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.”

Kira

ELITEAM is so Fun, Tiring, Hard, Amazing. I learned that I can do hard things even when I feel like quitting.

Caedon

This camp was THE BOMB!

Cannon

Amazing, fun and tough! I learned that I can push my limits way farther than I thought.

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

I think my daughter got a great deal from the camp. She likes herself more and is proud of her athletic body, not ashamed anymore, so right there we have accomplished something major.

ELITEAM Parent

My daughter had an amazing time and felt that the whole experience was super positive, helpful and most of all FUN!

ELITEAM Parent

My daughter said she would definitely do this program again. I’m grateful that she has a healthy and happy place to build her knowledge and fortify her self-awareness and confidence.