The mission of the Mount Snow Academy snowboard program is to develop the student’s mind and body in order to create well-rounded athletes. We prepare our athletes for all levels of snowboard competition including the Grand Prix, USASA Nationals, World Cups, X-Games, and even the Olympics. We practice intensive dry-land training to help our athletes stay focused and to help them achieve their goals. We implement these training techniques with rigorous on-hill preparation to allow our athletes to reach their full potential in their snowboard careers. Mount Snow offers renowned facilities with their world class Super-Pipe and multiple terrain parks.

Head Snowboard Coach
Steve Kwasniewski
Steve is the Head Snowboard Coach at Mount Snow Academy. He has been coaching at the Academy since its introduction of snowboarding in 1998. Steve has coached athletes in all major snowboard competitions including X-Games, Grand Prix, U.S. Open, World Cup, and USASA Nationals. Snow boarding has taken Steve from Switzerland to Canada and to points across the United States. He has trained numerous National Champions and Olympic Gold Medalist Kelly Clark throughout her five years at the Mount Snow Academy. Steve holds a USSA level 1 coaching and official’s certification along with a USASA level 2 trainers certificate. A former competitor, Steve is no stranger to contests, but realized his true satisfaction came from working with young athletes to help them achieve their dreams.

Snowboard Coach
Will Rivera
Will has been coaching at MSA since 2003. A Level 2 USASA Coach, he is experienced in all disciplines including racing, boardercross, halfpipe, and slopestyle. Will, a former competitor himself, has helped lead MSA athletes to top finishes at many prestigious competitions including the USASA Nationals, the Revolution Tour, and the U.S. Open. During the summer months he coaches at snowboard training camps at Mt. Hood, Oregon, and trains skateboarders at Woodward Skate Camp in Pennsylvania. Every season Will looks forward to helping athletes achieve their personal best.