ELITEAM Blog

DAILY DOSE OF DOUG-There is something about this group. They seem to push each other to new heights. Today, after 23 years of doing this, I saw something I have …

DAILY DOSE OF DOUG-The energy was super high today on the first day of camp. It seems like every camper, returnee and rookie, has come to push their limits in …

Daily Dose of Doug-Sufferfest was something special this year.  First of all, it was raining which makes the suffering so much better. Although it is all about physical punishment, Sufferfest …

Daily Dose of Doug- ELITEAM jumped out of its comfort zone by trying something new today. To replace a day of biking, we organized an adventure hike. Five miles, 2400 …

MEMORABLE MOMENTS from the Staff- Daily Dose of Doug-The Campers are getting it what it means to Jump out of their Comfort Zone. I was belaying the most difficult Rock …

DAILY DOSE OF DOUG-Teamwork was a foreign concept to me as a ski racer growing up. It was all me, me, me. Times have changed and I am so delighted …

DAILY DOSE OF DOUG- Big Day, Bigger AthletesAlways a shock going from the Europa Cup athletes to the older World Cuppers. We can push them farther, challenge them more and …

Daily Dose of Doug… The Dance at ELITEAM has been with us since we began in 1991. When we announce it to the group the first day inevitably the boys …

Daily Dose of Doug… You think you know everything and then along comes a ten year-old and you discover something different. In the woods today, the campers found new ways …

DAILY DOSE OF DOUG-What a great group of young athletes! It was impressive tonight as we ran the kids through a ton of agility drills on the field. Whether it …

Daily Dose of Doug We had a huge day! It started early with our morning run and Burpees, and ended with the campers receiving their 2015 ELITEAM shirt which will …

A DAILY DOSE OF DOUGCoach Doug-Ropes courses bring out the best in athletes. Extreme pressure and a focus tends to raise the game for the campers. So many not only …

A DAILY DOSE OF DOUG… It’s ON!  It’s good to be back at ELITEAM surrounded by energy, honesty and young people ready to push their limits. I happened to be …

ELITEAM is joining forces with Positive Tracks for the ELITEAM 100,000 Burpee Challenge this summer! ELITEAM is the nation’s top fitness camp for young ski racers. Positive Tracks is the charity that …

Val Gardena’s Saslong Downhill by Doug Lewis I can remember inspecting Val Gardena’s Saslong course for the first time at age 19. About halfway down, I stood (barely) on the …