Athletics
Alpine
Alpine Ski Academy Program
Top Notch
CVA has established itself as a premier school for Alpine skiers. It has often been said that “the road to the Olympics goes down Narrow Gauge.”
Our commitment to you
We commit to helping you become the most successful ski racer that you can be and to providing opportunities for your continual improvement – all while having lots of fun!
Program Philosophy
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Strategies Based on Your Goals
Regardless of the grade you join us, the CVA term you choose, or your stage of athletic development, we are committed to making you a better skier, faster ski racer and better all-around athlete. Once you join us you will be coached through a consistent progression that is based on skill acquisition and the science of human development through our highly regarded Human Performance Program. Together we will create the most choices for your post high school athletic and academic pursuits. -
A Time Proven Formula
Our program follows the USSA development system of a consistent focus on the fundamentals of ski racing and functional movement. Like the US Ski Team, our program is year-round as we believe you will have better racing results when physical conditioning and training happen in the winter, spring, summer and fall. It’s a time proven formula of intentional athlete management. We are committed to real-time athlete feedback through technology and we are in the forefront of equipment testing, selection, and management. -
Pre-Season is Key
- In the summer we host on-snow camps for both enrolled and non-enrolled athletes to develop and improve tactical skills
- Also in the summer our athletes carry out their human performance plan; an individualized plan created by our Human Performance Director that includes dry land training, nutrition, and rest
- Our fall pre-season training is an on-snow camp(s), usually in Colorado, where we use winter snow conditions to maximize early season preparation/race training.
- When you return from those trips you are physically and mentally ready for the competitive season.
- In November we begin our training at Sugarloaf, the premiere alpine training and racing venue in the East. Many post-season events are held on the Narrow Gauge trail, a trail that you will ski every day so you’ll know it like the back of your hand!
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A Coaching Staff Focused on Your Success
We commit to providing you with a coaching staff that has, or is constantly working towards, the highest level of coaching certifications. In addition to their ski racing knowledge and expertise, our coaches care deeply about each athlete and his/her goals. Their commitment to athletes and passion for skiing is unsurpassed. They also appreciate the value of fun and know that so often the magic happens when athletes are relaxed and having fun. -
Your Commitment
Commitment to the sport of ski racing is key. Bring us your heart, hard work, passion for skiing, love of the mountains and your smile. Commit to giving academics your all and being a good citizen. Commit to being the best CVA Big Dog you can be.
For non-enrolled athletes
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CVA’s highly skilled coaches have trained 11 Olympians, 10 X-Games competitors, 6 world champions, 83 national champions, 21 NCAA and USCSA All-Americans, and 34 National Team Members.
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Coaches
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Age Specific Training Philosophy & Opportunities
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U14
As we work with the U14 alpine racers, our goal is to continue the life- long love of skiing through focused small group student-athlete development. We strive to provide every student-athlete with the opportunity to be the best that they can be. Our athletes participate in an age specific program designed for the maturing alpine skier to establish skills on and off the hill. The program is built on creating adaptability, fundamentals, and the education of ski racing. We base the daily and weekly schedule on providing the optimum experience socially, academically, and athletically. Most importantly we know that this age group needs rest and recovery and those are built into the schedule.U14 athletes compete in the MARA Alpine Children’s calendar which is supported by and is a member of USSA. Athletes race all over Maine and venture into other New England states for competitive experiences. Athletes will train and compete in SL, GS, and SG throughout the season. Summer and fall on-snow camps allow the athletes to make gains in the preparation phase of the year before the competition season begins. -
U16
As we work with U16 alpine racers, our goal is to continue to support the passion for ski racing through continued skill acquisition, development, and refinement. Athletes are encouraged to pursue their best through commitment to their training opportunities throughout the year. Conditioning, on-snow training camps, focused goal setting, and competition planning are introduced as the support structure for this level of athlete. A focus on quality over quantity is paramount for this level.Competition opportunities to develop point profiles, as well as, qualify to the highest potential championship levels, are supported. Athletes will compete in SL, GS, and SG events. Athletes compete in Maine and New England to qualify for opportunities to compete Regionally, Nationally, and Internationally. -
U19/21
As we work with the U19-21 alpine racers, our goal is to continue the life long love of skiing through focused small group student-athlete development. We strive to provide every student-athlete with the opportunity to be the best that they can be. Our athletes participate in an age specific program designed for the USSA/FIS alpine skier to strengthen their skill acquisition and competitive point profile. The program is built on sports science creating opportunities for the alpine racer to be successful on and off the hill. We base the daily and weekly schedule on providing the optimum experience socially, academically, and athletically.U19-21 athletes compete in the MARA, NHARA, and Regional FIS Alpine Seeded calendar which includes Canada. Athletes race all over New England and Canada to increase the variety of competitive experiences. Athletes will train and compete in SL, GS, SG, and DH throughout the season. Summer and fall on-snow camps allow the athletes to make gains in the preparation phase of the year before the competitive season begins.
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