CXC Junior Development Program

The CXC Junior Development Program (JDP) is a year-round approach to training that focuses on long-term development with support from full time CXC/U.S. Ski & Snowboard Level 200 Certified Coaching staff who are committed to helping U16-U20 athletes achieve their skiing goals.

The vision of the program is to promote an environment for motivated junior cross country skiers to succeed in attaining their performance goals.

The intent of the JDP is not to replace your local team, but to work with your local team to provide each individual programing opportunities to strive to achieve at high levels. The JDP will work best for a young athlete if they are working daily with a local club or HS team coach during the on snow ski season.

CXC Junior Development Program athletes generally strive to compete at national competition and continue their skiing career on an NCAA ski team.

Program Support

Athletes will progress through the competitive skiing pipeline with support from full time CXC coaches and facilities. The coaches at CXC aim to provide all the resources necessary for a higher level of performance including:

– Customized training plan that is periodized for peak performance at the most important races of the season;
– Support at Midwest Junior National Qualifier races;
– Consistent communication on training, summer and fall training camps;
– Performance and fitness evaluation for a specific and customizable training plan;
– Help with gear management and selection;
– Team apparel, discounted merchandise of select team sponsors;
– Goal-mapping sessions