"THE ACADEMY pROGRAM"
fall 2024
welcome to the academy:
gold standard race development
9-15 years | FALL 2024
next program Starting september 9th 2024
"are you ready for the most comprehensive MTB race development program ever created?"
Join us this fall for the most comprehensive mountain bike race development program available. Created by expert coaches Bernat Pou Garcia and Sam Cole, this program sets the standard in youth MTB coaching.
Designed to push athletes beyond there limits, The Academy combines sports science, psychology, and elite coaching to foster both athletic and personal growth. Our program focuses on building confidence, character and a growth mindset, all within a supportive and fun team environment.
Our program is not just about training; it’s about developing a lifelong love for mountain biking and preparing for future challenges, both on and off the trail.
Join The Academy Now and be part of a team where fun and performance go hand in hand!
"when we're confident, we have a lot of fun-when we have fun, we can acheive incredible things!"
details
- PMBIA qualified coaches
- Race simulation & performance tracking
- Holistic training with a focus on calisthenics and proprioception
- Bike Maintenance & Set up
- Dirt Jump Sessions & Airhouse training
- Race support for local and regional events
- 1:6 Coach-Athlete-Ratio ensuring personalised guidance
- VALUES in MOUNTAIN sports and in LIFE
Pre-requisites
- Comfortable riding most of Squamish's black trails
- Good level of fitness, able to ride for 4-5 hours with regular breaks
- Working on/towards: manuals, gab jumps, drops, advanced line choice, increased trail speed and flow, racing technique and strategy
- Able to demonstrate controlled proficient riding through challenging terrain whilst maintaining control and good positioning (riders may need to pass enrolment test to be accepted into the program)
dates & Pricing
Starting September 9th to october 30th
TUESDAY-THURSDAY: SCHEDULE
4:00-6:15pm Weekly- 16 x 2.25 hour training sessions
- 36 hour program
- 2 X Sessions per week
- professional coaches
- on and off bike training
- local race support
- in house races
- 1:6 coach : athlete ratio
- designed to challenge athlete and facilitate growth
- fun, supportive, team dynamic
- not to be missed
$828
(monthly payment plan options available.
Please contact for details)