The Path to Elite-Level Slalom

A Goal-Oriented Coaching Pathway for U14–FIS Level – Maximizing Quality, Optimizing Cost

If success is your goal—our mission is to build the foundation.

Are you looking for coaching for your child (U14–U16 & first-year FIS athletes) that genuinely targets the international level, while offering your family a sustainable, supported path and financially sound solutions? AlpineRace Team Finland offers small-group coaching for ambitious young athletes, where quality, the individual development path, and sustainability are always the priority.

We don’t compare, we develop. An athlete's progress is always evaluated against objective progression standards and their own multi-year plan, not by comparison to other skiers. In our small group (max 12 athletes), every session focuses on quality of repetitions rather than volume, and all decisions prioritize long-term progression over short-term junior results.

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The Core Five Pillars for This program

1. DEVELOPMENT FOLLOWS A LONG-TERM, HIGH-PERFORMANCE PATHWAY
   The objective is to support the athlete toward the physical, technical, and psychological demands of future high performance.
2. SLALOM IS THE CORE OF TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
   Slalom guides technical growth. All training—including Giant Slalom (GS) and freeskiing—is designed to strengthen the specific skills required for high-level slalom performance.
3. COACHING IS COLLABORATIVE AND SUPPORTED BY OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS
   The coach and athlete work in close partnership, utilizing individualized feedback, timing data, and video analysis to drive continuous technical development.
4. YEAR-ROUND SNOW TRAINING BASED ON A STRUCTURED PLAN
   The program offers year-round snow training (approximately 110 full snow days) in diverse conditions (indoor training, Himos, Levi) to maximize skill density.
5. AFFORDABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ARE CORE CONSIDERATIONS
   All decisions prioritize accessibility and sustainable operation, maximizing developmental benefit with minimal financial and ecological burden.

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Slalom Technique Drives Success

Slalom (SL) is the core discipline of our program. Our goal is to create a solid technical foundation for young skiers, providing them with excellent prerequisites to continue their careers at the international level and develop into elite-level SL athletes. We focus purely on SL specialization, and we do not include SG or DH to minimize injury risk and cost.

Structured Year-Round Training Season

The program offers a structured, year-round training pathway that includes approximately 110 full snow days. Training is executed in diverse conditions (indoor training, Himos, Levi) to maximize skill density and developmental benefit. Recovery and load balance are deliberately built into the preparation plan.

Interested? Request the detailed season plan!

The more detailed, month-by-month annual program schedule is available to interested parties. Please contact us to receive the exact plan for the whole season.

Sustainable Balance Between Sport and School

Athletic development is built on a sustainable foundation where school progress and personal wellbeing are primary concerns. A healthy and well-rounded identity outside of sport is key, as it protects the athlete's long-term motivation and mental balance. We support this balance: the coach can assist communication with schools and teachers, and weekly routines always include time for schoolwork, training, recovery, and social life.

Maximum Developmental Value and Cost-Effectiveness

We prioritize solutions where every euro invested produces real developmental value with minimal financial burden.

• Optimized Logistics: The annual program is designed to be efficient, minimizing unnecessary travel and maximizing snow and skill density.
• Cost-Effective Equipment Solutions: Required equipment is optimized for SL, and we guarantee the best pricing through our Rossignol partnerships.
• Time and Money Saving Services: The coach maintains the athletes' skis (in the hall), which simplifies family logistics and reduces overall costs.
• Transparency: We offer a transparent annual coaching fee. A detailed breakdown of the total program costs will be provided during contract negotiations.

Experience Guarantees Quality

Coach Mikko Peltonen is responsible for the coaching, bringing over 40 years of coaching experience and top-level expertise in the sport, technique, and equipment. He has coached several promising skiers, including Jukka Markkanen.

Are You Ready to Build the Future Elite Slalom Skier?

AlpineRace Team Finland is looking for committed U14–FIS level skiers and their families who share a passion for long-term, quality-focused development.

Contact us to discuss your athlete's development path:

team.mikko@gmail.com

+358 (0)400 4030 84