Parent and Athlete Education Series

Winter 2022 Events

Fall 2021

Event Recordings:

Lexie's presentation HERE (passcode for recording: 1G+Ma*Rn) and her slides HERE

Travis' and Jeff's presentations HERE. Zoom passcode for recording: Kr+%2Z?=

Winter 2019-20

February 18: “Preparing for College: Application Process and Standardized Tests” presented by David Heinemann / Jackson Hole Community School and Michelle Sirois / Expert Standardized Test Tutor

David's Presentation: College Counseling Basics

Michelle's Presentation: Demystifying the SAT & ACT

February 25: “College and Career Pathways” presented by a panel of JHSC Coaches and Staff

• Different types of careers in skiing and snowboarding
• How to contact coaches and various types of college experiences
• Overcoming challenges 
• Advice to up-and-coming athletes:
  • “Keep it fun.” Brittney Ziebell (Alpine)
  • “There is always someone working harder.” Jesse Knori (Nordic)
  • “Doesn’t Matter where you finish; it matters who you are at the finish line.” Brenna Huckaby (Freeride)

March 3: “Empowering Youth to Make Better Decisions about Substance Use” presented by Heather Franklin / Curran Seeley Foundation

Check out Heather's Presentation here

Read JHSC Alum Forrest Jillson's reasons for staying sober here

Fall 2019

November 4: "Building Champions in Sport and Life: Blending Core Values, Athletic Excellence, and Long-term Athlete Development" presented by Brian Krill / JHSC Executive Director

See Brian's presentation here

November 20: “The Winning Athlete” presented by Francine Bartlett and Jenny Collins / Medicine Wheel Wellness

View the outline of the presentation here

December 9: “Supporting Balance: Athletics and Academics” presented by Ellie Finnegan / Teton Behavior Therapy

Get the notes from the presentation here