“Most recently Skye has been helping me through a very difficult time, where I have had to learn how to stop overthinking and focus when needed specifically during my races and training, shutting out the pressures of senior year, college applying, everything. I needed to know how to let things go, and know that I can not change what is in the past. Just move forward. I really like the techniques she has taught me to use in the start gate to really bring in my focus. Skye is someone that I trust and can easily talk to about anything. I thank her greatly for getting me back in the saddle to finish out my year strongly and prepare for the next chapter in my life.”
— Ethan Maiden, Alpine Athlete
“I’ve been working with Skye for a couple years now, and I cannot thank her enough for her hard work and dedication in helping me be the best version of myself. Skye is a critical part of the Killington Mountain School faculty, helping kids balance their busy lives and the stresses associated with it. She helped me not just in my sport, but also outside of it, managing the stresses of family, school and preparing for the next chapter of my life in university. She genuinely cares for everybody she works with, and is always available for even a quick chat. Working with Skye has taught me to listen to myself, have confidence in my decisions, and find a healthy balance of athletics in my life.”
— EK Robinson-leith, Snowboard Athlete
“Throughout my years working with Skye, I have transformed my mental game. Although there’s always work to be done, Skye has helped me improve my life through learning skills to better myself as an athlete and person. With her help, I have learned so much. I am more aware of my thoughts, especially when they are negative so I can change them in order to be productive in both training and life. I now have tricks that help me to be confident, get me pumped up, or simply center me when I’m frustrated or down. As an athlete you are constantly dealing with obstacles. In dealing with frustrating injuries, Skye helped me to stay positive and work through the various emotions that can affect your confidence. With her advice and abundance of information, I have been able to strengthen my mental game and make the best recoveries possible.”
— Lulu Shaffer, Freestyle Athlete
“Skye has helped many of our athletes work though different situations and scenarios. She has also been an incredible tool for my own coaching and the entire Freestyle coaching staff. She has helped me read, adapt and react to coaching and non-coaching scenarios differently and more effectively. She helps athletes and coaches as individuals in ways that makes them more productive members of the team. We are lucky to have such a valuable resource. ”
— Kris Pepe, Head Freestyle Coach
“Skye has been a major asset to the team and to me. She’s directly helped with team dynamics and has helped me work with the athletes I coach so that I can better connect with them and they can better connect with me. Through their work with Skye, the young women I coach have made gains in confidence and have felt empowered in their athletic, academic and personal lives.”
— Martin Wilson, Alpine Coach
“I enjoy working with Skye because she always has the athletes best interest first and foremost in her mind. It’s not about checking a box, or finding a quick fix to a problem; she works with the athletes to find a healthy way to work through anything they might have going on at the moment.”
— Peter DuBois, Head Freeski Coach
“Building upon her experience as a ski coach, rock climbing instructor and mental health therapist, Skye brings a unique perspective to her practice. She draws upon her varied skills to help athletes be their best – in an out of competition. Skye’s insight and advice helped my daughter identify and dismantle the stressors that were holding her back. With Skye’s guidance, she felt better and performed at a higher level.”
— Mary Gibbons Stevens, Parent Smith College Track and Field
