Fueling Success: 5 Impactful Ways Your Donation Supports OMS
“As former OMS and Competition Center parents, we can attest to the immense benefits of participating in these programs. Student-athletes develop a work ethic and self-confidence that become the foundation for a successful future. This campaign is a critical component of the annual budget, which allows OMS to support our student-athletes in the realization of their dreams.”
Professional Training
Student-athletes learn about proper ski waxing techniques with a guest coach.
Okemo Mountain School provides professional training and coaching to young athletes pursuing their winter sport of choice. Your support directly contributes to the development of these talented athletes, enabling them to reach their full potential. We are able to prioritize top-level training to our coaches and ensure a high coach retention rate. Many of our coaches are USSA 200 or 300 Certified Coaches, and we often have the ability to bring in guest coaches from other organizations, thanks to your donations.
OMS Alumni Joey Okesson is on the U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe Pro Team and current OMS Student-Athlete Sumner Orr is on the U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe Rookie Team. 2023 OMS graduate Josh Rosenberg is attending Harvard University and is on the Division I Alpine Ski Team. OMS has played a crucial role in providing these athletes with the necessary level of training to reach their current level of success.
academic balance
Okemo Mountain School places a strong emphasis on academics, offering a well-rounded education alongside rigorous training. Supporting the school means enabling student-athletes to receive a quality education while pursuing their passion for winter sports, helping them excel in both areas. Your donation allows us to hire amazing teachers as well as to purchase technology and tools that will further enhance our academic offerings. In the past, your donations helped us build a brand new Fitness Facility, and allowed us to make necessary updates to our academic building.
personal growth
Freeski student-athlete spends all morning training on the hill before returning to OMS for afternoon athletics.
Attending a ski and snowboard academy like OMS provides a unique opportunity for personal growth. Students learn discipline, time management, perseverance, and teamwork. By supporting the school, you contribute to the personal development of young athletes, helping them acquire essential life skills and better preparing them for the future.
Thanks to previous donations, we have been able to bring in guest speakers to enhance team building opportunities and invest in valuable programs, like One Trusted Adult.
community engagement
Okemo Mountain School actively engages with the local community by hosting events, like our upcoming Ski & Snowboard Swap, and competitions throughout the winter. All of our student-athletes are required to complete at least 5 hours of community service hours throughout their time at OMS. Last winter, many of our student-athletes worked with local elementary-aged students, teaching them to ski and snowboard. Additionally, they spent time in the community helping stack wood for a local in need, and wrapping presents for a Toys for Tots event.
Student-athletes stack wood for a local neighbor in need.
future of winter sports
By supporting Okemo Mountain School, you contribute to the future of winter sports. Talented athletes who receive proper training and education will become the next generation of role models and ambassadors for their sport. Your support helps ensure the longevity and growth of winter sports.
OMS Alumni Julia Ford is an 8 year member of the US Ski Team, 3-time Downhill National Champion, and competed in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. She is currently the Director of Alpine Skiing at Cardigan Mountain School. Julia is also a valued member of our Board of Directors. It is success stories like this that demonstrates the longterm impact of OMS.
