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Join
Unleashed
as free-ski
athlete
Join
Unleashed
as free-ski
athlete
Get in Touch
A year-round global freeski system for athletes who want more than the existing pathway. We train across the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere, and focused camps in between — with world-class coaching, uncompromising standards, and a structure built for long-term progression.
Alongside that pathway, we are building a rider- and coach-owned pro team and syndicate — an independent World Cup-level platform with the ambition, structure, and standards to rival the best programs in freeskiing.
our approach
Unleashed gives you a true high-performance environment all year. You get world-class coaching, a clear progression plan, and smart planning around camps and competitions. We take care of the heavy lifting — coordination, travel rhythm, and operational details — so you train more, waste less time, and keep improving with the same trusted coaches and teammates. All built to rival national team standards, without the bureaucracy.
How It Works
How to Join Our
Cimmunities
01
Fill in the registration form
Tell us your level, goals, and availability.
02
Get Matched + Your Plan
We place you in a cohort and share your recommended camp pathway.
03
Train, track, progress
Show up to camps, follow the plan, get feedback, build results.
Plan Details
See What’s Included
In THE Program
Included
Add-ons
Not Included
Coaching at official Unleashed camps (on-snow guidance)
Monthly check-in (progress, goals, next steps)
Competition guidance (event selection, prep timing, priorities)
Video feedback loop (submit clips, get actionable notes)
Performance basics (warmup, mobility, strength guidelines)
Team resources (templates, packing lists, travel checklists)
Community access (athlete chat + updates)
Cohort placement (age/level matched training group)
Season training plan (camps + on-snow focus blocks)
Skip Slopestyle & Halfpipe Discipline
PROGRAMS
World Class Coaches
We do not advertise for coaches. We carefully select and personally invite individuals whose depth of experience, passion, and values align with Unleashed. Roles are built around coaches' strengths, ensuring the right people are in the right environments to deliver the highest standard of training.
Holistic Development
Elite freeski park and halfpipe performance goes far beyond time on snow. Technical training is fully integrated with physical preparation, mental performance, and tactical development. These elements are planned and delivered as one unified system, creating well-rounded, resilient, and adaptable athletes. Parents or guardians are invited to be part of the process and the system and are included in the pathway
Professional Standards
Our ambition extends beyond matching national team standards. Unleashed is committed to redefining access to elite competition and performance pathways by challenging the traditional, centralized model. We believe in decentralized, financially independent professional teams that provide sustainable, future-proof opportunities for athletes to compete and succeed at the highest level.
Athlete-First Approach
At the core of Unleashed is the individual athlete. We design opportunities around each person's goals, needs, and long-term ambitions. Every decision is guided by what best supports the athlete — helping them progress with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Why Athletes
Choose Unleashed
Progress Faster
Clear goals, training blocks, and feedback. Less guesswork, more improvement per session.
Coaching Continuity
Consistent coaches across camps and the season — not random advice every week.
Competition Pathway
We help you choose events that fit your level, safety, and progression — and build results over time.
Access & Opportunities
Visibility moments, partner intros, and the right rooms — when you've earned the readiness.
Real Team Environment
Train with a motivated cohort (age/level matched) and level up together.
Minimizing Injuries
Warmups, mobility, strength basics, and recovery routines — built into your routine.
HIGH GROWTH.
Low competition
huge potential
Choose Your Plan
Aspiring Freeskier Development Program
A global athlete pathway delivered with partners in Switzerland, California, and New Zealand — including Corvatsch, Sugar Bowl, and Wānaka. No minimum commitment required.
Athletes can join at any stage with individualized plans combining local training and international opportunities. Programs focus on technical skills, physical preparation, and competition readiness, supported by elite-level performance services.
This flexible, athlete-centered system goes beyond traditional national models, offering stronger coaching and full use of facilities like landing bags, dry slopes, trampolines, conditioning, medium/pro lines, and halfpipes.
Get in Touch
World Cup Coaching Program
A high-performance pathway for athletes competing at or targeting World Cup and Olympic level. Up to 25 weeks on snow are combined with individualized plans tailored to competition schedules, strengths, and goals.
Delivered in small elite groups, the program blends structured team environments with personal planning, emphasizing precision, consistency, and execution under pressure.
Athletes are supported by integrated services — strength and conditioning, psychology, physiotherapy, and technical analysis — all adapted to individual profiles. Built to meet and exceed national team standards, the program remains flexible and collaborative in managing each athlete’s pathway.
Get in Touch
Professional Syndicate Team Long-Term Vision
Our long-term goal is a professional syndicate team — a new model for elite Snowsport. Athletes train as a unified team while following individualized programs aimed at podium success and long-term career growth.
The system supports progression from development to World Cup level, with training, competition, and support tailored to maximize individual performance within a team framework.
Built to compete with national teams under FIS governance, it combines the strengths of a professional structure with an athlete-centered approach.
Get in Touch
Re-Entry / reset pathway
sometimes the fastest way
forward is to reset the system
We work with athletes who've already been on the competition circuit, but feel stuck, burned out, or caught in a path that no longer serves them—often finishing at the back of the field despite putting in the work.
This pathway is designed to help you:
Reconnect with the sport and rebuild confidence
Shift the focus from results to real skill progression
Identify what's actually holding you back
Common areas we address:
Technical gaps
Conditioning limitations
Mental load and pressure
External expectations and noise
Get in Touch
Bert Jan van Essen
Founder
In Unleashed, Bert-Jan brings the same execution mindset to high-performance freeskiing: creating the structure around the sport—planning, logistics, people, and long-term program quality—so athletes can focus on progression and performance. He’s also the father of Zoë van Essen (www.zoe.ski) and Griffin van Essen, and knows firsthand what it takes to support young athletes through seasons built around training blocks, travel, and consistency.
His freestyle track record includes:
- Organizer, FIS Snowboard World Championships 2007
- Organizer, FIS Europa Cup + Swiss-Ski Park & Pipe Tour “Davos Open”
- President, Verein Freestyle Davos, working to bring a halfpipe back to Davos
A fintech founder and platform builder with 25+ years of experience turning complex ideas into real products. Today he leads Fractionalmission.plus, building infrastructure for tokenised real estate and digital assets.
Show more
Peter Legnavsky
Founder
Peter Legnavsky is an experienced lead coach with a strong track record in high-performance sport. He brings deep expertise in athlete development and talent management, combined with hands-on strengths in coaching, sports management, event planning, and athlete support.
Peter holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching from the University of Comenius (Bratislava) and is known for building structured programs that help athletes progress consistently—on snow, off snow, and as part of a high-functioning team environment.
Show more
FAQ
Frequently
Asked Question
When does the season start?
Do I need to be “elite” already?
How do cohorts work?
Is travel included?
Can I start with a single camp?
Ready to join
with unleashed?
Apply in minutes. We'll confirm your cohort placement and next steps by email.
Get in Touch
Empowering the next generation of elite athletes
Quick Links
About Us
Coaches
Programs
Success Stories
Support
Help Center
Contact
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Terms of Service
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© 2026 Unleashed. All rights reserved.
Get in Touch
Join Unleashed
as free-ski
athlete
Join Unleashed
as free-ski
athlete
Get in Touch
A year-round global freeski system for athletes who want more than the existing pathway. We train across the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere, and focused camps in between — with world-class coaching, uncompromising standards, and a structure built for long-term progression.
Alongside that pathway, we are building a rider- and coach-owned pro team and syndicate — an independent World Cup-level platform with the ambition, structure, and standards to rival the best programs in freeskiing.
our approach
Unleashed gives you a true high-performance environment all year. You get world-class coaching, a clear progression plan, and smart planning around camps and competitions. We take care of the heavy lifting — coordination, travel rhythm, and operational details — so you train more, waste less time, and keep improving with the same trusted coaches and teammates. All built to rival national team standards, without the bureaucracy.
PROGRAMS
World Class Coaches
We do not advertise for coaches. We carefully select and personally invite individuals whose depth of experience, passion, and values align with Unleashed. Roles are built around coaches' strengths, ensuring the right people are in the right environments to deliver the highest standard of training.
Holistic Development
Elite freeski park and halfpipe performance goes far beyond time on snow. Technical training is fully integrated with physical preparation, mental performance, and tactical development. These elements are planned and delivered as one unified system, creating well-rounded, resilient, and adaptable athletes. Parents or guardians are invited to be part of the process and the system and are included in the pathway
Professional Standards
Our ambition extends beyond matching national team standards. Unleashed is committed to redefining access to elite competition and performance pathways by challenging the traditional, centralized model. We believe in decentralized, financially independent professional teams that provide sustainable, future-proof opportunities for athletes to compete and succeed at the highest level.
Athlete-First Approach
At the core of Unleashed is the individual athlete. We design opportunities around each person's goals, needs, and long-term ambitions. Every decision is guided by what best supports the athlete — helping them progress with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
How It Works
How to Join Our
Cimmunities
01
Fill in the registration form
Tell us your level, goals, and availability.
02
Get Matched + Your Plan
We place you in a cohort and share your recommended camp pathway.
03
Train, track, progress
Show up to camps, follow the plan, get feedback, build results.
Plan Details
See What’s Included
In THE Program
Included
Add-ons
Not Included
Coaching at official Unleashed camps (on-snow guidance)
Monthly check-in (progress, goals, next steps)
Competition guidance (event selection, prep timing, priorities)
Video feedback loop (submit clips, get actionable notes)
Performance basics (warmup, mobility, strength guidelines)
Team resources (templates, packing lists, travel checklists)
Community access (athlete chat + updates)
Cohort placement (age/level matched training group)
Season training plan (camps + on-snow focus blocks)
Skip Slopestyle & Halfpipe Discipline
Why Athletes
Choose Unleashed
Progress Faster
Clear goals, training blocks, and feedback. Less guesswork, more improvement per session.
Coaching Continuity
Consistent coaches across camps and the season — not random advice every week.
Competition Pathway
We help you choose events that fit your level, safety, and progression — and build results over time.
Access & Opportunities
Visibility moments, partner intros, and the right rooms — when you've earned the readiness.
Real Team Environment
Train with a motivated cohort (age/level matched) and level up together.
Minimizing Injuries
Warmups, mobility, strength basics, and recovery routines — built into your routine.
HIGH GROWTH.
Low competition
huge potential
Choose Your Plan
Aspiring Freeskier Development Program
A global athlete pathway delivered with partners in Switzerland, California, and New Zealand — including Corvatsch, Sugar Bowl, and Wānaka. No minimum commitment required.
Athletes can join at any stage with individualized plans combining local training and international opportunities. Programs focus on technical skills, physical preparation, and competition readiness, supported by elite-level performance services.
This flexible, athlete-centered system goes beyond traditional national models, offering stronger coaching and full use of facilities like landing bags, dry slopes, trampolines, conditioning, medium/pro lines, and halfpipes.
Get in Touch
World Cup Coaching Program
A high-performance pathway for athletes competing at or targeting World Cup and Olympic level. Up to 25 weeks on snow are combined with individualized plans tailored to competition schedules, strengths, and goals.
Delivered in small elite groups, the program blends structured team environments with personal planning, emphasizing precision, consistency, and execution under pressure.
Athletes are supported by integrated services — strength and conditioning, psychology, physiotherapy, and technical analysis — all adapted to individual profiles. Built to meet and exceed national team standards, the program remains flexible and collaborative in managing each athlete’s pathway.
Get in Touch
Professional Syndicate Team Long-Term Vision
Our long-term goal is a professional syndicate team — a new model for elite Snowsport. Athletes train as a unified team while following individualized programs aimed at podium success and long-term career growth.
The system supports progression from development to World Cup level, with training, competition, and support tailored to maximize individual performance within a team framework.
Built to compete with national teams under FIS governance, it combines the strengths of a professional structure with an athlete-centered approach.
Get in Touch
Re-Entry / reset pathway
sometimes the fastest way
forward is to reset the system
We work with athletes who've already been on the competition circuit, but feel stuck, burned out, or caught in a path that no longer serves them—often finishing at the back of the field despite putting in the work.
This pathway is designed to help you:
Reconnect with the sport and rebuild confidence
Shift the focus from results to real skill progression
Identify what's actually holding you back
Common areas we address:
Technical gaps
Conditioning limitations
Mental load and pressure
External expectations and noise
Get in Touch
Bert Jan van Essen
Founder
In Unleashed, Bert-Jan brings the same execution mindset to high-performance freeskiing: creating the structure around the sport—planning, logistics, people, and long-term program quality—so athletes can focus on progression and performance. He’s also the father of Zoë van Essen (www.zoe.ski) and Griffin van Essen, and knows firsthand what it takes to support young athletes through seasons built around training blocks, travel, and consistency.
His freestyle track record includes:
- Organizer, FIS Snowboard World Championships 2007
- Organizer, FIS Europa Cup + Swiss-Ski Park & Pipe Tour “Davos Open”
- President, Verein Freestyle Davos, working to bring a halfpipe back to Davos
A fintech founder and platform builder with 25+ years of experience turning complex ideas into real products. Today he leads Fractionalmission.plus, building infrastructure for tokenised real estate and digital assets.
Show more
Peter Legnavsky
Founder
Peter Legnavsky is an experienced lead coach with a strong track record in high-performance sport. He brings deep expertise in athlete development and talent management, combined with hands-on strengths in coaching, sports management, event planning, and athlete support.
Peter holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching from the University of Comenius (Bratislava) and is known for building structured programs that help athletes progress consistently—on snow, off snow, and as part of a high-functioning team environment.
Show more
FAQ
Frequently Asked Question
When does the season start?
Do I need to be “elite” already?
How do cohorts work?
Is travel included?
Can I start with a single camp?
Ready to join
with unleashed?
Apply in minutes. We'll confirm your cohort placement and next steps by email.
Get in Touch
Empowering the next generation of elite athletes
Quick Links
About Us
Coaches
Programs
Success Stories
Support
Help Center
Contact
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Follow Us
© 2026 Unleashed. All rights reserved.
Home
Our Approach
Programs
FAQ
Get in Touch
Join Unleashed
as free-ski athlete
Join Unleashed
as free-ski athlete
Get in Touch
A year-round global freeski system for athletes who want more than the existing pathway. We train across the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere, and focused camps in between — with world-class coaching, uncompromising standards, and a structure built for long-term progression.
Alongside that pathway, we are building a rider- and coach-owned pro team and syndicate — an independent World Cup-level platform with the ambition, structure, and standards to rival the best programs in freeskiing.
our approach
Unleashed gives you a true high-performance environment all year. You get world-class coaching, a clear progression plan, and smart planning around camps and competitions. We take care of the heavy lifting — coordination, travel rhythm, and operational details — so you train more, waste less time, and keep improving with the same trusted coaches and teammates. All built to rival national team standards, without the bureaucracy.
PROGRAMS
World Class Coaches
We do not advertise for coaches. We carefully select and personally invite individuals whose depth of experience, passion, and values align with Unleashed. Roles are built around coaches' strengths, ensuring the right people are in the right environments to deliver the highest standard of training.
Holistic Development
Elite freeski park and halfpipe performance goes far beyond time on snow. Technical training is fully integrated with physical preparation, mental performance, and tactical development. These elements are planned and delivered as one unified system, creating well-rounded, resilient, and adaptable athletes. Parents or guardians are invited to be part of the process and the system and are included in the pathway
Professional Standards
Our ambition extends beyond matching national team standards. Unleashed is committed to redefining access to elite competition and performance pathways by challenging the traditional, centralized model. We believe in decentralized, financially independent professional teams that provide sustainable, future-proof opportunities for athletes to compete and succeed at the highest level.
Athlete-First Approach
At the core of Unleashed is the individual athlete. We design opportunities around each person's goals, needs, and long-term ambitions. Every decision is guided by what best supports the athlete — helping them progress with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Why Athletes
Choose Unleashed
Progress Faster
Clear goals, training blocks, and feedback. Less guesswork, more improvement per session.
Coaching Continuity
Consistent coaches across camps and the season — not random advice every week.
Competition Pathway
We help you choose events that fit your level, safety, and progression — and build results over time.
Access & Opportunities
Visibility moments, partner intros, and the right rooms — when you've earned the readiness.
Real Team Environment
Train with a motivated cohort (age/level matched) and level up together.
Minimizing Injuries
Warmups, mobility, strength basics, and recovery routines — built into your routine.
How It Works
How to Join Our
Cimmunities
01
Fill in the registration form
Tell us your level, goals, and availability.
02
Get Matched + Your Plan
We place you in a cohort and share your recommended camp pathway.
03
Train, track, progress
Show up to camps, follow the plan, get feedback, build results.
Plan Details
See What’s Included
In THE Program
Included
Add-ons
Not Included
Coaching at official Unleashed camps (on-snow guidance)
Monthly check-in (progress, goals, next steps)
Competition guidance (event selection, prep timing, priorities)
Video feedback loop (submit clips, get actionable notes)
Performance basics (warmup, mobility, strength guidelines)
Team resources (templates, packing lists, travel checklists)
Community access (athlete chat + updates)
Cohort placement (age/level matched training group)
Season training plan (camps + on-snow focus blocks)
Skip Slopestyle & Halfpipe Discipline
HIGH GROWTH.
Low competition
huge potential
Choose Your Plan
Aspiring Freeskier Development Program
A global athlete pathway delivered with partners in Switzerland, California, and New Zealand — including Corvatsch, Sugar Bowl, and Wānaka. No minimum commitment required.
Athletes can join at any stage with individualized plans combining local training and international opportunities. Programs focus on technical skills, physical preparation, and competition readiness, supported by elite-level performance services.
This flexible, athlete-centered system goes beyond traditional national models, offering stronger coaching and full use of facilities like landing bags, dry slopes, trampolines, conditioning, medium/pro lines, and halfpipes.
Get in Touch
World Cup Coaching Program
A high-performance pathway for athletes competing at or targeting World Cup and Olympic level. Up to 25 weeks on snow are combined with individualized plans tailored to competition schedules, strengths, and goals.
Delivered in small elite groups, the program blends structured team environments with personal planning, emphasizing precision, consistency, and execution under pressure.
Athletes are supported by integrated services — strength and conditioning, psychology, physiotherapy, and technical analysis — all adapted to individual profiles. Built to meet and exceed national team standards, the program remains flexible and collaborative in managing each athlete’s pathway.
Get in Touch
Professional Syndicate Team Long-Term Vision
Our long-term goal is a professional syndicate team — a new model for elite Snowsport. Athletes train as a unified team while following individualized programs aimed at podium success and long-term career growth.
The system supports progression from development to World Cup level, with training, competition, and support tailored to maximize individual performance within a team framework.
Built to compete with national teams under FIS governance, it combines the strengths of a professional structure with an athlete-centered approach.
Get in Touch
Re-Entry / reset pathway
sometimes the fastest way
forward is to reset the system
We work with athletes who've already been on the competition circuit, but feel stuck, burned out, or caught in a path that no longer serves them—often finishing at the back of the field despite putting in the work.
This pathway is designed to help you:
Reconnect with the sport and rebuild confidence
Shift the focus from results to real skill progression
Identify what's actually holding you back
Common areas we address:
Technical gaps
Conditioning limitations
Mental load and pressure
External expectations and noise
Get in Touch
Peter Legnavsky
Founder
Peter Legnavsky is an experienced lead coach with a strong track record in high-performance sport. He brings deep expertise in athlete development and talent management, combined with hands-on strengths in coaching, sports management, event planning, and athlete support.
Peter holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching from the University of Comenius (Bratislava) and is known for building structured programs that help athletes progress consistently—on snow, off snow, and as part of a high-functioning team environment.
Show more
Bert Jan van Essen
Founder
In Unleashed, Bert-Jan brings the same execution mindset to high-performance freeskiing: creating the structure around the sport—planning, logistics, people, and long-term program quality—so athletes can focus on progression and performance. He’s also the father of Zoë van Essen (www.zoe.ski) and Griffin van Essen, and knows firsthand what it takes to support young athletes through seasons built around training blocks, travel, and consistency.
His freestyle track record includes:
- Organizer, FIS Snowboard World Championships 2007
- Organizer, FIS Europa Cup + Swiss-Ski Park & Pipe Tour “Davos Open”
- President, Verein Freestyle Davos, working to bring a halfpipe back to Davos
A fintech founder and platform builder with 25+ years of experience turning complex ideas into real products. Today he leads Fractionalmission.plus, building infrastructure for tokenised real estate and digital assets.
Show more
FAQ
Frequently
Asked Question
When does the season start?
Do I need to be “elite” already?
How do cohorts work?
Is travel included?
Can I start with a single camp?
Ready to join
with unleashed?
Apply in minutes. We'll confirm your cohort placement and next steps by email.
Get in Touch
Empowering the next generation of elite athletes
Quick Links
About Us
Coaches
Programs
Success Stories
Support
Help Center
Contact
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Follow Us
© 2026 Unleashed. All rights reserved.
Home
Our Approach
Programs
FAQ
Get in Touch
Join Unleashed
as free-ski athlete
Join Unleashed
as Free-ski athlete
Get in Touch
A year-round global freeski system for athletes who want more than the existing pathway. We train across the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere, and focused camps in between — with world-class coaching, uncompromising standards, and a structure built for long-term progression.
Alongside that pathway, we are building a rider- and coach-owned pro team and syndicate — an independent World Cup-level platform with the ambition, structure, and standards to rival the best programs in freeskiing.
our approach
Unleashed gives you a true high-performance environment all year. You get world-class coaching, a clear progression plan, and smart planning around camps and competitions. We take care of the heavy lifting — coordination, travel rhythm, and operational details — so you train more, waste less time, and keep improving with the same trusted coaches and teammates. All built to rival national team standards, without the bureaucracy.
PROGRAMS
World Class Coaches
We do not advertise for coaches. We carefully select and personally invite individuals whose depth of experience, passion, and values align with Unleashed. Roles are built around coaches' strengths, ensuring the right people are in the right environments to deliver the highest standard of training.
Holistic Development
Elite freeski park and halfpipe performance goes far beyond time on snow. Technical training is fully integrated with physical preparation, mental performance, and tactical development. These elements are planned and delivered as one unified system, creating well-rounded, resilient, and adaptable athletes. Parents or guardians are invited to be part of the process and the system and are included in the pathway
Professional Standards
Our ambition extends beyond matching national team standards. Unleashed is committed to redefining access to elite competition and performance pathways by challenging the traditional, centralized model. We believe in decentralized, financially independent professional teams that provide sustainable, future-proof opportunities for athletes to compete and succeed at the highest level.
Athlete-First Approach
At the core of Unleashed is the individual athlete. We design opportunities around each person's goals, needs, and long-term ambitions. Every decision is guided by what best supports the athlete — helping them progress with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Why Athletes
Choose Unleashed
Progress Faster
Clear goals, training blocks, and feedback. Less guesswork, more improvement per session.
Coaching Continuity
Consistent coaches across camps and the season — not random advice every week.
Competition Pathway
We help you choose events that fit your level, safety, and progression — and build results over time.
Access & Opportunities
Visibility moments, partner intros, and the right rooms — when you've earned the readiness.
Real Team Environment
Train with a motivated cohort (age/level matched) and level up together.
Minimizing Injuries
Warmups, mobility, strength basics, and recovery routines — built into your routine.
How It Works
How to Join Our
Cimmunities
01
Fill in the registration form
Tell us your level, goals, and availability.
02
Get Matched + Your Plan
We place you in a cohort and share your recommended camp pathway.
03
Train, track, progress
Show up to camps, follow the plan, get feedback, build results.
Plan Details
See What’s Included
In THE Program
Included
Add-ons
Not Included
Coaching at official Unleashed camps (on-snow guidance)
Monthly check-in (progress, goals, next steps)
Competition guidance (event selection, prep timing, priorities)
Video feedback loop (submit clips, get actionable notes)
Performance basics (warmup, mobility, strength guidelines)
Team resources (templates, packing lists, travel checklists)
Community access (athlete chat + updates)
Cohort placement (age/level matched training group)
Season training plan (camps + on-snow focus blocks)
Skip Slopestyle & Halfpipe Discipline
HIGH GROWTH.
Low competition
huge potential
Choose Your Plan
Aspiring Freeskier Development Program
A global athlete pathway delivered with partners in Switzerland, California, and New Zealand — including Corvatsch, Sugar Bowl, and Wānaka. No minimum commitment required.
Athletes can join at any stage with individualized plans combining local training and international opportunities. Programs focus on technical skills, physical preparation, and competition readiness, supported by elite-level performance services.
This flexible, athlete-centered system goes beyond traditional national models, offering stronger coaching and full use of facilities like landing bags, dry slopes, trampolines, conditioning, medium/pro lines, and halfpipes.
Get in Touch
World Cup Coaching Program
A high-performance pathway for athletes competing at or targeting World Cup and Olympic level. Up to 25 weeks on snow are combined with individualized plans tailored to competition schedules, strengths, and goals.
Delivered in small elite groups, the program blends structured team environments with personal planning, emphasizing precision, consistency, and execution under pressure.
Athletes are supported by integrated services — strength and conditioning, psychology, physiotherapy, and technical analysis — all adapted to individual profiles. Built to meet and exceed national team standards, the program remains flexible and collaborative in managing each athlete’s pathway.
Get in Touch
Professional Syndicate Team Long-Term Vision
Our long-term goal is a professional syndicate team — a new model for elite Snowsport. Athletes train as a unified team while following individualized programs aimed at podium success and long-term career growth.
The system supports progression from development to World Cup level, with training, competition, and support tailored to maximize individual performance within a team framework.
Built to compete with national teams under FIS governance, it combines the strengths of a professional structure with an athlete-centered approach.
Get in Touch
Re-Entry / reset pathway
sometimes the fastest way
forward is to reset the system
We work with athletes who've already been on the competition circuit, but feel stuck, burned out, or caught in a path that no longer serves them—often finishing at the back of the field despite putting in the work.
This pathway is designed to help you:
Reconnect with the sport and rebuild confidence
Shift the focus from results to real skill progression
Identify what's actually holding you back
Common areas we address:
Technical gaps
Conditioning limitations
Mental load and pressure
External expectations and noise
Get in Touch
Peter Legnavsky
Founder
Peter Legnavsky is an experienced lead coach with a strong track record in high-performance sport. He brings deep expertise in athlete development and talent management, combined with hands-on strengths in coaching, sports management, event planning, and athlete support.
Peter holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching from the University of Comenius (Bratislava) and is known for building structured programs that help athletes progress consistently—on snow, off snow, and as part of a high-functioning team environment.
Show more
Bert Jan van Essen
Founder
In Unleashed, Bert-Jan brings the same execution mindset to high-performance freeskiing: creating the structure around the sport—planning, logistics, people, and long-term program quality—so athletes can focus on progression and performance. He’s also the father of Zoë van Essen (www.zoe.ski) and Griffin van Essen, and knows firsthand what it takes to support young athletes through seasons built around training blocks, travel, and consistency.
His freestyle track record includes:
- Organizer, FIS Snowboard World Championships 2007
- Organizer, FIS Europa Cup + Swiss-Ski Park & Pipe Tour “Davos Open”
- President, Verein Freestyle Davos, working to bring a halfpipe back to Davos
A fintech founder and platform builder with 25+ years of experience turning complex ideas into real products. Today he leads Fractionalmission.plus, building infrastructure for tokenised real estate and digital assets.
Show more
FAQ
Frequently
Asked Question
When does the season start?
Do I need to be “elite” already?
How do cohorts work?
Is travel included?
Can I start with a single camp?
Ready to join
with unleashed?
Apply in minutes. We'll confirm your cohort placement and next steps by email.
Get in Touch
Empowering the next generation of elite athletes
Quick Links
About Us
Coaches
Programs
Success Stories
Support
Help Center
Contact
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Follow Us
© 2026 Unleashed. All rights reserved.