National Champ!!

Peter Frenette dominates National Championships

Saturday K18 Scheduling Change!

Hello Team Grasshop:

Important scheduling change for Saturday's K18 practice. Instead of jumping during our regular 3-5 time slot, we will be jumping from 1-3pm. Meet at the base lodge, as usual. Former NYSEF, US Ski Team and Grasshopper Coach extraordinaire Larry Stone will be overseeing the session.

Warning, he's a stickler for telemarks!

See you there--

Coach Dave

Important Notice!!!!

Stay in control when roller skiing or you might look like these two who got out of control!!!

12th annual springer tournee

The springer tournee is in the books with Nate Capone pulling in a win for the east on the k64 in the open class. For our j2 boys there was a strong showing with Luke Daniels in 15th, Miles Lussi 16th, and Matt Doyle 23rd out of 28 competitors. Boys are hoping for some longer jumps on Friday to put them in the top ten. Annie Frenette put to solid jumps in and placed 11th in the girls class.

The k90 comp was a little trickier with constant wind holds due to head wind and tail wind switching back and forth during both rounds. Starting with the ladies class Nina Lussi had two respectable jumps and placed 8th out of 18, looking for her to crack the top 5 in Nats on Friday.

The winner in the boys class was our 2010 Olympian Peter Frenette followed by Andrew Bliss in 15th, Cooper Dodds in 18th, Colin Delaney 19th, Nick Fairall 29th, Spencer Knickerbocker 33rd, and Zach Daniels 36th out of 56 boys.

Steamboat training camp

First two days off training are complete here in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and two more epic days of jumping to go. Here are a couple of pics of the crew and of the jumps. Next week springer tournee and nationals we will try and keep you posted!!

Later, Evan

Saturday Practice... Pictoral Update.

See if you can follow along.

Despite there being this:

... on Sunday morning, we will still be doing this:

... on Saturday afternoon from 3-5.

Come and getcha' some!

Coach Dave

Scooped! NYSEF SJ/NC Interviews Danielle Lussi

Danielle, we'd like to sit down and get to know the girl behind the graphite and teal suit.Find out what's tickin'. First off, congratulations on being the valedictorian of your senior class and your recent acceptance to Harvard. We hear they have a pretty good ski jumping program. What's your secret to balancing training, travel, and that super-annoying schoolwork?

The key to balancing training, travel and super-annoying homework is definately procrastination. You should always leave things off until the last second because the most quality work is done under pressure. Ok, thats a lie, as a student athlete you should be sure to have great communication with your teachers and let them know well ahead of time when you will be missing their class so they don't take it personally when you're off galavanting on a ski jumping trip. Pluses of the situation also inclued a) starting your homework and missed classwork shinanigans before you leave b) getting a headstart on assignments while away c) people will automatically put their trust in you as a responsible young student.

We're giving you $8 to buy anything you want in the Price Chopper cereal/breakfast foods aisle. What's it gonna be?

Cereal and breakfast food aisle favorites definately include a mixture of Aldi's knockoff Special K with Red Berries, Marshmallow Matey's and of course a highly professional smoothie directly out of the kitchen of Frenette and Lussi Industries. (Call me or Annie for some tips on how to make the most delicious blended creation on the face of the Earth, yes they rival and beat Starbucks Strawberries and Cream Frapaccinos)

Good. This isn't real. We don't have $8 for you to borrow anyway. Speaking of which, rent is due. Do you have $50? Seriously though, what's your favorite jump hill. Why?

Favorite ski jumping hill: Steamboat Springs, Colorado’s lovely K68 for sure. I am currently there and loving every minute jumping at this spectacular venue. [I decided not to tease the up and coming jumpers with Salisbury, Connecticuts’ K64, as it has recently been knocked over and burned to the ground]

Where do you see yourself in 8 years? Sailing in the Mediterranean? Building rockets? Still involved with ski jumping? Give us the big picture.

In eight years I will be just returning from my Europe Tour with my darling sister Nina after finally gave up on try to graduate from college. I will be married with six children and will have finally invented a plug for the oil spill with my engineering talents. Oh and my husband discovered the seed and cultivation methods of the infamous money tree so feel free to come over and pluck a couple bills from the branches.

Okay, good. We have some openings in the Grasshopper Staff for next weekend's camp. We'd be happy to offer you a 3 year internship. It's a great way to get involved at the ground level, plenty of upward mobility. Heck, in a few years YOU could be the CEO of the NYSEF blog. Yes?

One can only dream.

Thanks D$! You rock. Best of luck in the Saturday Series, and of course in Cambridge this fall. We'll be rooting for ya.

YouTube - Nick Fairall GoPro Helmet Cam Lake Placid.mov

Hey kids ever wonder what is going to be like when you are ready to huck yourself off the K-90 in LP? Well here is a little taste straight from Nick Fairall. Enjoy!!

Are YOU ready for Grasshopper #2?

Good. 'Cause Rob DeMars is. See you July 9th, 9am. Don't forget your "A" game.

Endlich, die Ergebnisse von Grasshopper Camp Tele Tournee Nummer 1!

Come gettcha some!

A hearty congratulations to our champion, Alex Hohman who carries a 6.5 point advantage on the hand-made "Grasshopper Cup", going into Camp #2!

Important Public Service Announcement from Coach Bliss

Coach Bliss says:

"Hey Grasshopper, don't be crazy! Squat landings are for punks. Telemark landings will score you big points. Try one Saturday... or else! Also, take a shower a few times a week."

YouTube - 12 year old, Chris Francis, 140m Ski Jumping Kuusamo, Finland

This is what we want you guys and girls to look like!

12 year old American Chris Francis K-125 in Finland 2001/2002