Ski Racing - November 21, 2011

vid Edry ( dedry@gosms.org); nordic program director Sverre Caldwell
( scaldwell@gosms.org); snowboarding program director Ross Powers
( rpowers@gosms.org); freestyle program coordinator Jesse Ramirez-
Mallis ( jmallis@gosms.org).
Coaching Staff: Women’s alpine coaches, Jamie Kingsbury (head
strength & conditioning coach), Dylan Snell, Charles Robbins; alpine
PG coach: Matt Prendergast; men’s alpine coach, men’s alpine equip-
ment manager: Daniel Pawla; men’s alpine coach: Rolf Gidlow; J3 al-
pine coach: Josh Bedard; J3/J4 alpine coach: Matt Stanton; SMS alpine
development program coordinator: Alissa Consenstein; snowboarding
elite coach: Ian Kirk; snowboarding development coach: Scott Johnston;
snowboarding amateur coach: David Redden; snowboarding winter term
coach: Jason Belanger; nordic coaches: Matt Boobar, Liz Kantack, Pop-
pet Boswell.
Notable Alumni: Since 1972, 33 SMS alumni have competed in the
Olympic Winter Games; more than 90 athletes have achieved placement
on national teams throughout the world: Lindsey Jacobellis, SMS ’03:
silver, snowboardcross (2006); Kristen Luckenbill, SMS ’97: gold, soccer
(2004); Andy Newell, SMS ’02; Ross Powers, SMS ’97: gold, halfpipe
(2002), and bronze, halfpipe (1998); Louie Vito, SMS ’06. Competition
is the cornerstone of SMS. Our student athletes compete internationally
and gain exposure at some of the most prestigious events in the world.
Training Facilities: Nestled at the base of Stratton Mountain in Ver-
mont, the SMS campus is close to Stratton Mountain Resort, which fea-
tures nearly 600 acres of top-ranked skiing and snowboarding terrain.
Stratton’s cross country trails deliver the challenging and varied terrain
that nordic skiers dream about. Freestyle training for snowboarders and
skiers takes place on world-class halfpipes and terrain parks.
Built in 1999, the SMS campus boasts one of the best snowsports facili-
ties in the nation. The SMS weight room houses more than 1,000 square
feet of lifting space complete with free weights, guided weight machines,
and cardio equipment. The Peak Performance Facility now contains 26
spin bikes, four Olympic lifting platforms, four glute-ham machines, four
sets of rings, bumper plates, medicine balls, and several sets of dumbbells
and kettlebells. The SMS strength and conditioning Program is led by a
team of certified strength and conditioning specialists and is designed to
develop the complete athlete by integrating different movements, sports,
and specific workouts. Our sports training facilities also include a gym-
nasium, sports science lab, physical therapy facility, as well as a skate
park and trampoline gym. In addition, there are fully appointed tuning
areas on campus. SMS has state-of-the-art facilities throughout its cam-
pus, and the athletic training room is no exception. From rehabilitation
equipment and injury-prevention exercises to hot and cold whirlpool tubs
for treatment, the athletic training room is well prepared for outstanding
treatment and performance improvement. Staffed by a certified athletic
trainer, sports medicine treatment at SMS is easily linked to various other
sports medicine facilities in Vermont and New England.
Our residence halls feature double and triple occupancy rooms, common
areas for socializing and recreation, a centrally located laundry room, and
a dining hall. The academic building houses a cutting-edge computer lab,
a 35-seat theater, two fully equipped science labs, 12 classrooms, and a
spacious library for study. Each classroom is equipped with projectors to
enhance the classroom learning experience.

Sugar Bowl Academy
P.O. Box 68, Norden, CA 95724
530-426-1844 (t) 530-426-1860 (f)
sbacademy.org
Assistant to the Head Kelly Farrell, kfarrell@sbacademy.org
Founded: 1998
Sports Offered: Alpine racing, nordic, freeride
Grades: Full-year program, grade 8 – 12; winter-term program, grades
6 – 9
Program Length: Full-year; six-month winter term; four-month winter
term
Application Period: May 15 deadline for tuition discount; after that,
rolling admissions
Staff/Student Ratio: 1: 6
Cost: Full-year boarding $34,125; full-year day $17,590; winter-term
boarding $25,200; winter-term day $13,650