Team Birkie is made up of individuals who are committed to reaching their potential as cross-country skiers. The goal of the program is to support each athlete’s pursuit of domestic and international excellence by providing necessary infrastructure for success in the sport. This infrastructure includes a full-time coaching staff and individualized year-round training program, experienced race service, equipment sponsors and suppliers, physical therapy, access to training facilities, sports performance testing and a rollerski treadmill, a monetary stipend for expenses, and a group of motivated teammates.
Following application submission, the coaching staff will reach out to you to schedule a video call to further discuss your interest with Team Birkie.
The deadline for all applications is April 15th, 2023.
Summer College Program 2023
In addition, Team Birkie is excited to continue the Summer Collegiate Program. Team Birkie is looking for college athletes who want to take a serious and determined approach to their training and racing, and who want to capitalize on a summer of great training. We look forward to having a motivated and exciting group of collegiate athletes in the Twin Cities this summer!
The program begins June 1st and ends August 20th. The cost of the program ranges from $1,500 to $2,500. Costs of this program include a periodized training plan, daily access to coaching, performance testing & evaluation, and the opportunity for daily training with a high level group of athletes.
New this summer is the Advanced Summer Program. This program offers additional training support and resources beyond the Summer Program. Athletes who sign up for the Advanced Summer Program will have access to the same performance testing and evaluation we use for our Team Birkie athletes. This testing will be conducted on a rollerski treadmill at the beginning and ending of the summer, and will have specific training recommendations based on results from the testing. This is also a great way to track training progress throughout the summer. These athletes will also have access to four technique sessions on the Rollerski treadmill, which has shown to be one of the most effective way to improve technique and skiing efficiency.
Summer Program – $1,500
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All training sessions led by Team Birkie coaches
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Training sessions 5 days per week
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Periodized training plan
Advanced Summer Program – $2,500
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All training sessions led by Team Birkie coaches
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Training sessions 5 days per week
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Periodized training plan
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Performance Testing & Evaluation on rollerski treadmill (beginning and end of the program)
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Individual Technique or Training Sessions (4) on a rollerski treadmill supervised by Team Birkie coach
The deadline for all applications is April 15th, 2023.
