United States Ski and Snowboard Athlete Development Pipeline System

Merrill Lynch professional Keefe Gorman is an accomplished New York-based wealth management advisor with over three decades of experience. Founder of the Gorman Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Keefe Gorman assists individuals and institutions in achieving their wealth management goals. Outside work, he is a United States Ski and Snowboard Association member.

The United States Ski and Snowboard Association avails the resources athletes require to achieve global excellence. The association manages multiple programs, including the Athlete Development Pipeline System, whose goal is to set a clear path for athletes engaged in skiing and snowboarding and enable them to win at every level on the global stage.

Athletes learn the guidelines for progressing through the United States Ski & Snowboard competition system. The pipeline details the individuals responsible for athlete development at various stages, such as divisions, clubs, and the United States Ski Team. The critical goals of the program are to promote a multi-discipline athlete development process, identify talented athletes and coaches around the country, and train and empower them. Other goals include establishing a nationwide system where athletes receive support by empowering clubs, academies, regions, and programs.