ABOUT CXC TEAM VERTICAL LIMIT
The CXC Team Vertical Limit was developed and implemented in May 2006 to support athletes with elite aspirations. There are numerous high school and college teams, but there are only a handful of post-collegiate programs for aspiring Olympic athletes. The CXC Team’s goal is to provide coaching, training and modest financial support to a select few individuals that possess the skill, drive and dedication to pursue a goal to represent the US in upcoming World Cup, World Championship and Olympic competitions. A simultaneous goal is to develop athletes which are ambassadors that spread awareness, knowledge and enthusiasm to promote a healthy lifestyle and increase cross country ski participation. Our success requires your support.

CXC Team Vertical Limit Program is developed in a camp training structure consistent with many national ski teams as well as professional cycling teams. We have one camp per month lasting for approximately 2 weeks in the months between May and November. The intent is to provide focused training and support within camp and then provide the athletes the opportunity to go home and work on personal training components pointed out during the previous camp. This format provides a good blend of focused attention revolved around organized training with other strong athletes and get coaching support followed by the opportunity to “go home” and train independently. We spend more time together to and through the race season during the months of mid November to early April.

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TEAM INTERNATIONAL RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS
2007 Nordic World Championshipsmembers :
Laura Vallas finished top 30 in the sprint and Caitlin Compton
2007 U23 Nordic World Championships member :
Laura Vallas finished historical 2nd in the sprint
2007 US Ski Team member :
Laura Vallas
2007 US Biathlon Team member :
Caitlin Compton
2008 World Cup member :
Garrott Kuzzy finished top 10 in the sprint and Brian Gregg
2008 Biathlon World Championships member :
Caitlin Compton
2008 US Ski Team member :
Garrott Kuzzy
2009 World Cup member :
Garrott Kuzzy, Matt Liebsch and Caitlin Compton

2008-2009 TEAM NATIONAL RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS
SuperTour: 12 podiums total
US National Championships:
Caitlin Compton, 1st place
Matt Liebsch, 3rd place
Caitlin Compton/Maria Stuber, 2nd place
Mora Vasaloppet:
Matt Liebsch, 1st place
City of Lakes Loppet:
Caitlin Compton, 1st place
American Birkebeiner (consumer event with over 9,000 participants):
Matt Liebsch, 1st place
Bryan Cook, 2nd place
Brian Gregg, 4th place
Andre Watt, 5th place
Gus Kaeding, 1st place in classic race

PROGRAM PHYLOSOPHY
The CXC Team Vertical Limit is founded on a comprehensive commitment to achieve national and international excellence.

The program is structured to identify and support elite athletes – i.e. the few who display the ability and determination to excel. The CXC Team Vertical Limit expects that the selected few will make a strong commitment to the program.

CXC TEAM VERTICAL LIMIT MISSION
The mission is to close the gap between junior and senior athlete’s development by providing professional world class coaching and training venues. We believe we can be key players in the US Ski Team drive to achieve Olympic podiums by 2010 and Olympic Gold by 2014 in Cross Country Skiing.

CXC Team Vertical Limit athletes are ambassadors of cross country skiing and are involved in the local ski communities by assisting twice a month with the local junior and adult programs through spring, summer, and fall.

The vision of the Team includes the provision of simultaneous athletic and job career advancement. Athletes are allowed to continue their professional career advancement while competing, since they need to be competitive in the job market after retiring from professional sport.

CXC TEAM VERTICAL LIMIT GOAL
The goal of CXC Team Vertical Limit is to make the vision a reality by selecting, training and supporting a team of world-class athletes and by involving those athletes in the regional ski communities. The team delivers role models, ski specific education and motivational support for young athletes throughout the Midwest.

COACHING STAFF
Bryan Fish, CXC Team Vertical Limit Coach
Igor Badamshin, Junior Development Coach
Bill Pierce, Regional Development Coach