Welcome to Mavericks – the first ever development program to turn junior athletes into world cup competitors, offering elite-level support in coaching, logistics, sponsorships, and finances. We're all about pushing the limits and conquering every challenge in our path, competing in Downhill and Dual Slalom events across continents, building your résumé and your confidence while having the time of your life!

 

Membership in Mavericks is open to riders from all over the country by application only. Athletes must accept their invitation by Dec 31st with an essay and goal form submitted to Coach Tyson. Mavericks is a limited program for those selected. This is an amazing opportunity to grow and excel.

 

Program details for 2027!

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Multiple options for those invited to Mavericks. You will receive an email indicating what team you're on. 

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Utah Mavericks - 10 Athletes

Remote Mavericks - 5 Athletes

Utah Maverick Devo - 5 Athletes

Remote Maverick Devo - 5 Athletes

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• Mavericks - Must be in the top 10% of their Cat 1 class (regularly finishing top 10). Plus more rigorous pillars, workouts, and training requirements.

• Mavericks Devo: Top 20% of their Cat 1 age group and commit to all Mountain States Cup races and a few Pro DH Series. 

• Open to athletes all over the country

• Remote bike coaching via video and analysis software

• Year-Round Strength and Conditioning Program via TeamBuildr App

• Mental Skills training and support

• Utah Mavericks will train 4 days per week and must get a Solitude and PCMR pass

• Head Coach + assistant coaches

• Includes coaching, mechanic and access to team pit and supplies in Utah and at all races. Race Support Fee is additional per race.

• Race schedule - TN Nats, Pro DH Series, Mountain States Cup Series, access to Europe camps and pre-season training/testing camps.

• Off-season training: Woodward Mondays, Southern Utah training, COR Park jump training on Wednesdays.

• Sponsor gear support + Access to exclusive sponsor discounts from brands like Intense Cycles, Schwalbe tires, Deity, Fox, and more.

• Southern Utah Camps - 2 two day camps in St George in January and February. 1 day of conditioning and dirt jumps and 1 day of shuttling DH (ish) tracks per. Cost is TBD. Transport is TBD.

• Must commit to 1 Misogi per year and demonstrate exceptional academic/educational abilities.  Misogi is a yearly challenge that only has two rules, don't die and it must be hard enough that you have a 50/50 chance of completing it. We have several options from physical challenges to mental challenges, to emotional/existential challenges. Athletes can view their Misogi like a rite of passage of sorts. Some are done as a team, and some are solo challenges. The team Misogi builds camaraderie and solo Misogi build incredible mental strength and fortitude.

• An athlete's "Owners Manual" will be provided after registration

 

Costs: 

Utah Maverick: $3600

Remote Maverick: $1700​

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Race support fees are in addition to this cost and vary per race.