About the Author: Jesse James McTigue

NCAA skiing is highly competitive, with limited roster spots and growing demand, but college coaches explain what it takes to earn a place. From eligibility rules to the rise of postgraduate years, they share advice for athletes on training, academics, and finding the right program, while reminding that NCAA skiing can bring back the joy of racing.

After dedicating their youth to ski racing, for many athletes, the end of high school

There is a discernable difference in ski racing when athletes advance from the sweet years