Peter Shaffer - Skiing Coach - University of Utah Athletics

Peter Shaffer

Title:
Skiing Assistant Alpine Coach

Shaffer will enter his third year at the collegiate level after coaching in the intermountain divisions for the last four years. Prior to Utah, the Aspen, Colo., native headed the J-3 Snowbird ski team from 2004-05 and enjoyed watching the up-and-coming junior skiers dominate the Intermountain Division as well as the Junior Olympics ranks. The downhill biking specialist is currently racing semi-pro for Guthrie Bicycles in Salt Lake City. Shaffer is a former member of the Utah ski team and tallied three top-20 finishes in 1999-00, while helping to lead Utah to two fourth-place finishes at the NCAA Skiing Championships. Shaffer graduated with a bachelor[apos]s degree in exercise and sports science and behavioral science and health, and also received a minor degree in psychology. [quote]I[apos]m very excited to be apart of this very talented team and I look forward to a very fun and successful season at Utah,[quote] says Shaffer.