Alpine Strength & Conditioning
SSWSC alpine athletes can participate in directed and supervised summer strength and conditioning as part of a comprehensive year-round alpine program for U18/U21 FIS Alpine, Post Graduation FIS Alpine, and U16 Alpine. Recommendations for U14 and U12 Alpine athletes are below.
Ages below based on racing age during the 2024-2025 ski season.
Athletes interested in summer-only alpine race strength and conditioning can contact Tyler Shepherd, Alpine Program Director for more information.
U18/U21 FIS Alpine
This program is designed to help motivated competitors develop their skiing skills to their fullest potential. All aspects of competitive skiing will be covered, including physical conditioning, technical and tactical development, equipment preparation education, mental skills training, video analysis, performance planning, and more. Participants will compete in U.S. Ski & Snowboard and FIS level competitions in the Rocky Mountain Division and may include out-of-division racing as qualified. Individual goal setting will be used to direct a yearlong training plan to help these racers reach their goals.
In the summer, athletes participate in directed and supervised summer strength and conditioning as part of a comprehensive year-round program. The dryland program is designed to give ski racers off-season guidance and coaching in off-snow preparation for winter training and establish a strong strength and conditioning base for higher-intensity training in the fall. Strong and well-conditioned ski racers are able to maintain their technique and a fast racing line in progressively more difficult situations, recover more quickly from long on-snow training and competition days, and decrease the chance of injury. Coaching will focus on proper movement patterns, emphasizing a full range of motion. This program is for skiers born in 2008 or earlier.
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Post Graduate FIS Alpine
This program is designed for high school graduates who aspire to compete nationally at the collegiate or US Ski Team level. It consists of expanded on-snow training and a focus on athletic commitment and lifestyle, i.e. training, nutrition, sport education, etc. Athletes will compete at the regional, national, and international level (if qualified). All aspects of competitive skiing will be covered, including physical conditioning, technical and tactical development, equipment preparation education, mental skills training, video analysis, performance planning, and more. Participants will compete in U.S. Ski & Snowboard and FIS level competitions in the Rocky Mountain Division and may include out-of-division racing as qualified. Individual goal setting will be used to direct a yearlong training plan to help these racers reach their goals.
In the summer, athletes participate in directed and supervised summer strength and conditioning as part of a comprehensive year-round alpine program. This program is designed to give ski racers off-season guidance and coaching in off-snow preparation for winter training and establish a strong strength and conditioning base for higher-intensity training in the fall. Strong and well-conditioned ski racers are able to maintain their technique and a fast racing line in progressively more difficult situations, recover more quickly from long on-snow training and competition days, and decrease the chance of injury. Coaching will focus on proper movement patterns, emphasizing a full range of motion.
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U16 Alpine
This program is designed to help competitors develop their skiing skills to their fullest potential. All aspects of competitive skiing will be covered, including physical conditioning, technical and tactical development and equipment preparation education, etc. Participants will compete in U16 races and the scored SYNC series. On-snow training begins in late October with trips to Loveland or Copper Mountain. Individual goal setting will be used to direct a yearlong training plan to help racers reach their goals.
In the summer, athletes participate in directed and supervised summer strength and conditioning as part of a comprehensive year-round alpine program. This program is designed to give ski racers off-season guidance and coaching in off-snow preparation for winter training and establish a strong strength and conditioning base for higher-intensity training in the fall. The U16 age group is for skiers born in 2009 and 2010.
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U14 Alpine
Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning
Recommended for athletes who plan to participate in U14 Cross Country, U14 Alpine, U15 Moguls, U14 Ski Jumping or Nordic Combined, or for athletes born in 2011 or earlier in the following programs: Snowboard Junior Team, Snowboard Junior Ability Extension, and Freeski Junior Team.
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U12 Alpine
FUNFit (Ages 9-12) NEW Program Design for Summer 2024!
Recommended for athletes 9-12 years of age who plan to participate in U12 Cross Country, U12 Alpine Racing, U12 Ski Jumping or Nordic Combined, Devo Free, Boardriderz, Junior Ability Snowboard, Tele Devo, or AMP.
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