Winter Park Resort

At the Winter Park Competition Center, we believe athletic success starts with a holistic approach to sports performance. Our program is built on the science of sport and designed to support excellence both in athletics and in life.

We have assembled a highly qualified team of experts across all areas of sports science to support our athletes, coaches, and families. Through innovative training, education, and performance resources, we help athletes build the physical, mental, and lifestyle skills needed to reach their full potential.

Our mission is to inspire a lifelong passion for mountain sports while empowering athletes to grow as competitors, teammates, and individuals. As committed lifelong learners, we continually integrate the latest research and best practices to remain at the forefront of sports performance. Whether you are an athlete, parent, or coach, we hope this section of the website serves as a valuable resource to support your goals and help you become the best version of yourself.

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Physical Fitness

Strength & Conditioning

Excellence on snow starts with athleticism off the mountain. Our year-round strength and conditioning programs help athletes build the movement skills, endurance, strength, and power needed to perform at their best.

Our athletes train with experienced sports performance coaches who have spent decades working with elite snow sport athletes. Physical fitness not only improves performance on the hill, but also helps athletes stay healthy, recover faster, and enjoy the sports they love for years to come.

Training is designed to develop athletic awareness and coordination while building strong foundational movement patterns that support long-term athletic development. Athletes improve both aerobic and anaerobic conditioning as they increase strength, stability, and power in a progressive, sport-focused environment that also emphasizes injury prevention and overall physical resilience.

Summer Dryland Options | June - August

Select dryland training is available in Winter Park and the front range for athletes preparing for the upcoming ski & ride season.


SUMMER 2026
Program	Ages	Details	Cost	Notes
Dryland Program	13+	• All disciplines welcome • 4 days/week of structured programming delivered electronically • 1 in-person training day each week with Strength & Conditioning Coach Mason • Additional in-person sessions available with coaches • Option to complete all programming independently	$300	• Rec passes not included (athlete must provide) • WPCC Logbook highly recommended ($30, available in Main Office)
Youth Opportunities	12 & Under	• All disciplines welcome • 2–3 field workouts per week in Winter Park with coaches • Potential Front Range workouts twice monthly with Coach Harper (based on interest) • U10/U12 all-day dryland camps with Coaches Nick & Darby	FREE (Excluding all-day camps)	Camp details TBD
Red Rocks Workouts	All Ages + Family Members	• Free group workouts twice a month at Red Rocks • Focus on fitness, team connection, and outdoor training	FREE	Open to everyone

Winter Dryland Options | November - April

Select dryland training is included for competitive and full-time athletes during the winter season. All athletes including Full-time Academy athletes must sign up for training through Ski Club Pro to be included on the roster.

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Injury Return to Sport

RETURN TO SPORT (RTS) PROGRAM

The goal of the Return to Sport (RTS) Program is to support injured athletes through every stage of rehabilitation, recovery, and a safe, confident return to sport.

Injury can bring physical, emotional, and social challenges. The RTS Team is here to help athletes navigate that process while staying connected, supported, and motivated throughout recovery.

Key areas of support include:

-Building social connection and reducing feelings of isolation from teammates and sport

-Managing fear of re-injury

-Maintaining motivation during rehabilitation and physical therapy

-Supporting mental wellness and stress management throughout recovery

-Rebuilding confidence as athletes transition back into training and competition

For many athletes, skiing and snowboarding are important outlets for stress relief and personal identity. Time away from sport can impact mood, behavior, sleep, nutrition, and overall wellness. Our program recognizes the importance of supporting the whole athlete — not just the injury.

Concussion Management

The Winter Park Competition Center takes concussion injuries very seriously. All concussion return-to-sport protocols are managed in accordance with Colorado state guidelines to ensure athlete safety and long-term health.

Learn more about the concussion return-to-sport protocol.

Preferred Medical Providers

WPCC is proud to partner with outstanding physicians, medical practices, and rehabilitation specialists who support our athletes across a wide range of healthcare needs, including concussion care, orthopedics, physical therapy, and general sports medicine and wellness. Visit our Preferred Providers tab to learn more about our trusted medical partners and the resources available to support athlete health, recovery, and performance.
Nutrition

NutrITion

Sports Nutrition
Fueling Performance, Recovery & Long-Term Athlete Health

Proper nutrition plays a critical role in performance, recovery, and long-term athlete health. Mountain sports place significant physical demands on the body, and consistent fueling helps athletes maintain energy, recover effectively, and perform at their best throughout training and competition.

Nutrition Support for WPCC Athletes

WPCC athletes have access to sports nutrition support and consultation designed to help athletes and families better understand fueling for training, competition, hydration, recovery, travel, and long-term wellness. Our approach emphasizes balanced, nutrient-dense meals built around fresh, minimally processed foods that support strength, endurance, focus, and overall performance.

Athlete Nutrition Resources & Logbooks

Athlete logbooks, available for purchase in the Winter Park Competition Center office, include a dedicated sports nutrition section featuring educational resources, shopping lists, meal-planning tools, and practical strategies to help athletes build healthy fueling habits throughout the season.

To get connected with the WPCC sports nutritionist,
please contact:

Stephanie Zavilla
szavilla@winterparkresort.com
Sports Performance Psychology

sPorts Performance Psychology

Sports Performance Psychology
Building Confidence, Focus & Mental Resilience

Mental performance is a key part of athletic success. WPCC’s Sports Performance Psychology program helps athletes develop the mindset, confidence, and focus needed to perform at their best in training, competition, and everyday life.

Our athlete-centered approach supports both performance and personal growth, helping athletes build healthy habits, improve consistency, and learn to perform under pressure.

Mental Skills Development

Athletes work on practical mental performance skills that support success both on and off the mountain, including:

Confidence and self-belief
Focus and concentration
Goal setting and motivation
Stress and anxiety management
Emotional regulation
Resilience and mental toughness
Competition preparation and recovery
Self-talk and visualization
Handling pressure and overcoming setbacks

On-Hill Mental Performance Coaching

On-hill consultation gives athletes the opportunity to apply mental skills directly in their training environment. This in-the-moment coaching helps athletes transfer techniques learned in sessions to real performance situations on the mountain.

Biofeedback Training

WPCC integrates advanced biofeedback training as part of our sports performance program. Using tools that measure heart rate, respiration, muscle tension, skin conductance, and skin temperature, athletes gain a deeper understanding of how their bodies respond to stress and pressure.

Biofeedback sessions provide real-time insight into the mind-body connection, helping athletes improve self-regulation, recover more quickly from stress, and develop greater control in high-pressure environments.

Program Benefits

Athletes learn how to:

Build confidence in competitive environments
Stay focused during training and competition
Manage adversity and setbacks
Develop positive performance routines
Improve communication and self-awareness
Balance athletics, academics, and daily life demands

Who It’s For

Designed for competitive athletes looking to improve performance, mindset, and consistency both on and off the mountain. These skills also help parents learn how to positively support their athlete and coaches develop more effective communication and leadership strategies. Sport psychology supports the growth and performance of the entire athletic community — athletes, parents, and coaches alike.

Additional Resources

Athlete logbooks, available for purchase in the Winter Park Competition Center office, include self-assessments, goal-setting sections, on-snow training logs, competition logs, mental performance tools, and end-of-season reflections designed to support athlete development throughout the season.

Athletes and families also have access to sports psychology resources including recommended apps, podcasts, books, and blogs that support continued mental skills development throughout the season.

To schedule a sports psychology appointment,
Please Contact:

Stephanie Zavilla
szavilla@winterparkresort.com
Athlete & Staff of the Week

Athlete & Staff of the week

Athlete and Coach of the Week nominations are submitted on a weekly basis by our program directors, staff, and coaches. Our nominees must exemplify one or more of our Competition Center core values: INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE, TEAM, and FUN.

"Athlete and Staff of the Week" nominations are included in our weekly e-newsletter and can also be found displayed on the TVs in Balcony House.

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Athlete Safety

ATHLETE SAFETY
Safe Sport

It is the Winter Park Competition Center’s top priority to be diligent and intentional about creating a safe environment for our athletes and membership, and in the prevention of bullying, harassment, and abuse. All staff undergoes yearly Safe Sport and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) training. We apply those best practices in all Competition Center activities and interactions. For more information, please visit the following links:

Preventing and Addressing Abuse

Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention
Sports Performance Staff

Sports performance staff

Stephanie Zavilla

Sports Performance Director

MA, CMPC

Mason Kernan

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Certified Personal Trainer - ISSA, Corrective Exercise Specialist - NASM, AA - Kinesiology

Darby Hartmann

Sport Psychology Specialist

M.Ed.

Katie Hardie

Sports Nutritionist

Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®, CSCS, Personal Chef, MA Sport & Performance Psychology

Julia Bartie

WPCC Sports Psychology Consultant

B.A. Psychology, M.A. Sport & Performance Psychology, CMPCC

Jeff Russell

Team Physical Therapist

M.S., Physical Therapy
Preferred Providers

preferred providers

Official Orthopedic Medicine Partner
of the Competition Center

As an orthopedic surgeon native to Colorado, Dr. Justin Newman understands the importance of an active lifestyle. Using the most innovative techniques supported by the best research, his practice focuses on returning his patients to sports, work and activity as quickly as possible. This includes helping his patients to resolve sports injuries, and to heal and preserve their hips, knees and shoulders.

Appointments:(303) 344-9090

Official Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, and Primary Care Partner of the Comp. Center

Winter Park Medical Center
145 Parsenn Rd.
Winter Park, CO 80482
Clinic:970-726-4299

Denver Health Main Campus
777 Bannock Street
Denver, CO 80204
Appointments: 303-436-4949
Operator: 303-436-6000