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Utah Sports Commission CEO

Previous ranking » No. 14

The Utah Sports Commission took a hit when the Dew Tour chose not to return to its highly successful stops in the state. Yet Robbins and his staff continue to find other opportunities, such as a partnership with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association in developing winter events. The commission also brought the U.S. women’s soccer team to Sandy for its final pre-Olympic game and again staged Utah’s only PGA Tour-brand event.

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No. 14 Tyrone Corbin

Jazz coach

Previous ranking » No. 19

Corbin seemed to settle into his job during the lockout-shortened, 2011-12 season and is looking forward to his first cycle of a full training camp and 82-game schedule in 2012-13. His team overachieved by making the playoffs with a 36-30 record, although complaints from unhappy players about Corbin’s lack of communication with them somewhat tarnished his performance. He will be closely judged this season, with a contract extension at stake.

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No. 15 Jason Kreis

Real Salt Lake coach

Previous ranking » No. 12

Real Salt Lake’s inconsistency has not reflected well on Kreis, who steered the team through a series of injuries, suspensions and international call-ups in 2011. RSL held the best record in Major League Soccer near the halfway point of the season, only to fade. With a roster designed to make a run at another championship, Kreis needs to position his team for the playoffs, although the chances of hosting the MLS Cup final appear remote.

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No. 16 Bill Marolt

U.S. Ski and Snowboard CEO

Previous ranking » No. 18

The USSA’s 2011-12 season was headlined by Lindsey Vonn’s record fourth overall World Cup title in Alpine skiing. With the Center of Excellence, the USSA has made Park City a training base for growing numbers of America’s top winter sports athletes. Teaming with the Utah Sports Commission, the USSA will bring five major events to Utah in 2012-13 and ‘13-14, showcasing stars of freestyle skiing, freeskiing and snowboarding.

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No. 17 Sarah Hendrickson

Ski jumper

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