🇮🇹 Martin Fahrner

 Head Coach

 

Born 27. August 1993 in Meran (ITA)

 

Residence: Vetzan (ITA)

Helm & goggles: Tripoint

Skis: Nordica

Ski boots: Nordica

Gloves: Hestra

Clothes: GTS

 

 

Martin began skiing at the age of 2 and showed a natural talent for the sport. However, due to various injuries, he ended his career as a skier prematurely and developed an interest in becoming a ski coach.

 

He spent three years at the sports high school in Schlanders, but for the last two years, he switched to the Economy high school and successfully completed his studies. Martin is fluent in English and proficient in managing media-related tasks, including social media, as well as planning and organizing for the WRA.

 

Despite his age, he possesses extensive experience in the ski industry. In 2017, Martin's coaching skills were recognized when he was honored as one of the top Italian coaches by the Italian ski magazine Solowattaggio.

Since 2018, he has been leading the entire World Racing Academy as its director.

 

Achievements and stations as ski coach:

🇮🇹 Daniel Fahrner

Head Coach Junior Team

 

Born 24. April 1971 in Schlanders (ITA)

Founder of the World Racing Academy in 2010

 

Residence: St. Valentin (ITA) 

Skis: Atomic

Ski boots: Atomic

Gloves: Ziener

Clothes: GTS

 

 

Daniel showed great promise as a skier until an unfortunate injury cut short his skiing career. Determined to stay involved in the sport, he decided to pursue a new path as a ski coach.

 

He developed the E-coach, conducted tests on Rossignol ski boots, and even established his own ski rental business.

Dani is an emotionally invested, highly experienced coach who puts his whole heart into his work. Currently, he holds the position of leading the Junior Team at WRA.

 

During his free time, Dani enjoys playing tennis and golf. With over 20 years of experience in the ski industry, his track record speaks for itself. 

 

Achievements and stations as ski coach:

• 2006 he founded the ski team Moldova including: Urs Imboden, Christophe Roux and Sascha Gritsch.

• 2006 he started to work with Urs Imboden. At the beginning Urs was Nr. 60 of the world, at the end of his career he was 18th in the WCSL.

• In 2010 Dani had the idea to start a private racing team, the WRA. With professional ski racers from all over the world.

• 2012 Dani transferred with Martin to the ski federation of Liechtenstein (woman) and he improved all racers in their FIS-points.

• 2013 he decided to work with his son Martin again at the World Racing Academy, with a lot of success:

• Phillipp Schmid was sorted out of the German national team, Dani brought him back to the German A-team.

• Dominik Stehle was sorted out of the German national team, Dani brought Domi back to the German A-team.

• Riccardo Tonetti was sorted out from the Italian national team, Dani brought im back to the A-team. Tonno won the European Cup overall & Slalom standing 2015 when he was working with us.

• Also Patrick Thaler was sorted out from the Italian squad. 2010 Thali was number 45 in the WCSL ranking, Dani brought him back into the Top-7 of the world (Slalom), with 2 WC-Podiums in Slalom.

• 2014/2015/2016/2017 he worked for the Czech Ski Association as Head coach & WRA Head coach

• 2018/2019 he worked as a base coach for trainings in Winter at the WRA

• 2019/2020 Head coach WRA Junior group

• 2020/2021 Head coach WRA Junior group

• 2021/2022 Head coach WRA Junior group

• 2022/2023 Head coach WRA Junior group

• 2023/2024 Head coach WRA Junior group

🇫🇷 Gabriel Coulet

 2nd Coach

 

Born 10.05.1994

 

Residence: Chamonix (FRA)

Helm & goggles: Tripoint

Skis: Fischer

Ski boots: Fischer

Gloves: Hestra

Clothes: GTS

 

 

Former Coach of AJ Ginnis and new WRA Staff member for this upcoming Season.

🇱🇻 Davis Zvejnieks

 3rd Coach

 

Born 14.06.1998

 

Residence: Riga (LAT)

Helm & goggles: Tripoint

Skis: Fischer

Ski boots: Fischer

Gloves: Hestra

Clothes: GTS

 

 

Former Coach of the Latvian National Team and new WRA Staff member for this upcoming Season.

 

🇩🇪 Simon Luca Wolf

 Tech for Schulte & Read

 

Born 17.06.2001

 

Residence: Garmisch (GER)

Skis: Nordica

Ski boots: Nordica

Gloves: Hestra

Clothes: GTS

 

 

Former Athlete from our team and new WRA Staff member for this upcoming Season.

 

🇺🇸 Zane Bridger DeKoff

Tech for Krupka & Fournier

 

Born 17.03.1998

 

Residence: Utah (USA)

Skis: Fischer

Ski boots: Fischer

Gloves: Hestra

Clothes: GTS

🇮🇹 Paul Platzer

Assistent Coach & Mountain rescuer

 

Born 08.05.1963

 

Residence: Goldrain (ITA)

Helm & goggles: Tripoint

Skis: Fischer

Ski boots: Fischer

Gloves: Hestra

Clothes: GTS

 

In 2021, Paul joined our team as an assistant Coach.

He is a dedicated and passionate individual who takes great joy in working with the team. Additionally, Paul's background as a mountain rescuer makes him the designated person responsible for ensuring safety on the hill. Whenever assistance is needed, Paul is always the go-to person to rely on.

 

🇬🇷 Vassilis Dimitriadis

4th Coach

 

Born 22.08.1978

 

Residence: Australia

Skis: Rossignol

Ski boots: Lange

Gloves: Hestra

Clothes: GTS

 

 

Personal Coach for Hugh McAdam (AUS), cooperating with WRA for this upcoming season.