Meet the Team
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Caroline Mathes
Youth Ski League Coach - Caroline has been coaching the Youth Ski League program at Quarry Road since 2007. Caroline previously helped coach the junior ski program in Farmington. She has been the chair of the New England Bill Koch Festival 4 different times! In addition to ski coaching, Caroline coaches tennis, is an avid mountain biker, and loves being outside!
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Hans Albee
Middle School Team Coach - Hans is the co-head coach for the Middle School Nordic Team. Hans started coaching during the 2021-2022 season. He has been cross-country skiing his whole life, but only recently took up skate skiing and racing, inspired by his son Turner, a member of the Middle School Team. He is just beginning to gain coaching experience, and loves learning about waxing.
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Koren Coughlin
Middle School Coach - Koren Coughlin is an assistant coach with the Middle School Quarry Road Ski Club. In addition to Nordic skiing, Koren enjoys running, cycling, and walking her dog, Finley. She shares her passion for education with her students at Messalonskee Middle School where she teaches 6th grade Social Studies and also coaches track. Koren is very excited for the upcoming season and looks forward to coaching the new and returning members of the team!
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Patrick Cote
Patrick helps coach the High School and Middle School Team. He has been coaching since the Central Maine Ski Club days before Quarry Road existed, back when we practiced on the North Street fields (2006). Patrick skied in college for UVM, then Dartmouth, then skied for Alpina Racing Team for 2 years. Patrick still enjoys jumping into races from time to time.
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Jeff Tucker
High School Team Coach - Jeff is the newest QRSC coach. Jeff graduated Colby College in 2016. He was a member of the nordic ski and outdoor track teams. After graduating Jeff found himself on a wax bench, and has coached for Colby, Harvard, Craftsbury Nordic Ski Club, and Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks. Jeff is USSA L100 certified coach. When he’s not skiing, Jeff enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and exploring new trails.