Name:  Michael Perle
Age: 17
Current Residence: Stratton, Vermont
Stance: Regular

How many years have you been in competitive snowboarding?
I have been in competitive snowboarding for 7 years.

What club and or snowboard camps have you participated with in the past?
I have ridden with Mount Snow Competition Team, and Stratton Mountain School.

Who were your past coaches?
My past coaches were Brandon Beck, Steve Kwasniewski, Dave Redden, Ian Kirk, Mike Mallon

What is your strongest/favorite discipline in your snowboarding?
My strongest discipline is SBX, but my favorite is definitely halfpipe.

Results from last season?
2nd Rev. tour SBX
1st place Burton Am series Mt. Hood
1st place Open Class Nationals

What are some of your past competition experiences?
I started competing in USASA when I was 10 years old in 2004. I have competed every year since and have learned more and more about snowboarding. I have moved through the ranks, starting at USASA and moving into Rev. Tours and Grand Prixs, and hopefully get my first world cup start soon.

What are your sponsors  and or hook-ups?
USASA, Gatorade, and Ramp.

What is your workout/stretch routine in the past?
Going to SMS since 8th grade has provided me with great opportunity for dryland training. This includes strength workouts, gymnastics, and yoga.

 What are your goals for the season?
My goals for this season are to win a rev. tour stop in either SBX or halfpipe. Another goal I have is to make Junior World Championships and finish well. It would also be nice to place at USASA nationals

Why are you STOKED to be on the USASA SNOWBOARD TEAM?
I am stoked to be on the USASA Snowboard Team because it has been a goal of mine since I joined USASA.