Saint Michael's College Athletics: Alpine Skiing: The Road to Winter

Hey Purple Knight fans!
This is Gabbi from the Alpine Ski Team. Learn about me here: http://bit.ly/ajBteN
Now, onto what is important: The team! We have spent this fall getting into shape and craving snow. Mondays and Wednesdays are for cardio and agility workout. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we do a weight lifting program. On Fridays, we have game day, where the team participates in soccer or speed-ball. It lets everyone work off the aggression of not yet having snow. :-P Mostly, it's just a fun break from the normal workouts and it's good for the fancy footwork.
This year, we have ten women and ten men trying out for the team, but we will only be able to name 9 of each. (To meet the athletes, head to the Ski Team Blog.) This has made everyone extra motivated to get in shape and participate in things like team dinner. Despite the individual competition, the team has very close over the past few months, which is a great indicator that the team will be cheering their teammates on in the start gate and at the finish line!
We also have a new coaching situation this year. Our head coach is Angus "Gus" Macleod and our assistant coach is Molly Macleod. (See their bios here: http://bit.ly/aMS9xq) Gus was with the team last year, but this will be Molly's first season. She has been with the team full-time as of Nov. 8th. She is going to be a fabulous addition to the Alpine Ski Team.
Below are some pictures of the team and I will be posting pictures after the team gets on snow at Stowe this weekend! For more frequent updates on the team, head to the blog, Twitter, or Facebook page.