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Reference Provider Information
Your NameRandy Hewitt
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Your TitleHead Coach
Company NameEastside High Schools Ski Team
Type of ReferencePersonal Reference
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Personal Reference Information
Name of person you are referringDylan Varga
Your relationship to this personHigh school ski racing coach
Key descriptorsSmart, affable, dedicated, eager, genuine, energetic and probably more.
How would you rate your experience with this person?5-excellent
Comments regarding your experience with this person (not required)

I coached Dylan in alpine ski racing through his high school years. I also coached his younger brother and grew to know his parents. As a ski team, we spend a lot of time together both on the hill, traveling, and staying in lodging. I become very familiar with the team members over their years of participation, which is the case with Dylan. He's a five star person in every way.

Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with others?5-excellent
Comments regarding handling conflict (not required)

Dylan avoids conflict by not getting himself into conflict generating situations. He uses his high powered brain and his excellent communication skills to make his interactions calm and productive.

Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work or studies5-excellent
Comments about dedication or engagement (not required)

Dylan was a responsible high school student and equally so in college. He knows the path for him and follows it.

Please rate this person's willingness or desire to improve their performance5-excellent
Comments regarding willingness or desire to improve performance (not required)

Dylan knows that the world is a big, exciting place with lots to offer, so he's open and enthusiastic about learning, experiencing, and improving.

What would you consider this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses?

I'm honestly not aware of any weaknesses...never witnessed any. His strengths are hardy and numerous and described in the comments above.

Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe?

Dylan's attitude and skillset as person and a skier will make him a valuable asset to any organization that brings him on. As mentioned above, he's a 5-star recruit - they don't come any better.