25/26 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 Schmit, 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.
*Parent meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30pm via zoom.
D-team program cost: $2900 (starts on April 15 - first day spring training).
Please schedule a meeting with Liz Schmit 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.
2025/2026 D-TEam benefits
Open attendance at ANY AND ALL EU Junior training sessions all year.
Year-round training plan.
Individual and/or small group coaching sessions - up to athletes to schedule.
*Requirement - must meet at least two times on snow during the winter season with head coach for technique/individual session.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.
Regular (weekly/bi-weekly) communication about training, workouts, resources, etc. from head coach.
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.
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.