24/25 JUNIOR D-TEAM

The D-team is a year round training program for those athletes who are highly committed and driven towards improvement in their Nordic ski racing, looking to compete beyond the high school season. This is achieved through hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude built around a healthy team culture. D-team athletes have expectations regarding training session attendance, communication, and overall behavior both within and outside of practice.  

NEW AND RETURNING D-team athletes are required to schedule a meeting with head coach, Liz Peterson, to discuss goals as well as expectations of D-team athletes prior to registering for the Endurance United D-team to ensure this is an appropriate program for individual athletes.

D-team program cost: $2900 (starts on April 16 - first day spring training).
Please schedule a meeting with Liz Peterson if you are interested in D-team but your personal schedule differs from the attendance requirement. (Expected to attend 90% of practices spring, summer, fall, plus compete in Junior Cup events).
Camp attendance is strongly encouraged. Camp registration fees are not included in the D-team cost, but D-team athletes will receive a discount on the overall camp fee.

*Monthly payment options available - please contact john.richter@enduranceunited.org for details.

2024/2025 D-TEam benefits

  1. Open attendance at ANY AND ALL EU Junior training sessions all year.

  2. Individualized training plan.

  3. Individual or small group coaching sessions - up to athletes to schedule.

  4. Individual consultation with head coach throughout the year via phone call/email/text/in-person or zoom meetings.

  5. D-team only training sessions.

  6. Regular (weekly/bi-weekly) communication about training, workouts, resources, etc. from head coach.

  7. EU D-team clothing apparel - differs year to year.

  8. A “go to” year round head coach who is readily available to field questions, give advice, and has knowledge in racing in the collegiate scene.

  9. EU JNQ Race support included in registration fee.

  10. First dibs on EU Junior training camps for open spots plus discounted camp fee - training camps are a separate charge and not included in D-team registration fee. (see camp webpage for information on this season’s camps)

    *Endurance United D-team athletes are expected to purchase an EU race suit and compete in the CXC Junior Cup race series.