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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. OST Review Looking Forward
On snow preparation
Increase to 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

6. 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