CVA Welcomes Kyle Hildebrand
Coach Kyle Hildebrand brings a lifelong devotion to ski racing and athlete development in his role as CVA Alpine Weekend Program Director. With a strong commitment to both performance and individual growth, he strives to unlock skiers' athletic potential while fostering a lasting connection to the sport.
Coach Kyle Hildebrand brings a lifelong devotion to ski racing and athlete development in his role as CVA Alpine Weekend Program Director. With a strong commitment to both performance and individual growth, he strives to unlock skiers' athletic potential while fostering a lasting connection to the sport.
A product of the Sugarbush/GMVS weekend program and a 1996 graduate of Green Mountain Valley School, Kyle extended his competitive career with two post-graduate years before attending Bates College, where he was a four-year member and captain of the ski team.
At Bates, Kyle distinguished himself as one of the program’s most successful alpine skiers. A three-time NCAA All-American, he earned two career victories and two runner-up finishes, including second place in slalom at the NCAA Championships as a sophomore. In 2001–02, he served as team captain and qualified for his fourth NCAA Championship, finishing 11th in slalom. His collegiate career culminated with the Dr. Lloyd Lux Award, recognizing his outstanding contribution, dedication, and leadership in athletics.
Building on a standout college skiing career, Kyle has carried his competitive spirit into coaching, where he continues to shape and inspire the next generation. He has worked with athletes through ELITEAM, coached Olympic lifting at CrossFit Stamford (2012–2020), and served as a coach at US Elite Camps in Copper Mountain (2022, 2023). At Windham Mountain Club Racing, he led as Co-Head U14 Coach (2021–2022, 2023) and U12 Coach (2020–2021), helping guide young athletes through crucial stages of their development. Most recently, Kyle contributed part-time to the U16 program at CVA during the 2024/25 season. Kyle brings formal qualifications as a USSA Level 200 Certified Coach and USSA Referee.
With a steadfast belief in continuous growth, Kyle is excited to guide the next generation of alpine skiers at Sugarloaf. He aims to build momentum within the program by creating a fun and challenging team culture that helps athletes progress on and off the snow. He values “clear expectations and open, consistent communication with athletes, families, and fellow coaches,” and sees Sugarloaf as the perfect training ground: “one of the premier race venues and ski areas in the country.” Above all, he says, “Skiing is a lifelong sport, and my goal is to help develop passionate athletes who not only strive to compete, but also cultivate a true love for skiing.”
His experience and values closely align with the mission of Carrabassett Valley Academy. Kyle is no stranger to the Sugarloaf and CVA community–his wife, Megan (Friend), is a CVA alumna who also came up through the weekend program, and their two sons currently attend the Academy. When he's not on the mountain, he can often be found on the water or a motorcycle, and often sharing a laugh with lifelong friends.
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