Itinerary

Friday:

• 1pm: Academy introduction. We will begin discussion and practice of technique theory.
• 2pm: On-foot dry-land exercises, 1.5hr.
• 3:30pm: 1.5 hr easy run.
• 5pm: Discussion with question and answer period. Bring full change of clothes and a snack.
• 7pm: Home for dinner and rest

Saturday:

• 9:30am: Rollerski technique session skate. Technique and race strategy. Intensity will range from easy (level 1) to moderate (level 3). We will video.
• 12: Gourmet Lunch provided.
• 1pm: Technique video analysis.
• 2:30pm: Skate Technique, rollerski - easy intensity, drills and discussion.
• 4pm: On-foot dry-land session. Exploring different intensities. Intensity will range from easy to hard (level 1 to level 4 / 5).
• 6pm: Dinner, together (not included). Discussion with question and answer period.
• 8:30pm: Hit the hay.

Sunday:

• 8am: Technique rollerski session classical. Specific strength training.
• 11am: General strength and stretching.
• 12noon: Gourmet lunch provided.
• 1pm: Video analysis and discussion.
• 2:30pm: Departure.

Testimonials

Dear Subaru�s Factory Team Academy,

I would like to thank you for fitting me into the Team Academy this weekend
in Truckee.  Nate is a fantastic instructor and a great guy to sit around
with, drink a beer, and talk about x-c skiing.  The combination of lectures
and training sessions gave me the tools to have a great racing season and I
will recommend it highly to my friends next year.
Thanks again and I look forward to next year�s academy!
(Truckee Academy)



Dear Factory Team,

I thought you guys did a great job with the academy...
...I hope that someone will keep us posted as to any further academy offerings
in the  Midwest.
(Minneapolis Academy)



Dear Factory Team,

I look forward to putting everything I learned to good use and will keep you
posted on my results. And, I�ll be sure to spread the word about how
beneficial the academy was....I�d love to be able to return again next year!
(Lake Placid Academy)



Hello Factory Team,

Thanks for the fine efforts this past weekend.  The clinic was very
beneficial to me and got me motivated.  I think that the �new� position is
great information and will help me improve my skiing.  I do have to admit
that you did tire me out.  Good luck to you in your efforts...keep me
posted.
(Truckee Academy)



Dear Factory Team,

I attended the Factory Team Clinic over the weekend with Ben and Nathan.
The clinic was very good!  Ben and Nathan have teaching styles that
compliment each other very well.  I enjoyed the clinic and felt that I will
be able to incorporate the techniques that were taught into my training
plan.
(Wisconsin Academy)



Dear Factory Team,

I asked for feedback from your campers last weekend, and they all had rave
reviews for you.



Dear Factory Team,

What is it like to have one-on-one instruction from an elite skier like
Nathan Schultz?  Absolutely great!!  Without going into great detail, the
material that Nathan introduced to us was timely, well presented, and
definitely geared toward the masters skier with a life beyond cross country
skiing.  The training sessions were certainly intense, but a lot of fun!!
The part of most benefit for me was the development of a personalized, specific
training plan with my life and my goals in skiing in mind.

I would recommend the academy for any serious masters skier with a desire
to improve their performance!
Kudos to the Factory team for being so accessible to the citizen skier!
This weekend Nathan told me something that echoes my own sentiment about the
sport: �We just want to spread the word!!�  That�s the kind of grass roots
effort that will make cross country skiing in the US stronger for the
future!