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Athletic Training Spring Program @ Optimum Performance Athletique

May 6, 2013jolantanewsno comments

Ski racing places great physical demands on an athlete’s strength and therefore a challenging conditioning program off season, directed towards enhancing performance and protecting against injury is essential. If you’re looking to improve your performance in sport, reduce the risk of injuries, come back stronger from a previous injury, sport specific physical testing, sport and age specific…

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Spring Dryland Program May 25-June 22, 2013

May 6, 2013jolantanews3 comments

Spring Dryland Program (Version française ci-dessous) Registration: http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1335&EID=15048 Ski racing places great physical demands on an athlete’s body. Therefore, a challenging conditioning program, prior to the season, directed towards enhancing performance and protecting against injury is essential. The aim of the spring dryland training program is to prepare athletes from the ski racing season…

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Patrick Béland
U14 Lead Coach

Hi, I started coaching 10 years ago without knowing where this would lead me. My involvement as a coach at summer camps over the past 10 years has made me realize how much I love working with kids. I have experience teaching canoe, climbing and survival skills as well as Alpine Racing. To me, coaching means “growth”, for the athlete and the teacher. As coaches, we give context and situations where kids can learn from their successes as well as their mistakes. We provide opportunities for them to experience how to cope with adversity and to always give their strongest effort. This passion is what led me to study Sport Psychology in University. I am certified as Level 3 CSCF, Level 3 CSIA, Level 1 CFSA (Canadian Freestyle Skiing Association)
Jim Elliott
U16 Lead Coach

Hello my name is Jim Elliott. I presently live in Oshawa.
I started alpine skiing late when you compare to today’s racers. I found the thrill of the speed of the course and enjoyed the sciences behind the sport. I started taking courses through the CSIA, CSCF and the NCCP. I realizing that the training I have helps develop and enhance young athletes to reach their racing and social potential. I love the sport and want to give back to today’s young racers the knowledge, skills and passion I have developed over the past 30 years.
My philosophy in alpine skiing is to have fun, create and maintain a safe environment, have injury free athletes, enhance their ski performance and develop their social experiences. My motto is “Excellence through Perseverance”.
I’m continuing my training and qualification. These are some of my present qualifications in alpine skiing and multi-sport training.
Canadian Ski Coaching Federation (CSCF) DL Advanced.
Canadian Ski Coaching Federation (CSCF) El Mentor.
National Coaching certificated Program level 3.
Nation Certification Institute (NCI) level 4 (working on tasks)
Ski Officials Course level 2.
Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance level 3.
Association nationale pour l’etude de la neige et the avalanches (ANENA) level 3.
I believe in an open door policy for the athletes, parents and fellow coaches to discuss the direction of the program. I look forward to this season, team and a successful race program.
Shawn Banfield
Program Director

Shawn has been actively involved in the ski industry for 18 years. He started as a Ski Instructor at Camp Fortune and quickly moved into Coaching. In his 18 years as a Ski Professional, his drive for professional development has enabled him to achieve a Level IV Certification with the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance and Level III Certification with the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation. That drive continued with becoming a Course Conductor for the C.S.I.A. and Facilitator Guide for the C.S.C.F. where he was able to further help fellow Ski Professionals in achieving their own Professional Development goals.

As a ski coach Shawn has worked with athletes from Nancy Green all the way to U18. Many of the athletes that he has worked with have moved on to Regional and Provincial Teams. He has also represented Camp Fortune Ski Club as a Provincial Coach at National and International events.
Jason Strube
U10 Lead Coach

Hi, My name is Jason Strube.
I have been coaching at Camp Fortune for 9+ years and I have been active within the ski industry for over 20 years. Coaches have a great influence on their athletes. I love coaching because I am passionate about the sport of ski racing and I enjoy coaching athletes at a young age. I feel as coaches we play an integral role in an athlete’s development and exposing the children’s knowledge at the early stages of ski racing in all areas of the skills progression is key while having a “fun while learning approach” . I have led many athletes at young ages to higher race programs. Alpine skiing is fun and I believe in creating a safe environment. Seeing smiles on the athletes faces when they have given their best effort and achieved success in something they have worked toward is a great accomplishment. I am a CSCF Development Level (Level 2) Coach, CSIA Level 3, and Ski Official Level 2.
Marc Robinson
U12 Lead Coach

My name is Marc Robinson and I have spent the past 6 years working with the I2′s at Camp Fortune. I started coaching so that I could continue to be involved in Ski Racing and 17 years later my passion for the sport is still strong. I have had the opportunity to coach from NG to J and after starting with the U12 age group I found my place. This age group has been the most rewarding to work with. I can see the smiles on the faces of the athletes as they learn new skills, become better skiers and better racers. Alpine skiing has brought me years of enjoyment and my hope is that I can provide the opportunity for all athletes I coach to have as long and rewarding a career in this industry as I have.

CSCF: DL
CSIA: 3
Official: 2

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