Expectations

Expectations of a Varsity Skier

1. **Fitness – year round fitness.** a. Running, soccer, rollerskiing, hiking, canoeing, rowing, biking. b. Endurance bases are built year round – can’t start November 15. c. Keep a log of your hours d. Show up to practice able to run and rollerski e. Benchmarks i. Eight mile run time ii. Number of pushups in a week iii. Number of pull-ups in a row iv. Number of times you can bench your weight v. Minutes of core strength done weekly

2. **Training Intelligence** a. get smart on how to train b. How To, When To, Why to

3. **Technique** a. Understand the basics b. Watch video c. Know your weaknesses

a. Know how to wax b. Have equipment that fits you
 * 4. Waxing and Equipment Knowledge**