This summer program is designed for J2-U23 ski racers competing at the regional and junior national level. The training focus includes endurance, ski specific strength, speed, agility, power, balance, mobility and flexibility. Technique will be an emphasis and will be an on-going project throughout the summer. Video analysis will be utilized to address specific skier’s needs. This program will provide a solid platform towards continued excellence at the high school and collegiate level.

 

The program will meet twice a week (Monday and Wednesday) as well as two weekends a month. *One weekend will be composed of either a Saturday or Sunday session in the area and the other weekend will be a planned training trip or roller ski race outside the area.

Thier will aslo be specific weekends where we would travel as a team to Mid-Atlantic sponsored camps for those athletes that are interested.  

What the program covers:

• Ski specific training from June 1^st – August 16^th 2009
• Two sessions per week
• Two weekends per month*
• Video tape technique analysis
• Ski specific strength program
• Summer training program
• E-mail and phone correspondence with coach as needed

Any questions regarding the summer program can be directed to Jhettenb@vt.edu