Snowboard - Progression Plus
The Progression PLUS training schedule is designed for riders who wish to focus on competitive snowboarding in any variety of the disciplines. The goal of the Progression PLUS training schedule is to provide a dedicated, creative training regimen for motivated athletes who want increased training hours per week. The Progression PLUS schedule will help athletes expand upon existing abilities and prepare them for the Competition training schedule. Fall training is a crucial component.
This program services athletes in Phase 3-4 of development. The Progression Plus Team has a multi-tiered focus. Athletes will be refining fundamentals in order to ride the entire mountain and tackle steeps, natural jumps, cliff drops, and man-made features in all conditions. Technical proficiencies and skill assessments will be a regular component of the training.
Athletes will use trampolines to learn complex aerial maneuvers. Eventually, these maneuvers will be brought to the snow and used in competition.
On snow training will be strength and endurance based with a focus on regularly riding 15,000+ vertical feet per day.
Skill Development Focus
- goal oriented training
- responsible decision making with regard to ability
- comfort in all mountain terrain
- composure in a variety of conditions
- trick development - Rails and Jumps
- finding/ creating individual style
- competition strategy
Recommended for Grades 7 - 10
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Team News
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01/02/2021 - 10:08am
 After a pause put in place by our local ski mountain, I’m really excited to get on snow with our athletes January 3rd! Even though our program and community had a major setback, I was so impressed with the outstanding support from the
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12/02/2020 - 4:23pm
Rider: Freeride Program athlete Jake Johnson. Photo: Ryan Dee #jhsnowboardermag
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11/03/2020 - 12:32pm
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