Training

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    12/11 cancelled, training video

    Unfortunately, due to continued poor weather and deteriorating snow conditions we are forced to cancel training tomorrow, Sunday the 11th.  In an effort to make sure athletes registered for the ‘weekend only’ plan get ample hill time; we will continue to extend the option for you to attend weeknight training.  In the meantime, here is a great video by US Olympian (and current snow sports professional) Deb Anderson. In this video she covers exactly what we have been discussing with respect to the inside foot and a closed ankle joint (ankle flexion). She goes a bit deeper and extends the concept to top level racing…though we have socialized these concepts with some of the…

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    Training focus: ankle flex

    Here is a summary of the movement pattern on which we have currently placed our focus.  ‘Ankle flex’ or a ‘closed ankle’ is the ‘correct’ term for ‘getting forward’… ‘getting forward’ can mean a lot of things and is not an accurate way to describe or address the issue. We need to close the ankle joint in order to establish a foundation for good body position over the skis.  This concept seemed to resonate with most of the athletes but by no means mastered by any of them – and that’s OK! That’s why we are here and why we put in the hard work. Keep it up!  Myself or any of…

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    First Practice Sunday, Dec 4.

    Attn Wilmot Race Team, Management has asked that we postpone our 1st practice until Sunday, conditions permitting. The hill will have one chair open on Saturday and rain is in the forecast. Snowmaking believes they will be able to blow snow on chair 3 all day Sat and for sure Sat night/Sun morning with hopes of opening the 2nd lift and more terrain for us on Sunday. We plan to meet Sunday morning 9:30 am at the big tree in front of the main lodge at the bottom of Chair 3. Look for a gaggle of kids that look FAST – with some cool looking adults in black vests –…

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    Dryland Training and Ski Swap

    I am sure you are wondering about changes to the coaching staff this season. An official communication will be coming your way very soon! In the interim, I can assure you that the 2022-23 ski season will be awesome and packed with all the great ‘ on snow’ training and laborious race days you know and love. Negative 30 degree days notwithstanding 😁.   While we await an official notice and a date for the official “Team Meeting”, I wanted to be proactive about getting families and athletes together ASAP. As such, we will be hosting a dryland session and gear swap next Saturday, October 15th. This will not be a team meeting and…