Athletics
To dedicate year-round athletic programming in the form of dryland training sessions and camps, prep-period camps and projects, early/late season on hill training, and a supporting in-season schedule to the Northern Vermont Council (NVC) and broader race calendars. By following the Burke Mountain Academy Sports Plan, the year-long calendar will support the optimal number of prep-period days, in-season training/racing, and off-season fitness standards this age group needs to achieve high-level youth development and compete among the best peers in the world.
Academics
The academic component is designed to support and engage 7th and 8th-grade students who participate in the BMA U14 athletic program. The curriculum, which may differ slightly from that of a sending school, is designed to meet and be delivered consistently with the standards for these grades. The BMA academic team works with incoming families and sending school teachers to ensure that students are properly prepared for transition to and from the sending school. The winter-term U14 academic program focuses on the core subjects of Math, Science, and Humanities, balancing rigorous academics with training and racing during the winter season. Following BMA’s academic tradition, narrative evaluations guide the student-centered approach to learning. Students have the opportunity to participate in experiential, project-based, and interdisciplinary learning initiatives throughout the year while they gain key time management and communication skills necessary for developing student-athletes. To learn more about BMA’s guiding philosophy and curriculum, click here.
Culture
Strive to build a team culture focused on shared values and goals, integrity, respect, and ownership. Introduce principles that align with those of BMA character and athletic development, which elevate student-athletes to become successful individuals in all future pursuits. The process of seeking excellence through accountability guides an understanding of true ownership for all training, competition, and lifelong performances.
