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Athlete of the Month – February – James Sowers

James has had 100% perfect attendance over the last 30 days. While he has always been a dedicated athlete, he has stepped up his commitment over the last 12 months. After attending JNs for the first time last year and while also as a SkiMeister (racing both Alpine and Nordic).  This achievement (100% attendance) is after having a serious crash on roller skis and being out for several weeks with a concussion this past fall. This set his progress back but hard work and dedication have had him steadily improve over the season moving from a mid-pack athlete barely qualifying for...

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Athlete of the Month – December – Stanley Buzek

Athlete of the Month – December – Stanley Buzek – Alpine FIS “Stasz” is always the first to lend a hand. Whether it is to help with rolling nets to allow a groom of the venue or take a bundle of gates from the coaches to return to the top after training on a cold and snowy day, he is supportive of his teammates and humble in his accomplishments, Stanley was the top performing athlete in his birth year at the Technical Nor-Ams in Beaver Creek skiing into the flip 30 from the 80th start position and scoring points in 23rd in his first Nor-Am SL start. ...

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Athlete of the Month – November – Hannah Webb

Hannah Webb  – Big Mountain –  November 2022   Hannah always shows up to dryland with smiles, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work. She is a great teammate to have around in the gym. She not only pushes herself but encourages her teammates to push themselves. She has made significant progress in a short amount of time and is quickly becoming a solid leader in the weight room! Way to go, Hannah!

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March Athlete of the Month

March Athlete of the Month | Jaxon Haser – Park and Pipe/Big Mountain Jaxon Haser is Podium Sports/Team Summit's Athlete of the Month for March!  Jaxon is a Park and Pipe athlete who has participated in Big Mountain.  He is an awesome kid to be around!   Jaxon has shown amazing sportsmanship and excitement for skiing this season.  He even won the Junior Flyin' Ryan award (for sportsmanship) at the North American Championships in Big Sky!  Team Summit is so lucky to have an athlete like Jaxon on our team.  We are so proud to name him...

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February Athlete of the Month

February Athlete of the Month | Asher Cockrell – Park and Pipe   The Team Summit and Podium Sports February Athlete of the Month is Asher Cockrell – Park and Pipe.   Asher has worked hard all season long and owns his skiing.  Each day arrives with urgency and sound planning.  From finding success on the Dew Tour Course, winning local rail jams, or leaning into big tricks like double corks- Asher is hungry. He has been known to break ski or two! He recognizes his capacity as a leader.  Big things come in smaller packages; Asher is...

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December Athlete of the Month

  December Athlete of the Month | Sam Hirsh – Moguls Sam Hirsh – Moguls Hard work, Determination,  Passion, Courage, Appreciation, Humility, Support, Grit, and Teammate are only a few adjectives that describe  Sam. He is a pleasure to Coach, listens to feedback, and is always ready to lend a hand.  Sam embodies Team Summit values and core values and will go far in whatever he pursues.    Nominees: Noah Dippenaar – Big Mountain Michael Green – Alpine Asher Cockrell – Park & Pipe Ronan Muckler –...

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Athlete of the Month – Forrest Woodard

Team Summit and Podium Sports January Athlete of the Month Forrest Woodard – Park and Pipe Forrest joined our team two seasons ago. Forrest’s skiing is top-notch. He has a love and passion for skiing. Forrest is a fierce competitor, with fun as a virtue over competition results. Forrest is engaged at all levels. As a top athlete, other teammates naturally look up to him.  He has grown into a leader and is a team captain. Forrest welcomes our newest athletes to the team with friendship, stoke, and even support on Instagram. Forrest is the athlete always down,” for...

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Athlete of the Month – Ella Kirschner

Ella Kirschner is December's Athlete of the Month. She is a Mogul skier in our Academy program and goes to Summit Middle School.  She arrives at training early every day with a huge smile as well as friendly and welcoming interactions with all of her teammates. She works hard at making the improvements her coaches are looking for all while enjoying the environment she is in. With the unique challenges of this season, Ella came up with the idea of making the ribbons and medals that are lacking this season after all of the competitions. Ella has taken on the task of...

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