Coaches

2024-25 Season

Coaches education information and updates will continued to be released on a regular basis throughout the season. USSS Coaches Education will host level 100/200/300 Certification events as well as NYSSRA project based education opportunities. These will be delivered regionally by Mergs and Coaches Education Committee Staff. USSS is also rolling out a series of virtual Coaches Education this fall.

 Coaches education is paramount for the development, success, and health of alpine ski racing in our state. Our philosophy of 'Athletes First' is a cornerstone of everything we do. Continued education in all areas of this sport has to be on everyones plate. Opportunities can be found on the US Ski and Snowboard website under 'education and certification' along with updated information on technique, tactics, conditioning, nutrition, and mental  skills. Within the NYSSRA organization we will offer scheduled clinics, both on and off snow, and weeknight athlete projects combined with project based coaches education. NYSSRA will also be presenting Virtual opportunities, so stay aware and tune in! We always post these events on the front page of the NYSSRA website, and send an email blast to all membership.

This portal will be a living document and will have information added continually. National, Regional, and State contributions are the source for this information.

2025 Season…

We are very excited with the roll out of the USSS upgraded coaches education system. It has been well thought out and organized. We are also excited about the education opportunities that the NYSRRA Coaches Education Committee has put together to dovetail with the USSS assessments.

Zoom on 9/30/24 (see link below) will feature presentations and Q&A with:

Dave McCann - US Ski and Snowboard Director of Sport Education. Dave has a wealth of experience in designing and implementing sport education across a number of platforms and sports in his career. He will cover level 100 / 200 requirements for certification as well as many new opportunities for online continuing education. Dave has worked with national staff to look at all aspects of education for our sport and has made great progress in education content and delivery.

Aaron Dewey - Sport Education National Faculty will present NYSSRA education opportunities for each council that will help prepare coaches for assessments, support USSS certifications and continuing education.

**NOTE: You can view our September 30th 2024 Coaches Education Update Video by clicking here. Use Passcode 5X!!umWD for access.