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 amount of prep-period days, in-season training/racing, and off-season fitness standards that this age group needs in order to achieve high-level youth development and to compete among the best peers in the world.
Academics
The academic component is designed specifically to support and engage 7th and 8th grade students who seek participation in the BMA U14 Program’s athletic pursuits. The curriculum, even though it may differ slightly from a sending school, is constructed to meet and be delivered consistently with standards of these grades. The BMA academic team will inclusively work with incoming families and sending school teachers to ensure that students are properly prepared for transition from/to the sending school. At its core, the supporting U14 academic program aims to engage individuals in student-centered and research-based studies of Math, Social Studies, Science, and English. Students will have the opportunity to participate in experiential, project-based, and interdisciplinary learning initiatives throughout the year. To learn more about our guiding philosophy and curriculum click here.
Culture
Strive to build team culture focused on a shared sense of 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.
