BEYOND SPORT
LIFE SKILLS ALONG WITH SKATING SKILLS.
We teach life skills encompassing problem solving, leadership, goal-setting, discipline, confidence, and self efficacy through the sport of speedskating transcending into daily life.
OUR MISSION
To support and accelerate the development of high potential, motivated speedskaters to become competitive, successful skaters at the national and international levels through application of best practices in coaching, on & off ice training, performance measurement/feedback, and sports psychology. We aim to recruit, equip, and, retain skaters beginning with the grassroots/club level and then help them continue their next steps along the path so they can reach their maximum potential and greatest rewards in the sport.
OUR UNIQUE POSITION
Based out of the Pettit National Ice Center, a USOC Training Facility, and, one of just three indoor 400 meter long track speedskating ovals in North America, along with two international-size hockey/short track rinks, the ASE is one of just two programs in the country designated as Official US Junior Development Speedskating Programs by US Speedskating.
OUR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES
#1, hands-down, it is our people, from our coaches to our teammates, that create the culture that drives everything we do. We are personally accountable to ourselves and each other, and committed to being persons of integrity who are internally motivated, outwardly and genuinely caring and supportive, while also being well-balanced and well-rounded persons with a long-term focus in our approach to skating and life.
Big enough to offer a complete program while small enough to provide a high level of individual attention.
Centered in an area rich in history, tradition, human resources, and “infrastructure” in the sport – which provides a strong base of mentors, coaches, officials, fans, donors, competitions, and institutions who know, value and support speedskating.
Surrounded by a wide variety of educational institutions representing every academic area, of every size, of every level, and, every type – public and private, giving skaters valuable choices in shaping their futures.
Located in the Milwaukee-Chicago metropolitan corridor on the shore of the largest fresh water lake in the USA, centrally located in the United States, and, easily and affordably accessible by highway, rail, bus and air transportation, with great access to diverse amount of world class cultural, artistic, ethnic, culinary, entertainment, and recreational options.
A low cost of living coupled with a good variety of work and internship options, which help skaters on a budget.
Good housing options – from host families, to exclusive, dedicated skater duplex housing, to dormitory style housing through affiliated organizations, to a plentiful, affordable, safe and close-by supply of a variety of housing options in the local market of rental apartments, condos, duplexes and single family homes.
OUR COACHES – getting back to our #1 advantage…our people, beginning with
Hongyang Wang Head Short Track Coach
Eric Cepuran Head Long Track Coach
