Key Concepts

The USSA Training Systems for each sport provide recommendations for athletes, parents, coaches and clubs in six primary areas:

• Sport participation - how many days or skiing/riding, number and time period of competitions, and training to competition ratios
• Conditioning - volume and content for physical training outside of skiing or riding
• Technique and tactics - specific skills for the sport
• Equipment selection and preparation - the essential equipment needs for proper development
• Performance psychology - mental strength activities
• Competition - appropriate type and level of competition

There are recommendations in each of these areas based on the athlete's developmental phase.