26/27 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, Emma Stertz, 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: $3000
Please schedule a meeting with Emma if you are interested in D-team but your personal schedule differs from the attendance requirement. (Expected to attend 80% of practices spring, summer, fall, winter plus compete in Junior Cup events).
Camp attendance is strongly encouraged.
*Monthly payment options available - please contact john.richter@enduranceunited.org for details.
2026/2027 D-TEam benefits
Open attendance at ANY AND ALL EU Junior training sessions all year.
Three EU Camps. (June-Cable, August-Local Tour, November-On-snow)
Year-round training plan.
Individual consultation with head coach throughout the year via phone call/email/text/in-person or zoom meetings.
Open access to EU office “gym” for strength workouts when coach is available. Athletes must schedule at least 2 days in advance.
EU D-team clothing apparel - differs year to year.
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.
EU JNQ Race support included in registration fee.
*Endurance United D-team athletes are expected to purchase an EU race suit and compete in the CXC Junior Cup race series.