Alpine Training Environment: This program contains an examination of all the environmental factors that impact athlete technical and tactical skill acquisition, adaptation, training and competition. In addition, it examines the instrumental role of course setting by describing how to set the most appropriate drill or course by utilizing the optimal training and competition environment. This CD may be purchased through the online store.
The following document highlights the practices recommended by the U.S. Ski Team. Always consider the safety of the training session as a priority over the physiological benefits of the session.
If you have access and permission to use materials that you think might be useful additions to this education section, please email them to Matt Whitcomb for review at mwhitcomb@ussa.org. It is our goal to keep these education materials up to date and pertinent to the needs of all of our USA athletes and coaches.
This article and attached strength and power training plan were written by Zach Weatherford, former U.S. Ski Team cross country strength coach, and current USOC strength and conditioning coach. The essay and plan provide basic theory on strength training for the various phases throughout the training year.
Attached is a recommended reading list. If you have other selections, please send the necessary information to mwhitcomb@ussa.org.
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has launched a cross country coaches Level 100 certification. This is the first level of a multi-level cross country-specific coaches education certification system. The curriculum is based on up-to-date practices used by the U.S. Ski Team in the quest for Olympic medals. The course material comes directly from the Team's coaches and several of their key partners. The rollout of the certification system will occur throughout the next several seasons, and course content will continue to evolve with the sport via updates to the manuals.
Visit the USSA Shop to purchase the Level 100 program manual.
This CD contains a push to disseminate technical information used by the National Team to the wider skiing public in the US. This CD may be purchased at the online shop.
DISABLED ALPINE FUNDAMENTALS DVD/CD
This DVD/CD is for:
- Anyone working with disabled skiers, including coaches and instructors
- Disabled athletes
- Anyone interested in the sport of disabled alpine ski racing
The DVD contains:
- Footage of USAST athletes preforming drills with detailed descriptions of each drill
- Extensive video of top US and international athletes racing and training
- Original music by US Alpine Ski Team member Bryon Friedman
The CD-ROM contains:
A written manual, drill outlines, and an outlione of the sport of disabled alpine ski racing created by the USDST staff
The tools in this DVD/CD will enhance the skills and understanding of anyone working with disabled athletes regardless of their teaching or coaching background. online store.
A Theory of Revolution: This DVD is a video guide to intermediate halfpipe moves, presented by the best riders in the world for your verbal, visual, and learning pleasure. This DVD may be purchased through the online shop.
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