Jack Hillesheim

Alpine Ski Varsity Head Coach

Coach Jack first started skiing at the age of 3 in Montana when visiting family and this sparked a life-long passion. Jack started racing in 7th grade for the Buck Hill Ski Team and has experience racing High School, USSA, FIS, and NorAm. He was listed as a Top-10 Skier to watch by the Pioneer Press as a Senior. He also raced for Gustavus while in college.

Jack came to Eden Prairie in 2024-2025 season as an assistant coach and in the 2025 - 2026 season was named head coach. Previously, he coached for the Holy Angels Alpine Ski Team for 4 years and he also spent 2 years in Germany working as a ski instructor for the Department of Defense. While working in Germany, he received PSIA Level 2 certification.

Outside of skiing Jack works as an Account Manager in the healthcare industry. He has a love of staying active, traveling, and cooking. He still plays old-man soccer each week, has traveled to 40 countries and counting, and can be found trying new recipes with his wife Mauli.