Testimonials

Mikaela Shiffrin

I had so much fun at ELITEAM! Unfortunately I broke my finger the very first night, but that didn’t stop me from doing all the fun activities! It was quite hard climbing up the rope wall in the obstacle course with a broken finger. I also remember running through slalom gates drilled into the ground, which I have always found SO fun.

Kyle Hildebrand

Eliteam helped shape many fundamental building blocks that I have carried through life. The physical, nutritional and especially the psychological elements shaped my goals and lifestyle from early years as a camper, then as a coach, and now as a parent.

Doug and Kelley bring a wealth of knowledge and huge energy every day! With campers from all over, not just a ski racing background, they do an amazing job of inclusion and camp comradery.

The staff’s enthusiasm and coaching made challenging physical activities fun! As for cooking, my skills may not have progressed much, but the “Hobartenkamm” taught me how to be one of the fastest dishwashers in my house. The psychology and visualization skills helped carry me through many years of ski racing, and later as a business owner.

I still run into, and stay in contact with friendships I made during my years at Eliteam. My times at Eliteam remain some of the best, most challenging and ultimately rewarding years of my childhood.

We have a Europa Cup camper coming this summer!

Jimmy Ryan

“ELITEAM helped me understand what it means to really pursue excellence–that performance in the winter starts in the summer, that talent is only part of the equation. ELITEAM taught me to love dryland because it provided an opportunity to progress as an athlete while my competition remained stagnant. Doug made trying hard cool, the coaches made it fun. I am so thankful for my summers at ELITEAM.”

Monty

An awesome experience I will remember for the rest of my life.

Maddie

Pushing my limits will help me be that much better and if I want to quick I need to have a different mindset and keep trucking on.

Liam

I learned that if I push myself and am smart about my planning, I can do crazy stuff like 100 pushups.

Ann

You ran a great camp. Both girls loved it. They were exhausted and sore but super proud of what they did. Thank you so much!!!

Madaileine

I’m really happy to finally have my boys to “Eliteam age”.  You guys truly make kids inspired. It’s funny because when I went to Eliteam, I lived by the journal/notebook you send home with the kids- I recorded every workout, tried recipes etc…. it’s a great addition to what clubs do/don’t provide.

Annette

Your ELITEAM camp was so important for my girls as they entered the world of ski racing. The best years!!!

Ed “Animal” Bassett

KK Kozik

Doug and Kelley Lewis have brought their ELITEAM dryland training to Ski Butternut for the past three Falls and have been instrumental in getting our racers excited about pre-season training and pushing their own limits.  Through these clinics and Doug and Kelley’s extraordinary energy and unrivaled ability to connect with young athletes, ELITEAM has raised the bar for ski-specific fitness at our mountain.

Jeanne Benjamin

When we heard about the opportunity to host a fall ELITEAM camp at our home hill, we jumped at the chance.  The camp filled in just a few days and since then club members have asked time and time again when the ELITEAM program will return.  I can’t say enough about Doug and Kelley’s knowledge of all aspects of fitness from fresh, fun and intense workouts to creative mental and nutritional exercises.  The program inspired  every racer on the hill from the youngest to the most seasoned athlete.

ELITEAM Parent

First a huge thank you for the inspirational weekend you provided for my daughter. The Girls Power Camp Weekend went well beyond any expectations we might have had. I could tell from the gleam in my daughter’s eye that the weekend was an amazing experience (Yes that does include the 3:30 am hike). She spoke to us in detail about each workshop and activity. She was amazed at the different photos you had of the athletes and models. Being athletically built in comparison to her more very slim friends; it helped improve how she perceives herself. She also found the stress management work shop helpful; and more importantly that she is not the only one that feels the stress and anxiety sometimes. I asked what was the most important thing she got out of the weekend and her response was confidence. As a parent of young girl who can tend to lack confidence, I send you a huge THANK YOU!  We went thru the GPC Notebook you sent home and I learned how much what I think plays an important part in my daughters racing. This weekend resonated with her so much. Not only did you make a lasting impression, but your fellow coaches where amazing role models for these young girls. A huge thank you from a much appreciative parent.

ELITEAM Parent

Eliteam is a great experience for both boys and girls though I have to say that you seem to have really keyed into a camp experience that resonates with girls. My daughter liked the combination of physical challenges and intellectual stimulation (such as the 6 workshops), the presence of positive young women as coaches and role models with a range of athletic and academic backgrounds (all will a level of achievement), and how you created an atmosphere of camaraderie and bonding among the girls.

ELITEAM Parent

My daughter has struggled with her self-esteem over the last two years and ever since camp I have seen a transformation in her. She no longer looks at her body as fat but fit. She got the most out of your camp! It has been the most rewarding experience for her and me.