Stratton Spotlight : Sydney Koop
to SMS , where she first joined their staff as a development camp coach . In anticipation of her new role as the Junior Program Director , Koop is excited to bring her expertise to the program that shaped her early development as a skier . “ My passion for skiing and the opportunity to cultivate that passion in young athletes really fuels my drive .”
Koop ’ s vision for the Junior Program is ambitious and clear : “ We want to build the strongest youth winter sports development program on the East Coast .” She emphasizes a philosophy centered on having fun , building confidence , and ensuring continual progress . “ If a kid is getting better , they ’ re going to feel good about themselves , and it ’ s going to be more fun for them .” Another key aspect of Koop ’ s role as Junior Program Director will be enhancing the cooperative training programs between SMS and the Stratton Winter Sports Club ( SWSC ). As a local ski club , SWSC offers ski training programs for young Vermont skiers in the years before they become eligible to enroll at SMS . This growing collaboration aims to provide local student athletes with additional training opportunities , providing a seamless progression from SWSC to SMS . “ We ’ re bringing our coaching staffs together and offering additional training days ,” shares Koop . “ It ’ s about providing more time on snow for younger kids .” By integrating these programs , Koop hopes to create a unified pathway for young athletes , ensuring they receive consistent and high-quality coaching as they advance in their winter sports journeys .
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Koop is particularly excited about the potential to bridge the gap between weekend programs and full-time training . “ We ’ re working on developing a weekday training program for local athletes , utilizing school breaks and early dismissal days to maximize time on snow .” This initiative will offer more opportunities and access for young skiers to practice and improve , even if they are not enrolled full-time at SMS . “ The
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