SUMMER TRAINING Group
The Superiorland Summer Training Group is a flexible, three-day-per-week program designed to help high school age Nordic skiers build the fitness, strength, and technical skills needed for winter success. Summer provides the best opportunity to develop the aerobic foundation essential for skiing and other endurance sports, while roller-skiing, running, cycling, and strength training to improve technique, balanced fitness, and overall athleticism. Intended for skiers preparing for local and regional competition—including the Michigan State Meet and Junior Qualifiers—or anyone looking to develop a broad base of aerobic fitness. The program also welcomes former and prospective athletes looking to improve their endurance fitness through fun, challenging group training. Our focus is on long-term athlete development, creating a strong foundation for both competitive skiing, lifelong participation in endurance sports, and a love of the outdoors.
Scholarship discounts are available on the registration form.
All shirts are wicking, athletic fabric. The yellow shirt is available in unisex/men's version and in a women's cut. The pink shirt is only available in the unisex/men's cut. Choose a size/color combination keeping in mind there is - NO XXL women's cut and NO XS unisex/men's cut . LOGO will be centered on chest - not as shown. Additional shirts are available with this order for an $27 fee. Use this space only for additional shirts after ordering your no-cost shirt
Participants MUST use safety equipment as instructed by the coach while roller-skiing. Individual SSC membership for the youth enrolling in the Summer Training program and use of Club roller skis and boots (if needed) are included in the fee. You may Add-on a 2026-27 Family Membership for $15 here.
For more information about our 2026 Summer Training program click here
Head Coach: Dave Slette
Assistant Coach: Mitchell Delong will help on some Saturdays this summer.
Contact: Head coach Dave Slette (dslette@frontier.net)
Ages: 13-19 (U16—U20 USSA Levels)
When: June 15 - August 15, 2026
Where: Practices take place on multiple trail venues in the Marquette area.
Price: $230.00 includes individual membership for the participating athlete and use of SSC roller skis and boots if needed.
Scholarships are available to those in need. Please use one of the coupons at the bottom of the registration page or email superiorlandskitreasurer@gmail.com for more details.
Loaner roller skis and boots are available on a first come first serve basis.
Be sure to install the TeamReach app and ask Coach Slette for the group code to receive training program communications!
Dave Slette, head coach for the Race team for the past two Nordic skiing seasons and assistant coach in 2023-24, was previously the Head High School Coach in Rhinelander, WI. He’s also coached both middle and elementary programs and has a wealth of experience and deep love of the sport.
Mitchell Delong both skied with the Michigan Tech team. Mitchell has been with the SSC race team for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. His ski career highlights include being a 3-time Michigan State Cross Country Skiing Champion, 6-time USSA Junior Nationals All-American, Nordic Skiing Team Captain at Michigan Tech and earning the Harold Meese Sportsmanship Award for the MTU Nordic Team.
Head Coach Dave Slette
Assistant Coach Mitchell Delong and his wife
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