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More Than Tricks: What Off-Season Builds

Every spring, I get asked some version of the same question: "Does my kid really need to train over the summer?" My honest answer? No, they don't need to. But the athletes who do train come back in the fall as more developed athletes and people. Not just better skiers. Different people. That's what I want to talk about this month. The Physical Stuff Let's start with the obvious. Freestyle skiing is a high-skill, high-demand sport, and the body needs more than a few months of

Coach Lauren

Apr 213 min read

Understanding the Competition Pathway

For many families, freestyle skiing can feel like stepping into a whole new world — especially when competitions begin. Between club events, Timber Tour, Canada Cups, and FIS-level competitions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure of how everything fits together. This guide is designed to simplify the pathway so you can understand what each competition level means, when rankings start to matter, and how invitations for higher-level events are determined. The Big Picture:

Coach Lauren

Dec 2, 20254 min read

Expanding on and Diving in to the LTAD

Long-Term Athlete Development is at the center of everything we do, from the first day on snow to the last day of competition. It’s one of the frameworks that is the backbone in a way that’s right for their stage of development. Whether your child is just starting out in our FUNdamentals program, or chasing a NorAm podium with the Performance Team, LTAD is what ties it all together. So, what exactly is LTAD? Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) is a nationally recognized fra

Coach Lauren

Nov 3, 20254 min read