Annual Training Cycle

Summer: From June 18th – Labor Day: We have four to six practices a week, usually at Twin Brook in Cumberland. Practices consist of various dryland activities such as trail running, strength training, and pole bounding. We spend time working on technique on roller-skis. The practices are coached by Meghan Burns, an assistant coach at the University of New Hampshire, and myself. Athletes are encouraged to sample two practices prior to signing up for the summer session.

September 15- October 20th: We meet once a week usually on Sundays for a roller-ski session. Most of the kids are take part in Fall sports. We spend most of these sessions focusing on technique drills, keeping the intensity level very low.
October 20th-December 1st: At the end of the Fall sports season, we meet 4-6 times a week for dryland and roller-ski training. Kids spend time developing specific strength for the upcoming ski season. This period is highlighted with a trip to Canada during Thanksgiving week for an early season ski camp. This in combination with fall training gives the kids a significant lift throughout the season.

December 1st- end of high school ski season: For those who want an additional day of training per week, we meet on weekends during the season. During these sessions, we focus on technique and follow-up from the Summer and Fall sessions.

End of High School Season-Until the snow melts: We continue to meet one to three times per week.

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