Athletics

Freestyle Moguls

Carrabassett Valley Academy is home to one of the most established freestyle programs in the nation. Our Freestyle athletes train year-round, striving to reach their personal best and athletic peak. Many compete at national championships, attend U.S. Ski & Snowboard camps, and earn World Cup starts. The program currently has two athletes identified as Olympic hopefuls for the 2026 Winter Games.

The CVA Difference

Premier Training Facilities
Sugarloaf offers the best freestyle training in the East, including an extended on-snow season, progressive terrain, and a U.S. Ski & Snowboard certified A-level Moguls Course.

Expert Coaching
Led by Nate McKenzie, with over 25 years of experience, CVA athletes have become Junior National Champions, X-Games competitors, and U.S. Ski Team members.

Program Pathways

Development Team
Focuses on fundamentals and competes in U.S. Ski & Snowboard Eastern Freestyle ECS A-level competitions across the Northeast, with many qualifying for Junior National Championships.

FIS Team
For top-level athletes competing regionally, nationally, and internationally. Participants often qualify for U.S. National Championships, FIS Nor-Am Cups, U.S. Selections, and Project Gold Camps, building a pathway to World Cup starts, the U.S. Freestyle Team, and the Olympics.

Year-Round Training

Fall and Spring terms at CVA provide structured training while supporting academic growth. Off-season programs include:

Trampoline, airbag, and water ramp training at specialized venues
Weight and cross-training at the Anti-Gravity Complex
Pre-season travel to on-snow locations to prepare for competition
Mental performance training

This year-round approach ensures athletes are physically, technically, and mentally prepared for peak performance.

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List of 2 members.

Nate McKenzie

Action Sports Director, Freestyle Program Manager, & Head Freestyle Moguls Coach

207-441-4759

Bio
After attending the University of Maine Farmington Ski Industries program, Nate founded the Freeski program at CVA. Over the last 25+ years, eight of his athletes have gone on to compete in the X Games, and six have been named to the U.S. Ski Team. He remains the Program Director for the longest-running Freeski program in the country.

Each year, Nate works diligently to fold in new training protocols to meet the demands of the sport and keep CVA athletes at the forefront of competition. He works closely with the coaching staff to keep them up-to-date with their training and certifications, subscribing to the belief that the knowledge of the coaching staff, and their ability to impart that knowledge to the athletes, is the backbone of the program.

He watches for new training opportunities and venues that meet CVA’s needs and facilitate a top competitive program. He also works to understand each athlete individually, focusing on detail, fundamentals, and individual goals as the foundation for any successful athlete. The stronger an athlete's fundamentals are, the more apt they are to be able to try new skills, to push themselves, and the sport, forward.

Nate says “There’s no question I truly love, and have loved this sport, right from the beginning. Every year, working with the younger athletes refuels me – I see their fresh excitement, their realization of the passion they have for the sport, it reignites my desire to help them get to their goals.”

Nate holds the following certifications: Level I U.S. Gymnastics, Level II U.S. Ski & Snowboard Moguls, Level IV U.S. Ski & Snowboard Aerials
Jesse Duncan

Freestyle Moguls Coach

207-491-7364

Bio
Jesse has been a coach at CVA since 2005. He is a certified level 200 U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freestyle coach who has coached park and pipe and is now instrumental in CVA’s Mogul program. In the off-season, Jesse works as a hunting guide and enjoys outdoor activities. He lives in New Sharon, Maine with his wife and son, Osten Duncan ’22.

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3197 Carrabassett Drive
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
(207) 237-2250

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