCA of Northern Michigan

COACHING/RACING EXPERIENCE
Competed with a full NCAA Skiing scholarship
Won more FIS slalom races than any other American woman in history
Competed successfully in U.S. Nationals and NorAm Finals
Current Nub’s Nob Alpine Racing Coach
Formerly coached with Boyne Racing, Vector Skisport, Super Ski Camps, and High School Teams in Michigan

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Member of many community health and wellness committees
Created and implemented community events involving hundreds of participants
(Halloween parties, Easter egg hunts, 3 on 3 basketball tournaments)
Former US Ski Association Alpine Competition Committee Board Member