UAA SkI TEAM

UAA SkI TEAM2012-2013 On The Road Again

season plan

Schedule 2012-13Training DatesNov 2-11 Camp, CO (8)Nov 21-Dec 2, AK (8)Dec 28-31, AK (4)Jan 2-3, AK (2)Jan 5-6, CO (1)Jan 18-27, AK (7)Jan 30, UT (1)Feb 4-7*, NM (4)Feb 15-17, AK (3)Feb 20, AK (1)Feb 22, MT (1)

Race DatesDec 6-9, AK (4)Dec 11-15 Nor-Am, CAN (4)Jan 7-9, CU (3)Jan 11-13, DU (3)Jan 31-Feb 1, UT (2)Jan 31-Feb 5 Nor-Am, Vail (4)Feb 9-10, UNM (2)Feb 23-24, RMISA MT (2)March 6-9, NCAA VT (2)March 13-17 Nor-Am, CAN/CA (4)March 18-24, US Natls, CA (2) March 27-31 Spring Series, CA (4)

Training to Race RatioTraining Days

3640-44* if not racing Nor-AmsStarts

36 with everything on schedule18 College

Keys to success

Athletic lifestyleIts a choice.Be on time.Eat healthy.Go to bed. Have balance in your training, academic, and social lives.Be self disciplined.Motivate others.Think. Do the right thing.

Athletic philosophyHave fun. Work hard. Enjoy the process.Strength, Quickness, Explosiveness, Agility, Flexibility, and Balance will be employed year-round in all phases and periods of the season.Fundamentally sound skiing. Dynamic balance, body position, fluidity.Technique dictates tactics. Consistent quality skiing. Free skiing is training. It is. A turn is a terrible thing to waste. Employ a routine. Use a warm up routine physically and mentally.Channel your energy to make positive changes.Focus on quality skiing and accuracy first, then speed and line.Fundamentals, accuracy, execution, speed, and then line.

You need a lot of tools

SlalomBalanced body position. Relaxed but disciplined body ability to re-center and return to square.Expanded range of dynamic balance.Pole Plant.Pressure in fall line.Visual acuity. Accuracy first, then speed, then line.Earn confidence.

Giant SlalomVisual acuity and anticipation of terrain and rhythm changes.Pressure in fall line. Knifing, not grinding.Simplicity. Economy of motion. Dynamic balance.Hips in front of heel piece. Matched angles.Linked energy. Clean switch. Mobius strip. Keep the speed in the skis.Reduced sidecut means increased discipline with body position.Confidence in every phase of the turn. Send it.

Achieve

UAA Ski Team GoalsField a full team at NCAA Nationals every year.Compete for a championship every year. Stand on the podium.Maintain the highest GPA.Win an invite.Win RMISA Regionals.Produce a minimum of 4 All-Americans.Make History. Be the first team to win an overall NCAA Championship.

Training

Show up prepared and on-time.

Manage your time and academic work-load so that you do not miss training.

Be here now. Focus on the present. Keep the goals short term.

Be positive. Be a positive influence.

Coaching philosophy

Coaching PhilosophyI believe solid character is essential to athletic excellence and must be demonstrated by the athletes and the coaching staff. All programs must be athlete centered, coach driven, and delivered in a team environment. The foundation for success rests in consistency and continuity of our core programs.

I believe in leadership through empowerment. It is my obligation to conduct quality programs each and every day, and do develop athletes as role models who are tough minded and committed to sound principles. As an elite coach, I lead my teams with a sense of pride wrapped in humility. I understand that the athletes must enjoy the process, and that teamwork is powerful, even in an individual sport.I will provide an quality of resources with an understanding of reciprocity. You will get out what you put in.

ExpectationsThink. Do the right thing.Push yourself. Pull your teammates. Become better by helping those around you to be better.Plan. Prepare. Prosper. Communicate. Be proactive. Eliminate negativity. Give 100 percent in everything you do.Be honest.

Road rules

Travel Policy / code of conductRepresent UAA, the Ski Team, and your coaches is a positive way.Zero tolerance UAA alcohol policy.Airport Travel in UAA Ski Team clothing.Help with equipment and baggage.Work together to make healthy team meals.Keep houses, condos, and hotel rooms clean.Respect one another. You are a family on the road.

and while at home

Ski team code of conductThink. Do the right thing.Stay out of trouble. Avoid putting yourself in a bad position. If you find yourself in a bad situation, have enough sense to leave by whatever means possible. Take care of your teammates.Team vans only go from the RTC to the WFSC. No personal stops.No hazing.Always know that behavior and grade point average matter most for our future. Go to class. Ask for help when you need it.No foul language in the Girdwood Race Training Center. We are guests in the RTC, so please be respectful and neat.Do not argue with or engage the Alyeska Ski Patrol or Alyeska Resort employees. Bring any concerns or issues to my immediate attention.

Shelf it in season

Communication Conflict Resolution

Team CaptainsBrew

Kayla

Weight Room & Ski RoomWeights, bars, boxes, balls, and plates all need to be put away after use!

Locker room needs to be kept clean. No clothes or bags on floor.

Ski room: All skis, boots, poles, and tuning equipment must be put away after each use and service. Remove wax from benches and put away all tools. No ski bags on floor. If the ski room maintenance becomes a problem, it will be locked until further notice.

Take pride in every aspect of your day. Keep your sh*t straight!

You are Different

You Chose a different path

It is what will set you apart

And bring out your best