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Sunday River Resort in Maine partners with Gould Academy to give boarding school students unmatched mountain access
Mount Abram Bike Park in Maine partners with Gould Academy to give students unmatched mountain access
Gould Academy soccer coach trains student-athletes on Gould's fields on campus in Maine
Gould Academy student-athlete puts on his ski boots at Gould's on-campus performance and tuning center
Gould Academy students ski at Sunday River in Maine daily

 

SUNDAY RIVER RESORT

Nestled within the breathtaking mountain backdrop, just minutes from campus, Sunday River Resort is Gould's premier training grounds and the heart of our winter athletics programs. With access to one of the largest and most advanced ski resorts in the East, our student-athletes train across world-class terrain — on the same slopes that have shaped Olympians and world champions.

EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

Sunday River Facts

870 Skiable Acres

135 Marked Trails

8 Mountain Peaks

2340' Vertical Drop


 

PAUL KAILEY SNOW SPORTS CENTER

Located slope-side at Sunday River Resort, the Kailey Snow Sports Center is a world-class training facility & symbol of Gould’s deep partnership with one of the East’s premier mountain destinations and its community. 

Inside, students develop their skills through video analysis, dry-land conditioning, team meetings, equipment maintenance, and one-on-one mentorship. Outside, our athletes step directly onto the slopes, where a shared passion for snow sports brings out the very best in performance and experience.

The Paul Kailey Snow Sports Center gives Gould Academy students and athletes a great competitive edge

 


 

ALERA GROUP COMPETITION LIFT 

The Alera Group Competition T-Bar Lift provides Gould students and athletes with unmatched access to race training and competitions on Monday Mourning and the Flow State Boardercross course, exclusively for Gould Academy program participants.


 

MOUNT ABRAM

Where access meets adventure — Mt. Abram is more than a ski & ride resort, it’s one of the region’s top mountain biking playgrounds, featuring exclusive MTB chairlift access to Gould students every Wednesday! Through our partnership, Mt. Abram offers students the freedom to push their limits and play without the crowds.

EXPLORE MOUNT ABRAM

Mount Abram bike park in Maine offers Gould Academy students unmatched access and exclusive use on Wednesdays

 


 

WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES — RIGHT ON CAMPUS 

Gould Academy student-athlete and alpine skier checks on and tunes his gear

 

LIEBLEIN PERFORMANCE CENTER

At the heart of Gould's vibrant campus, right at the edge of adventure, the Lieblein Performance Center is where preparation meets possibility. Whether gearing up for a sunrise ski session or fine-tuning equipment in our world-class Wintersteiger®-powered facility — fully staffed by Sunday River technicians — our students have all the tools to perform their best.

PINE HILL — EXPLORE 40KM OF TRAILS

Gould's very own 40-kilometer Pine Hill trail system begins just steps from campus and serves as our daily training ground and race venue. Students also benefit from access to an additional 500 kilometers of groomed Nordic terrain across western Maine — making Gould a true epicenter of all things outdoors, from hiking to skiing, mountain biking and more.


 

FARNSWORTH FIELDHOUSE

The place where Gould's athletic spirit comes to life, Farnsworth Field House features a professional-tier hardwood basketball court, a vibrant indoor skate park, a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor tennis courts, a batting cage, trampoline room, and more! 

Our all-in-one facility welcomes everyone, from competitive athletes to intramural enthusiasts to enjoy awesome sports experiences — train, play & discover new passions.

Gould Academy basketball players compete on campus at Farnsworth Fieldhouse

 


 

TRAIN WITH CONFIDENCE — COMPETE LIKE A CHAMPION 

Gould Academy student-athletes train on campus at APEX Strength & Conditioning Center

 

APEX Fitness & Conditioning Center

Gould’s APEX Fitness & Conditioning Center is built for performance and sustained progress.  Featuring Olympic platforms, power racks, top-of-the-line equipment and expert coaching, student-athletes feel empowered to train with purpose — developing lifelong confidence & resilience through sessions led by our certified strength & conditioning coach.

Gould Academy student-athletes receive training and recovery on campus

 

On-Campus Training & Recovery Center

Recovery and well-being are essential to performance and at Gould, student-athletes have on-campus access to licensed professionals for physical therapy, cupping, mobility work, and more. Whether bouncing back from injury or staying ahead of one, this is where strong bodies stay in motion.

TAKE FLIGHT — DEFY GRAVITY 

Gould Academy freestyle ski program uses air bag jumps to perfect moves safely

 

Freestyle Air Bag

From flips to 540s, Gould’s Freestyle Bag Jump is the bridge between practice and podiums, offering year-round training to help athletes master complex tricks with confidence. Providing air awareness in a controlled, coach-led environment, it’s more than a jump — it’s where breakthrough moments happen.

Gould Academy On Campus Air Bag Mountain Bike Jump gives mountain bikers a safe practice facility

 

Mountain Bike Air Bag

An average day of MTB training? Not at Gould — prepare to launch!  Our dedicated mountain bike bag jump offers student-athletes a progressive environment to test tricks and develop aerial confidence with each session.  Designed for safety, it’s where innovation meets repetition, and where good riders become fearless.

ON-CAMPUS ATHLETIC FIELDS & COURTS

Gould Academy's campus in Bethel, Maine is home to championship-level athletic fields & courts

The pinnacle of Maine outdoors and fresh mountain air, Gould is home to four tennis courts, an artificial turf field, and four full-sized grass fields, including the Gould Varsity Baseball Team's home diamond — each boasting unfiltered panoramic views of the adjacent mountains.

BECOME A GOULD HUSKY

There's a champion in all of us, waiting to be unleashed — contact Gould Athletics today and discover where your journey will take you!

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Gould Academy Nordic Ski Team skier pushes hard toward the finish line in Maine Championship race

 

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