In our last post, we explored the connection between technical and tactical development. Technical skills give athletes the tools to perform, while tactical development teaches them how and when to use those tools. Neither can be applied consistently, however, without the physical capacity to support them. At WVABBTS, physical conditioning is not separate from on snow development. It is an …
More Than Results: How WVABBTS Defines Athlete Development – Post 1 Every parent wants to see their child succeed. In ski racing, however, success is not always easy to measure. A finish result provides one data point, but it does not tell the full story of an athlete’s development. This post begins a series exploring the WVABBTS Athletic Philosophy and …
At Waterville Valley Academy, growth is not just measured in podiums and results, although we are committed to achievement. It is measured in consistency, resilience, learning to push through setbacks, supporting teammates, and finding ways to get a little bit better every day. The 2025/26 season for the WVA FIS Men’s team was a powerful example of exactly that. On …
At Waterville Valley Academy, growth is not just measured in podiums and results, although we are committed to achievement. It is measured in consistency, resilience, learning to push through setbacks, supporting teammates, and finding ways to get a little bit better every day. The 2025/26 season for the WVA FIS Men’s team was a powerful example of exactly that. On …
The Pat Harty & Sosman Memorial Races This past weekend marked an exciting and meaningful chapter for our program as the Pat Harty Memorial and Sosman Memorial races were hosted on the newly homologated High Country race course at Waterville Valley. These U16+ events served as a strong early-season competitive opportunity and a celebration of the people and history that …
