Welcome to the Development academy!
More than technical coaching. Confidence-building, resilience-building, and belonging-focused training for committed youth riders.
Join Squamish MTB Academy’s Development Academy to unlock your full potential. Designed for riders aged 9–15 ready to progress beyond casual riding, this program combines advanced skill development with mentorship, mindset coaching, and community – creating confident, resilient riders who know they belong.
The Development Academy refines your technical ability, trail speed, and race readiness while building mental resilience and physical strength. Whether you’re aiming for race success or trail mastery, this program combines advanced coaching with a focus on personal growth and belonging.
SPRING DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
key features
- Advanced technical skills (black diamond trails, jumps, drops, descents)
- Race preparation with simulations and strategy coaching
- Physical conditioning tailored for MTB
- Mental resilience and growth mindset coaching
- Small group ratios (1:6) with Certified Coaches
- Race support, Airhouse sessions, dirt jump training
- Exclusive SMBA/Chromag training top and race jersey
- Community engagement (trail days, events)
Program Length
12-week program
total sessions
24 (2 per week)
total hours
54 hours
Session dates
April 1 – June 19, 2025
Session times
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00–6:15pm
Pricing
$1350
payment plans available - select payment plan at checkout and we'll take care of the details
FALL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
key features
- Advanced technical skills (black diamond trails, jumps, drops, descents)
- Race preparation with simulations and strategy coaching
- Physical conditioning tailored for MTB
- Mental resilience and growth mindset coaching
- Small group ratios (1:6) with Certified Coaches
- Race support, Airhouse sessions, TIMED practice, Race simulation, DH training.
- Community engagement (trail days, events)
Emphasis on maintaining summer gains and progressing into winter with confidence, resilience, and belonging.
Program Length
8-week program
total sessions
16 (2 per week)
total hours
36 hours
Session dates
September 9 – October 30, 2025
Session times
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00–6:15pm
Pricing
$900
payment plans available - select payment plan at checkout and we'll take care of the details
Eligibility CriteriA
Ages 9–16
Confident and consistent on black trails
Experience with intermediate to advanced features (gap jumps, high-speed corners, technical descents)
Fitness for 3+ hour technical rides with minimal breaks
Strong mindset and desire for structured training
DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 7-8 YEARS
NEW FOR FALL 2025
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00–6:15pm
Starts Sept 9
Our signature twice-weekly program for committed riders who want to go deeper.
The Development Academy blends technical skills, mental game, and progression in a structured, high-coach-contact environment.
Now open to strong 7 + 8 year-olds who are ready for more challenge, commitment, and stoke.
