About the Coach

About Olivia Skillings

Olivia Skillings is the founder and head coach of The Artemis Project, where she is dedicated to making endurance sports more accessible, empowering, and enjoyable for athletes of all backgrounds. As a female coach working in a predominantly male space, she brings a thoughtful and holistic coaching philosophy focused on building confidence, strength, and resilience. Drawing from her own experience as a collegiate athlete and years of coaching, Olivia strives to create supportive environments where individuals can grow both athletically and personally. Based in Whitefish, Montana, she spends as much time as possible exploring and training in the mountains.

Education and Experience

  • BA from Bates College in Sociology and Education

  • Founder and head coach of The Artemis Project

  • Current head coach of the Glacier Nordic Competition Team

  • Level 100 coaching certification from U.S. Ski & Snowboard

  • Level III coaching certification from Professional Ski Instructors of America

  • Currently pursuing a Master’s in Sport Coaching from the University of Colorado

  • Awarded two grants from U.S. Ski & Snowboard

  • Completed two weeks of World Cup coaching and professional development through a U.S. Ski & Snowboard grant

Athletic Background

  • Competed in four years of Division I Nordic Skiing at Bates College

  • Competed in one year of Division III Track and Field at Bates

  • Passionate endurance athlete with experience across multiple endurance sports

I prioritize two things when working with athletes: focusing on the process and meeting you where you are at in your journey.

Coaching Process

  • Holistic Approach

    Training will be individualized to meet you wherever you are at. Training will be a balanced mix of longer runs, intensity runs, shorter runs as well as cross training and strength training.

  • Your Journey

    I wiIl meet you where you are at in your running journey and create an individualized plan based on your feedback. I will push you and hold you accountable to the goals we set together.