As most athletes can attest, there is a higher level of performance to which they aspire, and when an athlete joins the U.S. Army they are provided the opportunity to continue in the highest levels of competition through the U.S. Army World-Class Athlete Program.
Through the Army, Soldier-athletes not only gain mental strength and personal confidence, but also receive the best in world-class coaching, training, and support that the U.S. Army can offer. Such opportunities allow these Soldiers the strength to live out their dreams-the thrill of victory.
Sgt. Jeremy Teela
AGE: 33
HOMETOWN: Anchorage, Alaska
Event: Biathlon
Sgt. Jeremy Teela is no stranger to Olympic competition. Jeremy was a member of the 2002 and 2006 U.S. Olympic biathlon teams. In 2002, Jeremy finished in 14th Place in the Olympic Individual Competition which was the second best finish ever for the US in the Winter Games.
Sgt. John Napier
AGE: 23
HOMETOWN: Schenectady, New York
Event: Bobsled
This might be Sgt. John Napier’s first Olympic appearance but he’s no stranger to the sport of bobsled. His father, Bill Napier was himself a bobsled driver for over two decades and his mother, Betsy also known to steer a bobsled while John was growing up. John started out in the junior leagues and has quickly climbed into the World Cup circuit and recently becoming the 2009 National Champion in the 2-man bobsled.
1st Lt. Christopher Fogt
AGE: 23
HOMETOWN: Alpine, Utah
Event: Bobsled
1st Lt. Christopher Fogt attended a bobsledding camp in 2007 and has been at the top level of the sport ever since. This year Chris makes his first Olympic appearance as a pusher on the four-man bobsled piloted by Sgt. John Napier. Before joining the WCAP program, Chris graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in Business Management through the Army ROTC program.
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Sgt. Mike Kohn
AGE: 37
HOMETOWN: Chantilly, Virginia
Event: Bobsled
Sgt. Mike Kohn serves in the Virginia Army National Guard and a member of the National Guard Outstanding Athlete Program. Kohn joined the National Guard in 1999 as an Infantry Soldier. Mike will drive the Team USA III four-man sled.
Sgt. Shauna Rohbock
AGE: 32
HOMETOWN: Orem, Utah
Event: Bobsled
Sgt. Shauna Rohbock of the Army National Guard Outstanding Athlete Program will pilot Team USA I sled. A 2006 Olympic silver medalist, Shauna is no stranger to Olympic competition. Shauna serves in the Utah Army National Guard and is currently a member of the National Guard Outstanding Athlete Program.
Sgt. William Tavares
AGE: 46
HOMETOWN: Lake Placid, New York
Event: Bobsled Coach
Sgt. William “Bill” Tavares competed in luge for 10 years before turning his sights to coaching bobsled 14 years ago. This year marks the fourth consecutive Olympic Games that Bill has been selected as an Assistant Coach for the U.S. Olympic team. Bill is a member of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) and also serves as coordinator for all WCAP activities for the U.S. Bobsled Team.
