VIDEO - 2012 SSA Futures Free Ski Session, Perisher

12th of August 2012

VIDEO | Ski and Snowboard Australia

WHAT IS SSA FUTURES:

Ski & Snowboard Australia run a series of athlete development and talent identification programs under the name SSA Futures. The Program has a vision to further develop the opportunities and resources for athletes involved in the SSA athlete pathway, and to engage with developing athletes. SSA Futures provides an elite sporting environment to achieve the aims as listed below.

• Increase participation in SSA Pathway Programs
• Bridge the gap between Interschools competition participation and Club Program involvement
• Introduce developing athletes to elite sport opportunities and elite sports people
• Increase knowledge of the athlete pathway, selection criteria and the various opportunities, resources and programs available to
Australian snow sports athletes
• Establish a consistent and unified approach to Long Term Athlete Development
• Engage our National Team athletes in pathway initiatives
• Enhance technical ability, athleticism and competition performance while educating developing athletes in 'what it takes' to
become an elite athlete
• Encourage involvement in SSA domestic ski/snowboard events

When quizzed about SSA Futures, program coordinator and ex-olympian Ramone Cooper said, "SSA Futures engages our elite, national team athletes across multiple disciplines to deliver a unique program in which participants are able to receive technical feedback, mentoring, and pathway direction from athletes who have gone through the system successfully before them. Utilising the first class training venues and facilities that our national team athletes train on, and with the support of our national team athletes and head coaches, SSA aim to achieve a consistent message of Long Term Athlete Development and direct more developing athletes into pathway programs. A huge thanks to Lucas Wilkinson for filming, editing and producing the video."