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Plaque for Savage Squirrel Awardees Donated to the DCWST
2022 Savage Squirrel Nikki O’Donnell holds the newly dedicated plaque. For 16 years the DCWST has selected athletes to receive the Savage Squirrel Award. The award, our most prestigious, is given to one female and one male who most embody the DCWST ethos of sportsmanship, positive attitude, athletic achievement, and an overall love of the…
Read MoreRace Shack To Be Transformed Into Training Center
The DCWST has been fundraising for the last 3 years in an attempt to make significant improvements to the “race shack” that will enhance all aspects of the on snow experience for members of the DCWST. We continue to strive to reach our monetary target (huge thanks to our building project sponsors!) and plans are…
Read MoreDCWST Is Seeking Coaches!
OPEN POSITIONS: Alpine Ski-Racing Coach and Snowboard Coach POSITION DESCRIPTION: To mentor and coach athletes in the program in an enthusiastic and effective manner that helps them achieve their goals in advanced skiing or snowboarding techniques and competition while helping to inspire a life-long enjoyment of the sport. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Implement and supervise daily…
Read More10 Ways You’re Causing Your Child Sport-Induced Stress
Sports can be fun, but for many children, sports can be extremely stressful.
Read MoreCoaching With a Purpose: Mixing Mental Lessons With Physical Ones
In just the last two decades, coaches are finally realizing the tremendous impact they can have on their win/loss record and the respect of their athletes by coaching the mental game.
Read MoreResearch Says Young Athletes Need More Than Just Practice To Succeed
However, many athletes never quite cross the 10,000 hour finish line, and have used the scapegoat reason, “I just didn’t have enough time to commit to the sport.”
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