Athletics

Vermont Academy Mount Snow

Imagine the best of both worlds—more than an independent school and more than a snowsports academy.

Vermont Academy Mount Snow offers a unique opportunity for student-athletes to cultivate their passion for on-snow sports while maintaining a consistent college preparatory program. Athletes can elect to train four sessions per week at Mount Snow or board at the Matterhorn campus for a more immersive experience. Our teachers and coaches work collaboratively to support goal-driven student-athletes while instilling confidence, perseverance, and independence. This exceptional combination of elite coaching and strong academic programming sets our students on the path to athletic and academic success—without sacrificing one for the other. For a full snowsports academy experience, we act as a winter boarding school which allows our student athletes to stay in dorms near the slopes so they can hone their skills while maintaining their studies in a one-on-one tutoring environment. Our winter sports boarding school is equipped for intensive full-day training sessions to unlock the true potential of our student athletes.

VAMS - Snowboard

VAMS - Freeski

Vermont Academy Mount Snow Inquiry Form

Vermont Academy Mount Snow Application Link

VAMS Upcoming Events

List of 2 events.

Oct

12

Open House for VA Alumni / Families - Vermont Academy Mount Snow

248 Route 100 West Dover, VT 05356
Oct

18

VAMS at Big Snow (NJ)
10/18/2025 to 10/19/2025

VAMS 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Academics

Our academic instructors at VAMS are experienced career teachers, not just tutors. Student athletes are carefully matched with an educator for each subject and the instructor works closely with VA’s or the sending school’s curriculum to ensure a seamless re-entry in the spring. The weekly schedule itself is thoughtfully curated to create distinct and immersive academic and athletic blocks. The week starts with an academic immersion followed by dedicated time for our athletes athletic pursuits.

VAMS teachers also utilize Vermont Academy’s MAPS® (My Action Plan for Success) program which helps students understand how they work and learn best, how to identify and build on their strengths, and how to develop personal strategies for reaching academic, athletic, and community goals.

VAMS 2025-2026 Weekly Schedule

Educational Options at VAMS

VAMS Starter Program (Month)- This option typically requires your “Sending School” to agree to accommodate the athlete while continuing to be enrolled at that school.

VAMS Legacy Program - (maintain your sending school curriculum) - This is the programming option that VAMS is known for. By selecting this option, your athlete will unenroll from their sending school and enroll in Vermont Academy for the winter term. They will work with a teacher who will ensure that they don’t miss a step when they return to their sending school in April.

VAMS Block Program: This is the VAMS “secret sauce.” By selecting this option, you are enrolling your student-athlete in VAMS block classes. These classes are the fusion of two subjects into one overarching topic. They are rooted in project and group-based learning, reflecting real-world problem-solving, collaboration, and presentation skills. These VAMS blocks have been built around topics that will support the growth and success of winter sports athletes. They range from learning about avalanche awareness, how climate change is affecting the winter sports industry, and exploring the marketing and branding involved in planning and executing a ski trip to achieve business goals. The blocks are mixed grade, allowing students to connect with a more diverse set of learning experiences. The schedules flip each year to ensure that the entire VAMS/VA graduation requirements are met throughout their high school career.

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Cody '25 VAMS Testimonial

Contact and Location

Contact Us!
Should you have questions about any program or aspect of Vermont Academy Mount Snow, please feel free to contact us.

Ben Gardner
Director of Vermont Academy Mount Snow
bgardner@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.365.VAMS (8267)

Daniel Tuite
Assistant Director of Admissions
dtuite@vermontacademy.org
O: 802.869.6613

Location:
248 Route 100
West Dover, VT 05356
802.365.VAMS (8267)

Walter '27 Talks About His VAMS Experience

VAMSNews

List of 3 news stories.

Vermont Academy Goes All In on Winter Sports!
8/6/2025

As Vermont Academy approaches its 150th anniversary in 2026, the school is making a bold statement: winter sports are at the heart of its future. This commitment is embodied in Vermont Academy Mount Snow (VAMS)—our innovative mountain sports program that redefines what it means to be a student-athlete.
Three years ago, Vermont Academy made a strategic move by acquiring Mount Snow Academy (MSA). This acquisition was more than a purchase—it was a rejuvenation of VA’s historic philosophy of “love of the land”, connecting academic excellence with outdoor adventure. Today, that vision has evolved into VAMS—a comprehensive, flexible, and elite training program for U12 to post-graduate alpine athletes.

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2024-2025 Season Highlights - Alpine
4/15/2025

What a year for the VAMS Alpine program and our athletes!

Our team was amazing. The smiles, talent, improvement, and engagement were awesome. To be honest, all our VAMS Alpine athletes are winners and will go far in life as they mature and develop into adults. As we always say, we focus on the effort and follow a process. The effort this season was great, and we truly believe we have a good process in place to develop young athletes, preparing them to perform at the races and, more importantly, in life.

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2024-2025 Season Highlights - Freeski
4/15/2025
The 2024-2025 Season set the bar high for the VAMS Freeski Team. Abundant highlights include competitive success, immense progression, team and community building, coach development, and facility upgrades. Now that the season is wrapped up, it’s worth a moment to reflect on the plethora of positive developments for the team.
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Meet the VAMS Team

List of 8 members.

Ben Gardner

Director of Vermont Academy Mount Snow

(802) 365-8267

University of Colorado Denver - MA
Colorado College - BA
Brett Sewing

Director Facilities and Food
Jarrod Seavey

Freestyle and Marketing Director
Peter Stokloza

Director of Alpine Programs
Ian Bryce

VAMS Select Freeski Coach
Nick Falbo

Head Coach Snowboarding
Haley Goff

Snowboard and Skier Cross Coach

University of Vermont - BS

Bio
Raised in and proudly calling Jay Peak home, Haley joined Vermont Academy and Vermont Academy Mount Snow in 2025. As a northern Vermont native with deep roots in the local mountain community she has been snowboarding since the age of four years old and has built her life around the sport and the outdoor lifestyle that defines this region.

A graduate from the University of Vermont with a degree in Physical Education and a minor in Coaching, she was an active member—and later an officer—on the UVM Snowboard Team, helping to lead and organize team events, foster community, and support rider development.

Haley’s experience both as an athlete and a student leader allows her to bring a unique blend of energy, mentorship, and professionalism to any program. She is passionate about helping young athletes grow on and off the snow, and is excited to contribute to the culture and success of institutions like Vermont Academy and Vermont Academy Mount Snow.

Beyond snowboarding, Haley enjoys hiking, playing soccer, and staying active in the outdoors. She is committed to giving back to the community that shaped her and to helping the next generation of student-athletes find their path.
Patty Boerem

Academic Director