BC Men’s Alpine Ski Team Boot Camp ‘09 by Jordan Williams, Head Coach
"The BC Men’s Ski Team would like to thank all of the people who helped, supported and guided us in our mission to educate and empower our athletes. The past month in Whistler has been an excellent experience and a great enhancement to the battery of skills that each of our Racers posses.
There were a large variety of skills and challenges for each athlete to address on a daily basis. Every day the individual athletes had to take care of processing the daily, painful results of training. If they spent a sizeable amount of effort on this, then they could sustain the rigors of training the next day.
Though we have seen some amazing abilities and skills in each of the men, we have also been made aware that each of them has some challenges that they must shore up in time for the ski season. Having all of our athletes in a central location has made it easier to analyze and adapt their efforts toward the goals that they have set for themselves.
This camp was an excellent opportunity for the staff to learn about each individual in many differing situations. We as the coaches now know how to better address each situation that we put the athletes into.
We are very fortunate to have had the expertise and professional direction of such a great group of coaches, trainers and mentors. The community of Whistler has motivated and enhanced the BC Men’s Ski Team through ‘osmosis’ as it seems this is just what they do."
Special thanks to Cindy Thomson and Jeff MacLennan for the extra efforts that made this Camp epic!
We would also like to sincerely thank:
• Pacificsport Training Center – Cindy Thomson, Diana Rochon, Anita Cote
• Dynamic Flexibility, Zen & BREATHING – Van Powell, (Mind Body Fitness)
• Weight Lifting Technique – Jason Fridrik (Trainer at Meadow Park Gym)
• Trampoline Louise Stack and Whistler Gymnastics Club,
• W/B Freestyle Ramps & Tramps – Marc Mcdonell (BC Freestyle Skiing)
• Running Technique – Diana Rochon
• Boot Alignment & Tech – Dr. Matt Disteffano
• Medical assessments and support – Dr. Bob Morrell
• Sport Focus and Mental Management – Dr. Kirsten Barnes & Dr. Lauren Jones
Other aspects of training that were pursued throughout the camp:
• Bike Interval Tr. Plus (LSD) Cycles
• Swimming and Hydro therapy (Hot/Cold)
• Hiking Mountains
• Sled Pulling – Pacific Sport
• Rafting the Elaho/Squamish – Whistler River Adventures