The Competitive Team supports athletes through a clear, progressive training pathway that begins with spring dryland and continues through summer and fall full-time training. Spring sessions focus on building strength, mobility, and foundational movement patterns before athletes transition into summer training, which includes multiple weekly jumping sessions, technique work, dryland conditioning, and COE strength training.

Fall training increases in intensity with additional strength work and consistent large-hill jumping to help athletes build power and prepare for the winter competition season. This program supports progression toward divisional competitions, Junior Nationals, national championships, and international development events.

Ski Jumping or Nordic Combined?

At the Competitive level, PCSS Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping, and Cross Country athletes train closely together. Our coaches coordinate schedules to meet the needs of Nordic Combined athletes while also creating opportunities to train alongside their Cross Country teammates. We believe this approach offers the best balance of sport-specific training, team connection, and a competitive environment where athletes push each other to improve. Ski Jumping athletes may also have additional dryland training opportunities during Nordic Combined sessions.

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Competitive Team Program Options

The Competitive Team schedule is designed to support a periodized training plan. The schedule below shows a typical week of summer training.