Who We Are
Our mission is to develop our athletes by realizing individual athlete potential while maintaining high academic standards and exemplary sportsmanship. The core values that guide our actions are: Integrity, Team, Respect, Passion, and Accountability.
Overview
PCSS offers world-class ski and snowboard training with over 1,000 athletes, 600 families, 1,000 volunteers, and 125 coaches—making us one of the largest winter sports clubs in North America. Our rich competitive legacy includes athletes who have competed in the Olympics, World Cups, X-Games, and NCAA Championships.
We provide year-round programs in alpine racing, big mountain, park and pipe, big air, snowboarding, boardercross, moguls, aerials, cross-country skiing, nordic jumping, and nordic combined. Programs range from foundational development to elite teams pursuing collegiate, U.S. Team, and Olympic goals, serving athletes ages 7–25.
Notable alumni include Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety, World Cup champion Sarah Hendrickson, and Olympic bronze medalist Izzy Atkin. We’re proud of all athletes who strive to reach their potential while upholding our core values.
About
Mission & Core Values
PCSS’s mission is to help athletes reach their full potential while upholding high academic standards and exemplary sportsmanship, guided by our core values: Integrity, Team, Respect, Passion, and Accountability.
We measure success by each athlete’s growth in sport, character, and social development, and by organizational strength through financial stability, family engagement, and community impact. Our culture blends character and sport development through state-of-the-art training, holistic programming, and values our families, athletes, and community proudly support.
Integrity
We believe sportsmanship, honesty, and fair play are essential in sports. Our values emphasize not just winning or losing, but how athletes pursue individual excellence.
Team
PCSS provides individual, athlete-focused training within a positive team environment, where athletes, coaches, and parents work together to achieve excellence through trust and support. Coaches also educate families on the value of being part of a team.
Respect
We emphasize treating others as they wish to be treated and fostering relationships built on mutual respect. Self-respect, respect for the team, and the environment are paramount, and we address bullying and disrespectful behavior.
Passion
We strive to keep youth engaged by nurturing a love for skiing and snowboarding, inspiring positive attitudes, wholehearted effort, intrinsic motivation, and the pursuit of personal dreams.
Accountability
We strive to follow through on our commitments, emphasizing self-reliance, personal responsibility, and ownership. Our goal is to instill discipline, punctuality, preparedness, and a commitment to excellence.
Club Goals
Achieving Athletic Excellence
Park City athletes achieving personal athletic successes at every level from development to world-class competition.
Building Character
Park City youth building character and life skills through the pursuit of sport.
Engaging Families
Park City families engaging in club activities and supporting PCSS efforts to provide affordable programming.
Pursuing Sport for Life
Park City families living active healthy lifestyles and pursuing sport for life.
Building Community Pride
Park City community taking pride in our sport culture.
