Mental performance is crucial to competitive skiing and life. The Mental Performance Coach helps athletes develop skills such as focus, resilience, confidence, and strategies for managing pressure—key components for success both on and off the hill.

Athletes learn techniques like visualization, goal setting, and pre-race routines to enhance their performance and consistency under pressure.

Yes, the Mental Performance Coach will work with athletes on and off the hill. As an alpine ski coach who currently works with D1 university students, she integrates mindset strategies into the technical and tactical feedback athletes receive during training sessions.

Athletes will develop tools for managing nerves, staying present, and performing confidently in high-pressure situations.

No, mental performance coaching benefits all athletes by enhancing focus, self-awareness, and consistency, regardless of their confidence level.

Skills like resilience, self-discipline, and stress management are transferable to academics, relationships, and careers.

The primary audience is high school-aged ski racers with aspirations to compete at the collegiate level.

To provide accomplished, rising skiers with:

• A unique opportunity to work directly with elite U.S. college coaches.

• On-snow training in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Skill-building for success at the collegiate level.

• A clear path for families to understand the academic and recruitment process.

College ski coaches utilize objective criteria for recruitment, including:

• Race results

• FIS lists

• USSA rankings

However, this camp provides an opportunity to stand out by showcasing leadership, work ethic, and teamwork—qualities that are highly valued by college coaches. While skiing fast signals potential readiness, recruitment involves much more than just race results.

No, this camp does not have a qualification process. Anyone from any program can attend.

Athletes are grouped into teams to compete for The College Cup. This reflects the spirit of college skiing, where student-athletes prioritize team success over individual achievement. The team format also allows coaches to observe how athletes perform and interact in a team environment.

The College Cup is designed to complement, not replace, your child’s regular training program. This camp provides unique opportunities that are not typically part of standard summer training, including:

• Direct access to college coaches who provide insights into the collegiate ski racing environment.

• Exposure to team-based competition, mirroring the college skiing format.

• Seminars for athletes and parents that focus on navigating the recruiting and admissions process.

• A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, with peers from diverse programs.

This camp enriches your child’s overall development by focusing on skills and experiences that support their broader athletic and academic goals while allowing them to return to their primary program with new insights and motivation.

By working closely with college coaches and experiencing a team-focused environment, your child will better understand the expectations and demands of collegiate ski racing.

Parents will gain valuable insight into NCAA regulations, recruiting timelines, admissions criteria, and how best to support their child’s pursuit of collegiate athletics.

There will be structured opportunities (daily seminars + social event) for parents to interact with coaches, ask questions, and learn more about the college ski racing landscape.

Parents will receive information on the differences between NCAA Division I and USCSA programs, helping families make informed decisions about the best path for their student-athlete.

While parents are not required to attend, the program offers unique opportunities to learn alongside their children, including seminars, discussions, and activities.

The parent package provides access to informational seminars, 5-star accommodation, lift tickets, airport pickup & drop off, opportunities to interact with college coaches, and activities designed to enrich the experience.

Both parents and athletes will learn strategies for managing the demands of collegiate skiing, including time management, academic support resources, and how to prioritize both athletic and academic success.

Parents are encouraged to observe and learn while providing emotional support and encouragement as their child navigates the challenges and opportunities presented during the camp.

This camp emphasizes skill-building, personal growth, and leadership development, which benefit athletes regardless of whether they continue to race competitively in college.

Yes, this is part of the parent package, and our goal is to provide parents the opportunity to learn alongside their kids.

Athletes will gain insights into the technical, tactical, and mental skills required to compete successfully at the collegiate level and an understanding of what college coaches look for in student-athletes.

The team format reflects the collaborative environment of collegiate ski racing, assisting athletes in developing teamwork, communication, and leadership skills while showcasing their contributions to a group dynamic.

Yes, the camp is structured to ensure athletes receive group and individualized feedback from coaches to help them refine their skills and mindset.

Seminars and discussions will address time management, balancing academics and athletics, and utilizing resources to excel in both areas.

Beyond showcasing your ski racing skills, the camp offers opportunities to demonstrate leadership, work ethic, and coachability—qualities that resonate with college coaches.

Athletes will work on building confidence, managing nerves, staying focused under pressure, and developing physical preparation strategies for peak performance.

Athletes are encouraged to be respectful, collaborative, and open to feedback. These qualities are key to succeeding in a team environment and standing out to coaches.

Participants will leave with enhanced technical skills, a deeper understanding of collegiate skiing, and tools for personal and athletic growth beyond ski racing.