SBA's Athletic Program:
Athlete Focused + Community Based
The focus of SBA's athletic philosophy is to provide the very best opportunities for each and every individual to reach his/her full potential. By limiting the number of student-athletes enrolled at SBA, we provide a private coaching experience supported by a strong community. We provide a comprehensive, year-round program that develops world class athletes in alpine, freeride, and Nordic skiing. SBA's athletic program provides the following:
- Daily and yearly schedules designed to maximize student-athletes' time and productivity on-snow, in the gym, and in the classroom.
- Flexible interchanges between academic and athletic demands including scheduled training camps and spontaneous trips to alternate training venues when needed.
- The close proximity of SBA's academic and athletic facilities makes an efficient daily routine possible. Student-athletes are able to complete on-hill training, physical conditioning, video analysis, equipment maintenance, and academic classes all within the regularly scheduled day.
- SBA's on campus athletic facilities include a weight room, coaches' offices, conference/video area, wax and locker room, and the services of a full time athletic trainer.
"When I got invited to the NDS camp this fall, I was immediately concerned about my final exams. They were scheduled for the end of the camp and I knew preparing for them while training with U.S. Ski Team coaches was going to be difficult. But before I knew what was happening, my teachers had arranged for me to take exams before the NDS camp even began, allowing me to focus my attention on my skiing."
Jacqui Lebel, SBA Class of 2010
