Name: Parents Guide to Young Athlete Development
Price: 95 CHF
Availability: InStock

A practical introduction for parents of young alpine ski racers, and for parents considering competitive alpine skiing.

Dates

Tuesdays 10 and 17 November 2026

Editions

Runs three times each season. The dates below are the next edition.

Registration

Registration opens 1 October 2026 · register by 3 November 2026

Format

2 sessions · 3 hours live

Location

Live online · 19:00 Central European Time

Course Leader

Nacho García

Fee

CHF 95 (≈ €104 / $116)

Credits

2 ARCI Education Credits

Parents of racers from first club races through the U14 and U16 years, and parents considering whether competitive skiing is appropriate for their child. No coaching background is assumed and no skiing ability is required.

Prerequisites

✓No coaching background required

✓No skiing ability required

✓Open to parents and guardians of alpine ski racers, and to parents considering the sport

Course Leader

Nacho García

Head Coach and Alpine Program Director

Lecturer and workshop conductor, with a real passion for building a solid foundation in alpine ski racing through the development of coaches.

Qualifications

CSCF (Canadian Ski Coaches Federation) International Race Coach · NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program, Canada) Coach · CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance) Level 3 · ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association) · J+S (Jugend + Sport) Alpine Ski Coach, Switzerland · EEE alpine ski instructor, Spain · Sports Psychology for High Performance (Barça Innovation Hub)

Coaching experience

Coaching experience at Olympic Games, World Cup, Europa Cup, NorAm, South American Cup and FIS level · Former speed race centre director, Norway · Speed specialist, working with national-team athletes · Mental coach specialist, running workshops and mental coaching for athletes across all disciplines · University alpine ski race coaching, Switzerland · Structure Director, head coach, speed coach and coordinator

Physical development and maturation
Cognitive and emotional development
Mental performance and goal setting
Parent, athlete and coach roles
The competition environment and equipment
Choosing a ski program
The competitive pathway and university sport

01Understanding the Young AthleteTuesday 10 November 2026 · 19:00 CET
02Supporting the Athlete's PathwayTuesday 17 November 2026 · 19:00 CET

Interpret a child’s development against their own stage of growth rather than against the fastest in the group.
Distinguish the responsibilities of the coach from those of the parent.
Evaluate a club or academy before committing a season and a budget to it.
Understand the competitive pathway, including the outcomes that lie outside professional racing.

Fee

CHF 95 (≈ €104 / $116)

How to register

Use Register interest above. ARCI replies with a payment link and confirms the place once payment is received. Places are confirmed in the order payment arrives.

Payment

Payment is made online by card or PayPal, through a link ARCI sends for the course. No payment is taken on this site.

Session format

60 minutes education + 30 minutes discussion per session

Language

English

Attendance

Sessions are attended live. Registration constitutes a commitment to attend the scheduled sessions. No participant limit is published; larger groups are divided for the discussion period.

Course material

Each session is taught from an ARCI presentation. Registering gives you an ARCI account and access to the ARCI app, where the material from your course is available to review at any time, on a phone or in a browser.

ARCI Education Credits

2 ARCI Education Credits. Your ARCI Education Credits remain part of your ARCI learning record and may contribute toward future ARCI education and training programs, subject to the requirements of each program.Credits never confer automatic admission, certification, exemption, qualification or equivalency. The requirements of each future ARCI program decide how credits are recognized.

Cancellation

Written cancellation 28 days or more before the first session is refunded in full. Between 14 and 27 days, half the fee is refunded. Inside 14 days, or after the course has started, no refund is given. A session you do not attend is not refunded and is not transferable. If ARCI cancels the course, everything paid is refunded in full.

Fees are charged in Swiss Francs. Euro and US dollar figures are indicative, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-06.

Parents Guide to Young Athlete Development

Prerequisites

Nacho García

Other ARCI Open Education Courses

Ski Racing Foundations

Mental Training Fundamentals for Young Athletes

Mental Training for High Performance

High Performance Ski Preparation & Boot Fitting

Speed — Training and Racing Fundamentals

ARCI Masterclass Series