Testimonials

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.”

Jimmy Krupka

Eliteam showed me how to embrace every aspect of becoming the best I can be at my sport; how to be the whole athlete. But most importantly, it showed me how fun the struggle can be: how, if you learn to love the gritty parts of the process, it barely feels like work.

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

My daughter has typically always looked at the glass half full. She has continually referenced ideas that she learned from the positive mindset workshop over the past few weeks. She has even pulled out her GPC notebook. I have also seen an interesting change for the better in not only better choices for food but also providing feedback to all of us in the family! This camp was terrific for her. She loved it and I have seen her referring to her booklet time and time again. I cannot thank you enough.

ELITEAM Parent

I cannot thank you enough for this amazing three days. My daughter came back a changed person and is already practicing better nutrition and better communication.  I keep thinking to myself, “wow – not sure what they did, but they really had a positive influence on her.”  Thank you!

Girls Power Camp – Eliteam Parent

Thank you so much for putting together the ELITEAM Girls Power Camp. What an inspiring, motivational, educational and fun weekend for these girls. Having 2 teenage girls, these types of experiences are life changing. I can tell how much time, effort and passion you put into the camp.