Mount Sunapee Alpine Program

Welcome to the Mount Sunapee Alpine Program, which includes the following programs: Alpine Racing, Freestyle, Snowboard, and Development. In each program we will work to provide a clear path of skill development. The coaching staff will build off of the athlete’s current skills, and as the athlete improves more complex movement patterns will be taught.

We use a variety of strategies such as freeskiing drills and gate drills which help improve their abilities and ultimately help in building versatile athletes. We encourage families to attend and participate as much as they possibly can. Skill development is based on repetition and learning how to apply the various skills in all weather conditions, terrain, and competitive environments. We follow a strong standard of behavior and athletic code of conduct. All athletes, coaches, and parents are treated fair and equal.

Our goal is to help the athlete develop a love of the sport as well as a strong base of fundamental skills. All groups develop skills and drills based on the age and ability of the athlete.

We will provide each athlete with the opportunity to excel and enjoy skiing or boarding in a fun, safe, and honest environment. We recognize that each young athlete is unique, and we strive to teach the individual to reach his or her own potential.

The Alpine Program supports and follows the philosophies of the USSA alpine/freestyle competencies. The competencies address all factors which, in turn, address all aspects of athlete development. Skill development is a complex interaction between the athlete’s inherent physical and psychological abilities at any particular development stage (point in time) and his or her opportunities to make the most of those abilities.

Mount Sunapee is committed to its Alpine Program by providing us with excellent training facilities, snow conditions, length of season and support for our daily activities.

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