Ron Kipp

Background

About Ron Kipp

Ron Kipp is a distinguished Level 500 coach and currently serves as the Education and Development Director for Team Palisades Tahoe. Previously, he was the Alpine Sports Education Manager for U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Ron’s academic foundation is rooted in his Ph.D. work in Neuromuscular Motor Control Kinesiology at the University of Utah. His pioneering role with the U.S. Ski Team began as the Director of Athlete Preparation, where he established the Sport Science Department. He also served as the Head Physiologist and Assistant Coach for the U.S. Ski Team's Men's Alpine World Cup Team and was the Assistant Director of Coaches Education for USSA. Ron’s international experience includes five years with the Norwegian Men's Alpine National Team as both an on-hill coach and sport science consultant. His expertise extends to the PSIA, where he is an examiner and previously served as the Education Manager for PSIA-I. A prolific writer, Ron has authored two books and contributed to over 50 scientific publications. He has also delivered more than 100 presentations on skiing, both nationally and internationally. Beyond his professional achievements, Ron is the proud father of Olympian Shalaya Kipp.