Programs and Coaches

Saturday, 15 August 2009 09:35

Finding a club or a coach can be quite challenging unless you know where to look, here is a very good place to start!

When it comes down to it, being involved in one of the many organized programs across the country, can make all the difference. Working with a coach and other riders for an extended period of time, during which you all get to know each other, develop close relationships, foster a greater comfort level within your sport and a more progressive mindset.

It is important to work with a program that will fit your individual needs, one that is above all else, going to help instill a core set of values that will enable you to stay dedicated to your hopes and dreams, what ever they may be!

So if your looking for a program, go find one. Listed on this page are certified clubs and programs that work closely with our series and that I believe can provide the best opportunity for you.

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club www.sswsc.org/snowboard

With over 130 athletes and 20 coaches, the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Snowboard Team is one of the largest programs in the US. There are 8 SSWSC riders currently on the US Snowboard Team and 4 of our riders are members of the USASA PacSun Team. The focus of our program is safe, fun skill development that encourages a passion for the mountains, comaraderie and a love of the sport.

Our team took home 23 medals at the 2009 USASA National Championships and put riders on podiums across the world last winter.
We have full-time training programs for all levels of competition in every discipline. The team rides the world class terrain at the Steamboat Ski Resort as our primary training ground. With almost 3000 acres of riding and a park/pipe setup with its own dedicated lift, we have some of the best training terrain in North America. We also have our own terrain park and SBX training track at Howelsen Hill in downtown Steamboat. Combine that with a private weight room, video review facilities, indoor trampolines, a community that embraces its winter athletes and you get the perfect environment to help you reach your goals in snowboarding. In addition to our full-time programs, we also offer drop-in, part-time and travel/event support packages.

Let us help you get to where you wanna go. For more information contact Jon Casson - Program Director at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Winter Park Snowboard Team www.skiwinterpark.com/competition/snowboard

The Winter Park Snowboard Team is a community of rippers, young and old. Our team offers a clubhouse attitude where every member contributes something. Whether you pursue competition, aspire to have video parts, or just plain love riding, WPST aims to incorporate all aspects of snowboarding into the program. Our training programs focus on individual goal setting as well as opening doors to new and different aspects of snowboarding. The team has been participating in the Rocky Mountain Series for over a decade with many trips to the USASA Nationals.  We are looking forward to an amazing season riding and competing with friends!!!

For more information contact James Mammele at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ski & Snowboard Club Vail www.skiclubvail.org

Since 1964, Ski & Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV) has been providing our youth athletes the opportunity for character growth and excellence through athletics.  Today, SSCV has more than 450 athletes in all disciplines – Snowboarding and Alpine, Free  Ride, Freestyle and Nordic Skiing.  SSCV is a competition-focused club, fostering a safe and fun learning environment to develop skills and a life-long love for the sports.

Each discipline has a range of programs designed for athletes and riders from the tender age of 5 to post-graduate athletes.  Programs for our youngest include one day per week introductory and development programs during the winter; programs for our older athletes include both part-time and full-time opportunities such as our year-long, six days per week academy programs through our partner Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy (VSSA).

SSCV enjoys an amazing variety of terrain right outside our clubhouse door.  Vail Mountain boasts over 5,289 acres or free riding as well as four terrain parks and the Super Pipe just a short chair ride from the base.  Additionally, SSCV has outdoor trampolines and its own gym facilities within the clubhouse to enhance conditioning and balance on-hill training.

Eldora Mountain Ski & Snowboard Club www.eldorarace.org

Provide and exceptional snowboard program for Front Range riders with a focus on riding development, competition, personal responsibility, sportsmanship, hard work and confidence.
The EMSC snowboard program is designed for all mountain riders that are looking for the challenge of intermediate-advanced snowboard training and progressions. The team has a successful history in racing and this year is offering  a new program focused on Slopestyle and BoarderCross training. Training and racing takes place at Eldora and Copper Mountain.   Passes at both mountains are advised.  The various programs will focus on discipline specific skills (GS, Slalom, Slopestyle, BoarderX) and all mountain freeriding in the afternoon.

To register for all programs, please go to the Eldora Snowboard Club website or contact program us at 303-447-8014

Team Summit www.teamsummit.org

Team Summit  has offered their Coaching services for over 20 years to the athletes involved in winter sports; not only in Summit county but also the surrounding communities.  Distinctive to Team Summit, is a four-mountain program, enabling us to take advantage of the Best terrain for each discipline; whether at Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, Keystone or Arapahoe Basin our dedicated coaching staff is here for the rider.
The Team Summit snowboard program offers a broad spectrum of different programs for the eager snowboarder whom is seeking to gain a little more style out of their discipline.  Let Team Summit meet your athletes needs through one of our programs; whether Freestyle, SBX, or Alpine we offer programs ranging from one-day a week (part time) to our more competitive (full time) 6 day a week program.  Team Summit is focused on safety and fun, while focusing on fundamentals and encouraging development of an athlete’s individual style.  From the first turn till the last chair, our coaches are here to foster each riders thirst for their own quest.  Additionally, offered to our full time/Part time programs are travel programs and drop in sessions, Please checkout our website for more program information. Snowboarding is an individual sport, and it is best practiced with others!  Come practice with us at Team Summit.  Contact Program Director Sasha Nations at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Aspen Valley Snowboard Club www.teamavsc.org

The AVSC Competitive Snowboard program focuses on the long term development of youth snowboarding in the Roaring Fork Valley. We seek to foster a positive and supportive team environment between all levels of participation, in both competition and training settings. Snowboard Team athletes at all levels make a commitment to achieving goals, teamwork, and being responsible members of the community. Our progression based coaching philosophy leads athletes to continually improve their abilities in a fun environment while minimizing risk.
For questions about the Snowboard Program, contact Program Director Miah Wheeler at 970-205-5150 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text30552 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //--> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it