OST Report Kip Harrington May 6th, 2018 Caledon Ski Club

OST Review Staff Head Coach: Kip Harrington Women: Head Coach Katie Twible, Assistant Coach Mike Byrne Men: Head Coach Cameron McKenzie, Assistant Coach Alex Lennox

OST Review Competition Highlights Men Declan McCormack – U19 SL champ, WJC, Devo team, ranked 2 in SL and 3 in GS in Canada Watson – ranked #1 in GS by age, 3rd U19 champs, FIS wins Sam Duff – ranked #2 in SL Harry Wood – FIS wins Women Metzger – Multiple FIS wins and podiums, strong Nor am performance Macdonald – Strong performances at Senior Nationals after long RTS Multiple successful RTS

OST Review Challenges Multiple Injuries and RTS Retention Diverse levels, needs, and understanding of OST mission Lack of Speed opportunities in the east Lack of FIS points opportunities for women Effective training blocks during the competition period National programming and strategies

OST Review Looking Forward On snow preparation Increase to 50-60+ days on snow Increase focus on fundamentals early in prep Increase frequency of camps but decrease duration Physical conditioning + general prep Stronger relationship with CSIO – earlier start, better programming Injury prevention testing and programming Increase conditioning camps Improve monitoring and education Mental training

OST Review Looking Forward Competition Period Better periodization with winter training blocks and multiple peaks (Nor ams) Individual athletes and event specific goals Target races to improve FIS points (especially Women) In season conditioning program Selection Streamline process to improve engagement, team building, and better reflect OST mission Criteria and Mission