XIP Training Systems

09/30/2026

The foliage is 🔥 in the NEK! Here’s a shot from the upstairs members lounge in the new digs. Getting closer…

09/25/2026

09/23/2026

Content share! Build stronger, more durable knees with these movements.

I recently posted this newsletter for our sister site, Ridgeline Athlete. But the video content I shared is super valuable for athletes of all makes and models, not just backcountry athletes. Chances are that if you're an active indvidual who enjoys doing "sporty things" your knees are going to take...

09/09/2026

It was great to have and Emerson Jarvis stop in for a mini camp prior to physical testing and the start of their school year . Couple savages!

Both girls completed a really solid summer of training through a remote program we designed for them to address weaknesses and physically prepare them for their sport of ski racing. Keep charging ladies!

🔥If you want to train with XIP remotely shoot us a DM and we’ll set up a consultation call👊

09/01/2026

We love getting unsolicited testimonials from parents of our athletes! Thank you for your kind words and trusting our team with your child!

"I can’t say enough good things about the exceptional training that is available at XIP! A truly extraordinary team of professional trainers bring out the best in our young athletes. We are extremely fortunate to have such a fine organization in our community."

-David

08/31/2026

If you have limited time with athletes it’s best not to spend too much time doing “weird” s**t.

I’m all for a good prep circuit, working those fascial slings, and some needed “prehab” in an athletes program. But when you only get them seasonally it’s best to not stray too far from modalities that will actually improve the operating systems and provide enough stress for the system to respond to.

Lift something heavy and move something fast, is a contrast training method of pairing a heavy lift with a similar but lighter movement, such as a jump, a throw, a sprint, or maybe plyometric type of movement with shorter faster ground contact times. There’s a lot of neural excitation that happens, which is vital to strength and conditioning program success. There’s also a lot of neuromuscular coordination from heavy resistance training paired with the high speed coordinative movements paired with it. This is also vital to athletic success.

Quite simply, it allows you to expose connective tissues to the thing that makes them more durable (resistance training) and the thing that helps them apply force and accept force faster, (speed, power and plyometrics).

It doesn’t have to be crazy complex. Keep it simple, and apply enough heavy stress to elicit tissue adaptation, and enough high speed, explosive movements to keep them athletic. Don’t be too weird in your programming.

08/28/2026

Group training at XIP is second to none!

A kick ass community that’s supportive, and fun.

Trainers and coaches who truly know how to keep you safe and effective every session, while pushing you be your best.

Morning, midday and evening classes to fit into every schedule. All you have to do is show up and put in the work.💪🏼

Why wait? Let’s get started today.!

08/26/2026

🔥Fall Kids Camp

Our fall kids camp starts next week! A great opportunity for athletes ages 6-9 to build the engine and create stronger foundations for athletic success in the future.

Athletes can choose up to 12 weeks of training on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm each week. Pick which weeks work best for your fall schedule, either 1 or 2 days/week.

Email us at [email protected] to register. Sibling discounts for those with 2 or more athletes attending.

08/16/2026

This summer marks 20 years of on field speed and agility camps for XIP. It also marked the first year of these sessions being offered at our new location, where we are currently building the next chapter for XIP. A "campus" that will have it all and allow us to expand our athletic development operations in the years to come.

The first on field camps began in 2006, years prior to XIP opening, with a handfull of driven local middle school athletes who just wanted to get faster. If memory serves me our shirts had a "speed kills" printed on them somewhere. Not much has changed.

Here's a few pics from a training session on the lower field of the new lot. I'm sure many of the XIP alumni are happy to see there's a good hill for our resisted sprint work. Wouldn't have it any other way💪🔥

If you're an XIP alum comment below with what year you attended your first XIP camp.

08/14/2026

🔥Middle School Fall Camp starts 9/1!

Our middle school camps train the athletic foundations with an emphasis on speed & agility, power & plyometrics, resistance training of all types, coordination and balance, & exposure to as many shapes & positions possible under varying speeds and levels of strain. All the goods! A lot of fun combined with the right amount of intensity and technique for athletes aged 10-14.

✅Fall camp will train on T/Th from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Choose up to 12 weeks of training through the fall camp to help fit busy schedules.

👉Discounts offered for 12 week commitment.

👉Email [email protected] to register.