TSSC ALPINE PROGRAM
Grades 3-12
Our alpine programs combine gate training, free skiing and a focus on sound skiing basics and fundamentals.
Competitions are available for all age groups. Athletes who are U16 and older may travel with the team. Those U14 and younger must be accompanied by a parent for all travel.
Program pricing is based upon on-snow training days. Travel training and competition coaching have additional expenses to cover coaches housing/travel. Programs 7th grade+ include dryland Oct – December.
All programs include bonus holiday training (check individual discipline calendars for schedules). Travel programs (4th grade+) include cost of coaching for travel training days, competitions*, and for 7th grade+ pre-season dryland training.
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Note: Additional travel fees apply.
USSA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED!!
All Athletes need to have current USSA Membership, minimum participants level, if your child will be competing they will need a competitors license, and it will be checked.
U10 Bronze (Saturdays) & Silver (Weekends)
The focus for these athletes will be free skiing and skill development. Small increments of structured technical gate training will begin with the majority being Giant Slalom. Between 7-10 years old is considered to be the beginning of the most crucial stage of motor skill development. Many other activities and cross training is crucial and encouraged.
Minimum requirement: All athletes enrolled must be comfortable skiing all intermediate and some expert terrain.
USSA & RMD membership is required. Not included in program fees.
MEETS SKI PE AND EITHER SATURDAYS OR FULL WEEKENDS
December – March (see Team Calendars for start & end dates)
Saturdays 9:30-3:00
Sundays 9:30-3:00
Plus Ski PE Schedule
Plus 6 days Christmas Break Camp Dec., Dec. 21-23, Dec. 28-30
Program Pricing U10 Bronze: $1940 (Saturdays) / Silver $2810 (Weekends)
U12 Bronze (Saturdays) & Silver (Weekends)
With a deep understanding of the fundamentals of skiing, many new elements are added. More time is spent developing technical skills, with an increased focus on cross training, goal setting, planning, and equipment. The majority of time is still spent in free skiing and directed free skiing, with incremental increases in gate training. Giant Slalom is the main focus of all gate training.
As the athlete progresses we spend more time dedicated to gate training. Time spent training each of the disciplines becomes more balanced. New elements are added including increased technical training, more detailed goal setting, performance planning, equipment, imagery, and competition. There is also an increased emphasis on cross training and other dry land activities. Free skiing will still be a vital part of the program. Coaches will utilize our unique terrain to aid in athletic skill development.
At top competitive levels training must be customized for each athlete. Goal setting and performance planning is crucial in order to design training schedules that fit the needs and commitment of each athlete. These athletes require special attention and very specific training cycles. Free skiing will still be a vital part of the program. Coaches will utilize our unique terrain to aid in athletic skill development.
Minimum requirement: All athletes enrolled must be comfortable skiing the entire mountain.
MEETS SKI PE AND EITHER SATURDAYS OR FULL WEEKENDS
USSA & RMD membership is required. Not included in program fees.
December – March (see Team Calendars for start & end dates)
Saturdays. 9:30-3:00
Sundays 9:30 – 3:00
Tuesdays. 2:30-4:00* (*before and after Ski PE)
Plus Ski PE Schedule
Plus 6 days Christmas Break Camp Dec., Dec. 21-23, Dec. 28-30
Program Pricing U12 Bronze: $2,940 (Saturdays Only) / Silver $3380 (Weekends)
U14 Silver (Weekends) & Gold (Full)
With a basic understanding of the fundamentals of skiing, many new elements are added. More time is spent developing technical skills, with an increased focus on cross training, goal setting, planning, and equipment. The majority of time is still spent in free skiing and directed free skiing, with incremental increases in gate training. Giant Slalom is the main focus of all gate training.
As the athlete progresses we spend more time dedicated to gate training. Time spent training each of the disciplines becomes more balanced. New elements are added including increased technical training, more detailed goal setting, performance planning, equipment, imagery, and competition. There is also an increased emphasis on cross training and other dry land activities. Free skiing will still be a vital part of the program. Coaches will utilize our unique terrain to aid in athletic skill development.
At top competitive levels training must be customized for each athlete. Goal setting and performance planning is crucial in order to design training schedules that fit the needs and commitment of each athlete. These athletes require special attention and very specific training cycles. Free skiing will still be a vital part of the program. Coaches will utilize our unique terrain to aid in athletic skill development.
Minimum requirement: All athletes enrolled must be comfortable skiing the entire mountain.
USSA & RMD membership is required. Not included in program fees.
December – March (see Team Calendars for start & end dates)
Saturdays. 9:30-3:00
Sundays 9:30 – 3:00
Tuesdays. 2:30-4:00* (*before and after Ski PE)
Plus Ski PE Schedule
Plus 6 days Christmas Break Camp Dec., Dec. 21-23, Dec. 28-30
Program Pricing: $3,875 (Weekends) / $4745 (Full)
U16-19 Gold (Full)
With a deep understanding of the fundamentals of skiing, many new elements are added. More time is spent developing technical skills, with an increased focus on cross training, goal setting, planning, and equipment. The majority of time is still spent in free skiing and directed free skiing, with incremental increases in gate training. Giant Slalom is the main focus of all gate training.
As the athlete progresses we spend more time dedicated to gate training. Time spent training each of the disciplines becomes more balanced. New elements are added including increased technical training, more detailed goal setting, performance planning, equipment, imagery, and competition. There is also an increased emphasis on cross training and other dry land activities. Free skiing will still be a vital part of the program. Coaches will utilize our unique terrain to aid in athletic skill development.
At top competitive levels training must be customized for each athlete. Goal setting and performance planning is crucial in order to design training schedules that fit the needs and commitment of each athlete. These athletes require special attention and very specific training cycles. Free skiing will still be a vital part of the program. Coaches will utilize our unique terrain to aid in athletic skill development.
Minimum requirement: All athletes enrolled must be comfortable skiing the entire mountain.
USSA & RMD membership is required. Not included in program fees.
December – March (see Team Calendars for start & end dates)
Saturdays. 9:30-3:00
Sundays 9:30 – 3:00
Tuesdays. 2:30-4:00* (*before and after Ski PE)
Plus Ski PE Schedule
Plus 6 days Christmas Break Camp Dec., Dec. 21-23, Dec. 28-30
Program Pricing: $5,630
Max Lamb
Alpine Director
Max spent six years at Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, progressing from U16 coach to Head Men’s FIS Coach, helping athletes advance to the U.S. Ski Team and NCAA programs.
After relocating to Telluride in 2019, he joined the U.S. Ski Team, serving in roles ranging from Europa Cup service/assistant coach to World Cup technical assistant coach. He has since spent two seasons as TSSC’s Head U16/FIS Coach and has contributed to the University of Nevada, Reno, and U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Alpine National Faculty.
Originally from Crested Butte, Max lives in Telluride with his wife, Kristina, and their two sons, Milo and Weston. The family enjoys skiing, biking, hiking, and spending time outdoors.