Welcome to the Development academy!
Join Squamish MTB Academy’s Development Academy, our twice-weekly after school program for committed riders aged 7–16 ready to progress beyond Club.
Through advanced skills coaching, mentorship, race-inspired training, and a strong focus on confidence, resilience, and belonging, riders develop the skills and mindset to tackle bigger trails and bigger challenges.
Whether your goal is mastering technical terrain, preparing for racing, or simply becoming a stronger, more confident rider, Development Academy provides the structure, coaching, and community to help you get there.
More than technical coaching. Confidence-building, resilience-building, and belonging-focused training for committed youth riders.
SPRING program
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
march 31 – June 18, 2026
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 program
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 15 – november 5 , 2026
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
Recommended for riders aged 9–16
who are comfortable riding black trails and ready for a higher level of commitment.
Riders should be confident on technical terrain, motivated to improve,
and capable of completing 3+ hour rides with minimal breaks.
Not sure if it’s the right fit? Reach out—we’re always happy to help place riders in the program that will help them thrive.
DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 7-8 YEARS
Now available
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00–6:15pm
Strong and motivated 7–8 year olds can now join Development Academy.
Designed for younger riders who are ready for more challenge and commitment,
this group follows the same twice-weekly structure while receiving the support needed
to build advanced skills, confidence, and independence.
Not sure if Development Academy is the right fit?
Every rider develops differently. If you’re unsure which program is best, get in touch and tell us a little about your rider’s age, experience, and current trail level.
Email us at info@squamishmtbacademy.com and we’ll be happy to help.
