skiray Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 First, I have to admit this was not my idea. Frankly I was a little reluctant. In the end I did it for my girls. (Thanks Michelle, Rhoni and Anna for talking me into it.) My wife, Michelle, and I decided to "sponsor" a Jr. High girls trick ski team. We took our two girls and 6 of their friends and started a team. We chose trick due to time constraints and equipment. Our plan was to try to have practice two days a week July, August and Sept. We are taking them to a tournament on 9/20. Stats: First practice - 1 girl had been on combo tricks before. 2 of the girls had skied before. (3 could ski, 5 could not) 2 girls let me know they couldn't start practicing until second week of August. 17th practice (today) - 1 girl has quit. We have the following combo trick runs constantly in practice: Girl 1 - sideslide Girl 2 - sideslide, reverse Girl 3 - sideslide, reverse Girl 4 - sideslide, reverse, 360 Girl 5 - sideslide, reverse, 360, reverse, FB, BF Girl 6 - sideslide, reverse, 360, reverse, FB, BF Girl 7 - sideslide, reverse, 360, reverse, FB, BF, FB reverse, BF reverse They have amazed me. They have overcome a lot. Missed practices, crazy weather and terrible coaching. Four of the girls are now better than me and my wife.... We have had a great summer. We laughed, they cried. (what do expect with a bunch of girls) I need to thank Inboard Solutions for finding us a deal on some skis and Performance for tracking down 3 copies of a trick skiing video. It was worth every dime and has helped me appreciate my skiing more. If you can, you should try to do something like this. They call themselves the Ski Divas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2014 Now that is so cool!!! Nice job Skiray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2014 Talk about growing the sport!! Girl #7 has me beat.... I need to practice more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted August 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2014 Coolest thread and idea ever!!! nice work! The smiles on those girls is so worth your time and energy. Congratulations. "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2014 Very cool that is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 @skiray this is by far the best post of the year. My hat is off to you and your wife!!! Way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted August 27, 2014 Baller Share Posted August 27, 2014 Incredible! Wonderfully creative. I bet we have lifetime skiers from this. You are awesome. As a tricker, I thank you. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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