It is the mission of NYSEF to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snow sports-alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping, cross country skiing, Nordic combined, and biathlon-through professional guidance and financial support.

In 1973 only 24 athletes signed up for the NYSEF Alpine program at Whiteface Mt. Today NYSEF has grown into 5 disciplines and over 400 athletes, some of which have competed in Winter Olympic Games. There are over 60 full and part time coaches employed here and hundreds of volunteers that make this program possible.

NYSEF is a non-profit organization that provides educational opportunities for children and young adults through athletic training in snow sports. NYSEF helps young people develop personal skills important to becoming confidant individuals by building athletic capability, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and self-esteem. With these skills, young athletes are better equipped to achieve academic excellence and to pursue college studies, professional training, or other personal goals. NYSEF believes that sport teaches work ethics, determination, and builds character. The NYSEF program gives young men and women the necessary tools to be successful in life. We start with children as young as 7 years and work with that athlete through age 18. They learn how to support one another and endeavor as a team. Athletes frequently attend college together or race at NCAA colleges against each other. Either way they acquire life-long friendships and support.

NYSEF is 501 C3 non-profit organization. Programs, training and equipment is made possible through private donation, enrollment fees, and sponsorship.