Announcement: 2009 WSS Conditioning Program
Dear Parents and Student Athletes of the Winter Sports School:
June is upon us and that means the start of off-season conditioning. Our conditioning program — managed jointly by WSS and the PCST — is a critical stepping-stone in the process of proper athletic development and something the staff at both programs feel is necessary for young athletes to participate in. Our program has been periodized for the next five months and will guide the athletes through thoughtful steps in order to achieve proper fitness and education to compete in the upcoming season. I will be heading up the conditioning program from the WSS side and Chad Wolk will be coaching from the PCST side. Both of us have solid backgrounds in training athletes, on and off the snow, and we look forward to working with our current athletes.
Because of the range of ages and abilities of the athletes, our expectations will vary for individuals, and progress and success will be judged individually. Despite these differences we require that all athletes participating be healthy and without new or chronic injuries or illnesses. Activities will include some impact and physically demanding movements, making it critical that injuries are not hampering workouts. If there are any questions regarding this matter, please contact me and we will discuss this issue on an individual basis.
Prior to starting the conditioning program, we do require that each athlete have the following equipment and memberships:
1. Athletic running or cross-training shoes
2. Water bottle
3. Membership to Basin Recreation Field house (mention that you are a WSS student for a price break: $275 for the year, or $30 per month)
4. Mountain and/or Road Bike, including
- -Hydration system
- -Helmet
- -Bike repair kit
- -Cell phone
5. Heart rate monitor (strongly recommended)
6. Strong work ethic
The conditioning program will begin June 1, 2009, 3:30pm-5:30pm, meeting at the City Park. The program will run Monday through Friday through November 20, 2009. Schedules on where to meet and what activities we will be doing each day will be posted on the WSS web site. Please see the directions below to navigate the site.
I’m very excited to begin working with all the athletes. Please stay in touch for any questions or issues that may arise.
Sincerely,
Cameron Chin
WSS Group Conditioning Coach
cchin@wintersportsschool.org
(435) 640-8743
Conditioning Schedule web site:
Go to www.wintersportsschool.org
Click the “calendar” link in the Quicklinks section of the homepage
Click the “Conditioning” button on the desired date and a pop up will show what that day’s activities are.
