This program is for athletes YOB 2013 – 2010 who are Freeskiing or Freestyle Skiing. At this point, athletes may have a preference for a particular event, moguls, or slopestyle, but specialization is not yet encouraged. Athletes will compete and train in both sports, freeskiing, and freestyle. The “B” program is sometimes referred to as the Devos
The WVBBTS Freestyle Mogul Program is designed for skiers who want to master the sport of mogul skiing. Waterville Valley has a long history of freestyle skiing and is the host of the 2018 and 2019 US National Mogul Championships. WVBBTS has placed many athletes on the U.S. Ski Team including Olympic gold medalist Hannah Kearney. Athletes will compete at various US Ski & Snowboard Single & Dual moguls events every year, including the Hannah Kearney Klassic hosted at Waterville Valley
Other Freestyle Disciplines: Aerials
Slopestyle is a discipline of Freeskiing. Slopestyle focuses on park skiing, hitting jumps, going off rails, etc. Athletes will compete in USASA rail jams and big air competitions throughout the year.
Other Freeski Disciples: Big Air, Halfpipe & Skiercross
2023/2024 Freestyle “B” Devo program Fees (YOB 2013 – 2010)- Early Bird $2,629 – Regular Rate $3,155
Ned has coached for WVBBTS for 29 years, 17 years coaching Freeski/Freestyle and previously for 12 years coaching Alpine U10-U14 (including Mitey Mites). For six years, Ned also worked full time at Waterville Valley Academy teaching chemistry, math, and earth science. He has USSS Level 200 Aerial certification.
In addition to his work for WVBBTS, Ned has been developing software applications for 29 years, 17 for Financial Asset Management, and 12 for Environmental Consulting projects. Ned received his BS in Environmental Science from Lewis and Clark College, where he competed in NCSA Alpine Racing. After graduating, Ned returned to Waterville and worked as a Construction Framer building North Face Condos, then worked full time in Waterville Resort's Snowsports program. While pursuing graduate level studies, Ned was the Head Alpine Coach for Men’s and Women’s Varsity Ski Teams at Harvard College (NCAA Division I). Additionally, Ned holds a master’s degree in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan.
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