US Speedskating announces 2026 Coaching Staff

Monday, June 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kearns, UT – US Speedskating (USS) announced its coaching staff for the 2030 Olympic Quad. Short Track National Team Coaches Stephen Gough and Adam Callister return along with Long Track Head Coach Ryan Shimabukuro. Joining the staff is 4-time Olympian and 2-time Gold medalist Shani Davis as Long Track Head Coach leading the distance program.

"We have an exceptional group of coaches leading our athletes," said High Performance Director, Andréa Do-Duc. "Their combined experience, technical knowledge, and commitment to excellence will be instrumental as we prepare for the coming season."

Leading the USS Short Track Program is Head Coach Stephen Gough with Adam Callister as Assistant Coach, following the Team’s success on the Olympic and World Tour stages.

Gough coached his third Olympic Games with USS in Milano Cortina. In the past couple of seasons, Gough led the team to 7 World Championships medals, and an Olympic Bronze medal, the first Women’s short track medal for the U.S. since 2010. Gough, who was a 1994 Olympian, has been Head Coach since 2021. Adam Callister was a member of the U.S. National Team until 2019 and has been coaching the short track team since 2024.

The Long Track National Team sprint program will continue to be led by long-time Head Coach Ryan Shimabukuro, who recently coached his fifth Olympic Games with USS in Milano Cortina.

Shimabukuro has coached many top speed skating stars to Olympic and World Championships success over his exceptional career, including Erin Jackson, Brittany Bowe, Joey Cheek and Shani Davis. Shimabukuro has coached skaters to 7 Olympic Medals and 52 World Championships medals over his career. His consistency and tenure with the team provides stability and steady growth to both new and returning members of the National Team.

Joining Shimabukuro as a Head Coach is Shani Davis, who will lead the distance program.

Davis is one of the most accomplished skaters in the history of the sport. Over 18 years of international competition, Davis won 24 World Championships medals and was a ten-time World Champion. He set a total of nine World Records and won 58 individual Gold medals in World Cup races.

Davis competed in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, winning Gold in the 1000m and Silver in the 1500m. He repeated the feat at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, the first man to win consecutive 1000m Golds. He also competed in the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

Following his retirement from competition, Davis dedicated the past 8 years to coaching and mentoring the next generation of skaters. His career accomplishments and coaching experience will provide a unique perspective and invaluable expertise to the USS distance program.

“Coaching has always been about giving back and inspiring the new generation of skaters,” says Davis about stepping in as Head Coach. “I look forward to working with Coach Ryan and all the US Speedskating staff as we invest in these incredible athletes. I know what it is like to be in their shoes, and I can’t wait to see what they can accomplish over the next four years and beyond.”

With three National Team coaches returning to their roles and the addition of an Olympic legend, the organization is well-positioned to build on recent successes and continue developing world-class athletes.

MEDIA NOTE: Media interested in acquiring additional information should contact Alysha Rummler at arummler@usspeedskating.org or (801) 417-5374.

About US Speedskating

US Speedskating athletes have won 97 Olympic medals, making it one of the most successful sports in U.S. Olympic history. The organization sets the stage for success by providing support, from local clubs to Olympic teams, and nurtures an atmosphere that encourages growth in the speed skating community. USS is recognized as the governing body for the sport of speed skating in the United States and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and at www.usspeedskating.org.