JUNIOR U16 / U18 / U20 (Ages 14-19)
Year-Round Program | $3,550 >>> May 13, 2024 - Mar 29, 2025 <<<
SUMMER Program | $1,650 >>> May 13, 2024 - Aug 19, 2025 <<<
WINTER Program | $1,800 >>> Nov 4, 2024 - Mar 29, 2025 <<<
STRENGTH TRAINING | Planet Fitness requires year membership for $49 + $10/month
Our program is ideal for the endurance athlete or Nordic skier still in school, ages 14-19 years, and all ability levels are welcome. MEA supports your goals whether it is recreation or competition level. The season start dates are listed above, but athletes can join anytime it is convenient for school and life schedules.
Montana Endurance Academy carefully plans (with safety in mind) activities with balanced intensity and volume, while providing individual attention to each athlete and their athletic development in a supportive team atmosphere.
This program consists of seven structured workouts each week with the MEA team along with designated OYO (On Your Own) days. Training, appropriate to seasonal conditions, will include skiing, mountain running, hiking, ski walking, roller skiing, track workouts, games, and mountain/road biking, with two strength sessions in the afternoons/mornings on training days. Opportunities to register for camps and race trips are available.
SUMMER SCHEDULE:
M 8 - 10 AM | 4 - 5 PM Strength*
Tu 8 - 10 AM
W 8 - 10 AM | 4 - 5 PM Strength*
Th OYO
F OYO
Sa 8 - 10 AM
Su OFF
FALL / WINTER / SPRING SCHEDULE:
M 7 - 8 AM Strength* | 4 - 6 PM
Tu 4 - 6 PM
W 7 - 8 AM Strength* | 4 - 6 PM
Th OYO
F OYO
Sa 9 - 11 AM
Su OFF
Schedules are subject to change pending weather or air quality conditions, special events or holidays, etc.
Check TEAM REACH app for updates on locations, workout plans, and other communication.
Training Details:
Structured training program led by coaches educated in Exercise Physiology and Sports Science
Instructors with longtime national and international youth coaching experience
Training plan to help you achieve your personal goals
Technique coaching and video analysis
Seasonal meetings to discuss physical and mental training, technique progression, and nutrition needs
Racing opportunities, local and regional
Winter ski races in the Intermountain Nordic Division
Field testing and time trials
Four to five outdoor training sessions per week with the MEA team - locations in Bozeman vary
Strength training 2x week - *requires athlete to sign up at PLANET FITNESS ($49 year membership fee +$10/month)
A schedule with training details and locations will be emailed each week, with communications also on our TEAM REACH app.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the program.
