2/7/2017
Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Club
Town Hall Meeting
1.11.2017
FREERIDE
NORDIC
ALPINE
My Introduction (in logos)
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The Basics About JHSC
• Founded in 1938
• “Building Champions in Winter Sports and Life” for 78 years
• Town of Jackson's oldest nonprofit
• Grown significantly and now serve over 500 athletes through our own programs and with community partners
• Average operating revenues FYs 2008‐2012 $1,000,000
• Projected operating revenues FY 2014 $2,100,000
• Primarily young athletes ages 6‐18
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Alpine Ski Racing
Nordic Ski Racing
Competitive Freeskiing
Competitive Snowboarding
Our Mission
To inspire fun, fitness, sportsmanship and personal achievement in young athletes through training, academic support, and competition.
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Culture and Values?
CULTURE: a set of shared standards and beliefs that drives decision‐making in an organization.
CULTURE is what ties us all together: athletes, coaches, parents, volunteers, partners, the community
CULTURE IS best defined by our core values…
FITNESS
FUN
TEAMWORK
COMPETITION
SPORTSMANSHIP
COMMITMENT
JHSC Goals
1. Achieve athletic excellence through innovative programs and character development
2. Maintain a devotion to inclusivity and accessibility
3. Develop world‐class programs, staff, venues, and facilities
4. Engage and partner with the community and help grow the visibility and viability of skiing and snowboarding, and the Jackson Hole community itself
5. Cultivate organizational excellence and long‐term financial sustainability
INCLUSIVE – CHARACTER – WORLD‐CLASS
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The Crux!
Inclusive/Accessible
The CHARACTER of JHSC and the Jackson Hole Community says we can do BOTH
World‐Class
OR?
Inclusive/Accessible
World‐ Class
A lay of the land
358 Clubs in 30 States
- 70-80% nonprofit
- 20-30% resort run
5,022 Coaches
6,745 Officials
20,827 Athletes under 18
22,600 Parent records
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PERSPECTIVE
What I was involved with for the last three years.
Club Development and Sport Management – OR THE SCIENCE OF CLUBS
1. Business Entity (2) 2. Leadership and Governance (11)
3. Finance and Funding (17)
4. Fostering Culture (19)
5. PR, Marketing and Communications (13)
6. Human Resources (15)
7. Child Protection and SafeSport (9)
8. Programming (38)
9. Logistics (17)
10. Evaluation and Assessment
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What does “Best in the World” mean to YOU?
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planning a season
every single training session
fundraising events
promotion of the sport in the community
development of the best athletes in the world
broader demographics
joy of gliding on snow
set the hook for life‐long involvement in the sport
races and events that are top caliber as well as lower‐key
grow the size, strength and reach of the club
"best in the world" means love of the sport
fostering creativity and joy
sportsmanship and perspective
success at the grassroots level
As a coach and a parent I believe athletics are crucial to mind and body development in human beings.
promote living an athletic lifestyle
fostering healthier, more vibrant, challenging and enriched future
strong work ethic, honesty, focus, self‐respect and social respect, perseverance, teamwork, and creativity
To become the Best in the World you must also become the best human being you are capable of becoming.
finest care, training and competition support professional and experienced staff
innovative training environments and venues
one‐on‐one attention on the snow and in the classroom
an atmosphere that cultivates the full potential of each student‐athlete
Each of the over 400 member clubs of USSA have an important part to play in the sport pipeline and supporting USSA's "Best in the World" vision.
life lessons learned through the pursuit of personal excellence
resilient, courageous, productive and passionate members of society
safe, fun, competitive and supportive training environment for a wide spectrum of dedicated athletes
even as a volunteer organization, Best in the World means providing our athletes with professional level support
best skis and ski care in the country and high level waxing support at races
best food table and the most fun team and parent volunteers
we make sure kids do their homework
opportunity for young athletes to become successful individuals and achieve their personal goals through participation in snowboarding
giving 100% to the pursuit of goals
Club programs, and the increase in professionalism and services offered by them, make US Snowboarding what it is today.
create a process based (not results driven) environment
What Differentiates Clubs?
Retention
Community Development ‐ Events
Athlete Academics and Career
Parent Education
Long‐term Athlete Development
Lifelong Involvement
Organization
High Performance
Coaching Expertise
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What is a club?
A club helps the MOST athletes have the
BEST EXPERIENCE possible
and reach their
HIGHEST POTENTIAL
by DESIGN
not by ACCIDENT!
Building the strongest person AND athlete. Long‐Term Athlete Development
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Training Systems
http://ussa.org/ussa/training‐systems‐overview
6 Phases of Development – 7 Domains
What Determines “Age”?
DOMAINS – specific in 6 phases
Long Term Athlete Development
• Chronological (Birth Year) • Developmental (Biological, Puberty, PHV)
• Psychological • Training Age
Physical Fitness (Nutrition)
Technical
Tactical
Equipment
Mental and Social (Academic and Career)
Competition
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Program Plans
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CLUB AND PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
PROGRAM GOALS
PROGRAM STRUCTURES AND OFFERINGS
PROGRAM PARTNERS, STRATEGIC ALLIANCES, SPONSORS
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
CURRENT PROGRAM STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS ATHLETE AND COACH COMPETENCIES ANALYSIS – see updated USSA Training Systems for reference
SUMMARY OF RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
RESEARCH OF OTHER MODEL PROGRAMS/ORGANIZATIONS
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
ANNUAL OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS
PROGRAM INITIATIVES
Best Practice: Encourage Deliberate Practice
Whatever motivational factors predispose children to engage in deliberate practice are likely to predict the ultimate level of expertise an individual can attain
‐ Ericsson & Lehmann, 1996
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Perspective: national and international
Venues and Access
TRAIL CREEK RANCH
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Finance and Funding
Programs and fees
Revenue
$951,350
Expense
Compensation and Benefits Events and Fundraising
$572,120
Fundraising Event and Race Expenses
$453,260
Contributions and Memberships
$434,490
Other Program Expenses
$123,928
Sponsorships and Business Memberships
$172,900
General Operating
$127,535
$1,331,449
Scholarship Expense
TOTAL
$2,130.860
TOTAL
$50,800
$2,086,973
Programming
The Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Club programs are…
Grassroots (accessible and inclusive),
High‐Performance,
Innovative,
Are they?
Athlete Centered,
Positively Coached,
Long‐Term‐Athlete‐Development, And Year‐Round Skill‐Development,
Programs that research and follow international best practices and the USSA Training Systems.
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Business Partners
TRAIL CREEK RANCH
SCORES OF OTHER DONORS SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS, PARENTS, & VOLUNTEERS!
Major Updates and Forward Momentum – or drinking from the fire hose?
• Re‐establish leadership and discussing models for moving forward with JHHS – TCSD, and all local schools
• Comprehensive MoU signed with JHMR
• Ongoing renegotiations with Snow King
• Sustaining and improving relations with Trail Creek • Club‐wide staff training
• Updated Student‐Athlete Code of Conduct and Handbook
• Initiated Strategic Planning Process
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JHSC Student Athlete Code of Conduct
• Dedication, Character, Commitment
• As a JHSC student‐athlete, I understand that my behavior on and off the snow is a direct reflection of the dedication, character, and commitment necessary to reach my goals. I will always conduct myself in a way that helps me and my teammates reach our goals, and I will not tolerate behavior that conflicts with the JHSC mission or code of conduct. JHSC Discipline Updates
• Major and Minor Offences
• Restorative Justice Model
• Partnership Model
• Self‐Referral
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Strategic Plan
Executive and Governance Committee – Bill Campbell, President
Finance and Funding Committee – Robin McGee
Development Committee – Rick Hunt
Programs and Facilities Committee– Jim Coleman
STRATEGIC Nordic Task Force / Trail Creek – Nancy Leon
OBJECTIVES
Alpine Task Force – Bill Campbell/Rick Hunt
Snow King and JHMR Task Force – Bill Campbell
Freeride Task Force – Tyler Barker
Education Task Force – Allison Colgin
PR/Marketing Committee
1 yr
3 yr
5 yr
USSA Club Certification
2022
2018
2017
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Questions?
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