National Ski Academy
the home of ski racing and academic excellence
NELMS, Matthew
Birth Year
1995
Home Club
Beaver Valley Ski Club
Skis/Boots/Bindings
Atomic/Atomic/Atomic
What is the best thing that can happen to you this year?
Qualify for Nationals, and meet Ontario team criteria
What gets you pumped up at the race start?
I personally like to try to stay calm. Getting pumped up doesn’t seem to work for me
What's your favourite meal before a race?
There is nothing better than a big bowl of spaghetti with meatballs, or a nice juicy steak and a baked potato
What is the worst thing your parents can say to you at the bottom of a race course?
Nothing, the support of my parents is a really big part of racing and
them having nothing to say would be bad.
What other interests/sports do you have?
Playing golf in the summer as well as road riding, and water sports. I also enjoy sailing and spending time with my family. We are a busy
family all doing different things. So being able to just relax at the
cottage is something nice.
Why did you choose the NSA?
I chose NSA for a couple reasons. You get to ski in Switzerland for 2 months! It was really hard to miss more than half of a course at normal school and still achieve high marks. I heard that the academics are outstanding and the teachers care a lot so that was important. The other athletes are nice and fun to be around, and the coaches are always there to help you. It’s an incredible environment and I’m glad I chose to come here.
What would you tell prospective NSA student athletes?
NSA is a great place; it is a really good balance between ski racing and academics.
If anyone was looking to come to NSA I would recommend it! I only spent three weeks in
Switzerland and it was unbelievable. Where else do you get to do that? It is an experience
I will never forget! I am really looking forward to the upcoming season and the training with
the academy for the full 2 months in Sass-Fee. And when we get back to Collingwood the
atmosphere is no different everyone just usually seems to be in a good mood.
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