Freeskiing at VA at Mount Snow
The Freeski Program seeks to empower and develop each student athlete to reach his/her potential, develop positive character traits, and explore their personal artistry through mastery of skills. To achieve these goals, the Program identifies these core values:
Maintain student athlete safety as our primary concern
Engender creativity
Develop and perfect fundamentals
Become a “student of the sport,” embracing the culture and industry
Hold each student athlete to the highest personal standards in all facets of his/her life
Ensure Program philosophy is understood by students and parents and reinforced by coaches and MSA
The Freeski Program takes a holistic approach to influence each student-athlete’s life. There are four main areas around which we structure our program:
Training
Design an individualized on-snow training plan that that centers on each athlete’s goals: competitive, style, artistry, individuality, and exploration. The plan is clearly articulated to the athlete and parents, while also leaving room for flexibility.
Develop relevant skills that match each athlete’s progression.
Promote good training habits; including visualization, daily preparation, healthy lifestyle and an aspirational attitude.
Pair an appropriate off-snow fitness program with in-season training.
Competition
Help athletes to create a personalized “program” that evolves with progression.
Galvanize athletes’ ability to perform under pressure.
Support each athlete to the limits of their competitive ability.
Off Snow
Regular goal setting practice & review.
Video review-built into weekly blocks-sharing shots so athletes can work on things on their own time.
Help athletes understand their responsibility to be a productive member of our school community.
Promote a healthy balance between social, academic and athletic prioritization.
Off Season
Spring/Summer/Fall training program that focuses on strength, flexibility and agility.
Maintain relationships, check in on personal progress, and adjust forward planning as necessary.
Design and implement appropriate on-snow and off-snow training camps to supplement winter training.