Stratton Mountain School is an independent day and boarding school that offers college preparatory education and competitive winter sports. The school was established in 1972 by Warren Hellman and Donald Tarinelli. They wanted their students to compete in high-level alpine skiing without jeopardizing their education, so they started a school to match the competition schedule. Located at the bottom of Stratton Mountain Resort, the school has accelerated their student-athletes to the highest level of competition.
The Alpine Program emphasizes the complete development of their athletes. They focus on the highest standards for coaches, athletic management, governance and safety for ages U14-U21. Their program extends into three options for ski racers: a Full Term Program, Winter Term Program and Postgraduate Program.
Academically, Stratton Mountain School strives to challenge their student-athletes “intellectually” in and outside of the classroom. They assist their student-athletes in balancing their rigorous schedules with high expectations. Further, “translating freedom and independence into a sense of responsibility and maturity.”
The student-athletes are provided with training facilities built for success. The Stratton Mountain Resort is nationally recognized as a training venue by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team. The athletes also have a gymnasium, strength and conditioning room, a sports rehabilitation room, a field, an air awareness center and yoga studio.
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