U14 Ski Program
Head Coach: Matías Vargas
U14 – Train to Train Stage
Target Age: 12–13
ACA LTAD Stage: Train to Train
Program Purpose
U14 athletes enter a stage of accelerated learning, where training volume and complexity increase alongside physical and cognitive development.
Athlete Development Focus
- Refinement of technical skills
- Building training consistency
- Introduction to performance habits
On-Snow Training
- Regular discipline-specific gate training
- Technical focus supported by video feedback
- Increased training intensity with appropriate recovery
Tactical & Cognitive Development
- Advanced course inspection
- Tactical decision-making under pressure
Competition & Events
- Regular race participation
- Learning to manage competition schedules
Technical Skills
- Advanced edging and pressure control
- Discipline-specific technical demands
Physical Development
- Structured dryland focusing on mobility, coordination, and basic strength
- Awareness of growth-related changes
Athlete Wellbeing & Safety
- Injury prevention and recovery education
- Mental skills introduction
Parent Role
- Support athlete independence
- Help manage school, sport, and recovery balance
2025-2026 Ski Season Program Cost
Tyee Family Membership - $485
U14 Program Fee - $3955 (2 weekday evening and 2 weekend day)
BC Alpine Membership and Insurance for Athlete and Parent/Guardian - Click here for cost
