U.S. Ski & Snowboard Introduces Moguls National Development Group

As a part of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s goal to help grow the pipeline of moguls skiers in the United States, U.S. Ski & Snowboard has launched the Moguls National Development Group (MONDG) to help further develop the next generation of moguls athletes.
The Moguls National Development Group is a pool of the best developmental moguls athletes in the country based on head-to-head performance at NorAms, U.S. Championships, and other domestic FIS events. Athletes selected for the MONDG are recognized with an invitation to national development projects during the 2025-26 season. MONDG programming aims to propel athletes toward the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Strategic training opportunities will be organized during the preparation and competition periods to emphasize technical and tactical development in each athlete. An emphasis on conditioning will provide the backbone for advancement throughout the winter. The MONDG’s overall mission is to provide consistent, top-tier support for the growth of our next-generation athletes. The program will collaborate with the athletes’ current program and coaches to ensure athletes receive the best possible training, support and resources.
MONDG athletes will work with U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freestyle Sport Director Matt Gnoza, who will serve as the group's head coach in year one of the program. Throughout the prep season, the group will work with expert guest coaches to increase the athletes' knowledge of skiing and the skills required to compete at the highest level. Guest coaches will include PSIA National Team members AJ Oliver and Elle Matalavage, World Cup & gold medal-winning Olympic coaches Stephen Fearing and Dmitriy Kavunov, along with subject matter experts in sports psychology, nutrition and strength and conditioning. Throughout the year, athletes will have access to CARV, a ski analysis program that gathers data and provides feedback on athletes’ skiing. Madison Hogg, U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Freestyle Development Manager, will serve as the MONDG Team Administrator.
“The Moguls National Development Group is exactly what we need to continue to promote moguls skiing in the United States and ensure our athletes have what they need to become the best in the world,” said Gnoza. “We’ve built a legacy of greatness in our sport, and I think this group will help us continue to build on that legacy.”
The first cohort of athletes selected for the MONDG comprises the best up-and-coming moguls skiers in the country - many with great international and domestic success. Two-time FIS Freestyle Junior World Championship medalist Reese Chapdelaine will headline the group this season alongside 2025 U.S. Championship bronze medalist Jackson Crockett.
2025-26 Moguls National Development Group
(Club; Notable Achievements)
Women
- Anabel Ayad (Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 3rd, Junior World Championships dual moguls team, 2025; Two NorAm podiums)
- Reese Chapdelaine (Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 2025 Junior World Champion, dual moguls team; Two time Junior World Championship medalist)*
- Megan Ciaglo (Wasatch Freestyle; One NorAm podium, Ninth overall, 2024-25 NorAm Cup standings)
- August Davis (Wasatch Freestyle; One U.S. Championship podium; 2025 University Games team member)*
- Katie Dreitlein (Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Three Junior World Championship starts; 10th overall, 2024-25 NorAm Cup standings)
- Eden Kruger (Killington Mountain School; Two Junior World Championship starts; 12th overall, 2024-25 NorAm Cup standings)
- Skylar Slettene (Wasatch Freestyle; 2nd, Junior World Championships dual moguls, 2023; Two NorAm podiums)*
- Sami Worthington (Park City Ski & Snowboard; Two U.S. Championship podiums; 2025 University Games team member)
Men
- Jackson Crockett (Park City Ski & Snowboard; Two Junior World Championship starts; Two NorAm podiums; Two U.S. Championship podiums)*
- Nate Gendron (Wasatch Freestyle; Two Junior World Championship starts; One NorAm podium)*
- Porter Huff (Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 2024 Youth Olympic Games gold medalist, dual moguls team; Two time Youth Olympic Games medalist; Five Junior World Championship starts)*
- Camden Lewis (Gould Academy; Two Junior World Championship starts; One NorAm podium)*
- Jack Petrone (Wasatch Freestyle; Four Junior World Championship starts; Two U.S. Championship top sixes)*
- Gavin Tobey (Wasatch Freestyle; Two U.S. Championship podiums; One NorAm podium)*
* indicates previous World Cup starts