Harry Ricker

Head Coach (Men's and Women's Skiing)

Harry Ricker took over the skiing team coaching position in 2005 on a volunteer basis and served as the main developer in the Reynolds and Maine Nordic divisions, in which the Beavers compete.

A Turner native, Ricker has been involved with competitive skiing in Maine for most of his life. As a 15-year-old in 1977, Ricker persuaded Leavitt Area High School administrator John Turner to coach a fledgling team. By Ricker's senior season, the team had grown from seven to 37 racers. After graduating from college, Ricker returned to coach the Hornets with his wife, Nancy, as an assistant coach until 1984.

Starting in 1998, Ricker -- who also served as an assistant coach at Livermore Falls High School and a head coach at Tripp Middle School -- helped build S/CVA program from 92 skiers to more than 150 racers and continues to work as a coach and trainer. During this time Ricker served as chairperson of the Maine Alpine Race Association and currently is the vice president of the organization.

Ricker serves as general manager and chief financial officer of Ricker Hill Orchards, a family-owned apple orchard and cranberry farms covering 850 acres in Turner.

Coach Ricker can be reached by e-mail at gatecoach@hotmail.com or by phone at 207-754-3455.