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13 Vital Questions for Post-Season Reflection and Off-Season Prep

13 Vital Questions for Post-Season Reflection and Off-Season Prep

After a long and demanding winter, the 2023-24 race season is over. You’ve had some downtime to catch up on school and get some much-needed rest and recovery, both physically and mentally. You may also be already looking toward next winter. But before you file the 2023-24 race season away, you want to act on a famous saying, “Those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat it.” In other words, if you don’t reflect on last season, you may miss out on some essential lessons you can use for next season to continue progressing toward your ski racing goals.

By Jim Taylor|2024-05-03T12:05:43-06:00May 3rd, 2024|Comments Off

Unlocking the Untapped Benefits of Inline Skating: Maximizing Dryland Training Potential

Unlocking the Untapped Benefits of Inline Skating: Maximizing Dryland Training Potential

A popular method used to mimic alpine racing during dryland has been on rolling devices. Richard Rokos dives into inline skating and why the method is conducive to training for alpine skiing.

By Richard Rokos|2024-04-23T09:04:39-06:00April 23rd, 2024|Tags: dryland, dryland training, inline skating, offseason, skating, training|Comments Off

Team USA Unites at 2024 Whistler Cup: Athletes Celebrate with Excitement and Full Effort!

Team USA Unites at 2024 Whistler Cup: Athletes Celebrate with Excitement and Full Effort!

U14 and U16 alpine ski racers came together to compete at the Whistler Cup event. Team USA ignited with enthusiasm and united as a team.

By Ellie Hartman|2024-04-18T16:00:28-06:00April 18th, 2024|Tags: Burke Mountain Academy, Cardigan Mountain School, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, Team Summit, Team USA, U14, U16, Whistler Cup|Comments Off

Vail U16 Nationals: Camaraderie, Growth, and Ski Racing Passion Unite Athletes

Vail U16 Nationals: Camaraderie, Growth, and Ski Racing Passion Unite Athletes

The recent U16 Nationals event in Vail was a resounding success. Chip Knight, US Ski & Snowboard's Alpine Development Director, emphasized the value of U16 programs in nurturing young talent for future competitions.

By Peter Lange|2024-04-11T08:03:17-06:00April 11th, 2024|Tags: U16 Nationals Vail|Comments Off

2024 U16 Western Region Alpine Championships: Young Skiers Shine in Alyeska, Alaska

2024 U16 Western Region Alpine Championships: Young Skiers Shine in Alyeska, Alaska

The successful 2024 U16 Western Region Alpine Championships in Alyeska, Alaska, showcased young skiers' impressive talents. As Bob Eastaugh captured in photos and Natalie Osborne reported, two standout athletes have emerged as frontrunners, and Alaskan contenders have also made their presence known in the rankings.

By SR Staff Report|2024-04-02T09:08:44-06:00March 29th, 2024|Tags: Alyeska Alaska U16 champs, Western Region U16 Champs|Comments Off

USA U16 Athletes Shine at FESA Alpine Ski Cup in Andorra

USA U16 Athletes Shine at FESA Alpine Ski Cup in Andorra

The Federation of European Ski & Snowboard Associations (FESA) Alpine Ski Cup recently took place in Soldeu, Andorra, drawing athletes born in 2008 and 2009 from nine Central European countries. Despite the United States being the only invited nation and not a member, its athletes showcased exceptional talent and spirit at this prestigious international U16 race.

By Peter Lange|2024-03-25T10:08:18-06:00March 21st, 2024|Tags: Caiyu DeMaggio, Jackson Leever, Katie Rowekamp, Lara Huml, Logan Grosdidier, Scott Graham, William Erickson|Comments Off

U18 US National Alpine Skiing Championships: Triumphs Amidst Teton Mountains

U18 US National Alpine Skiing Championships: Triumphs Amidst Teton Mountains

In the heart of Jackson, Wyoming, where the Teton mountains stand tall and the snow falls thick, the U18 US National Alpine Skiing Championships unfolded amidst both challenges and triumphs.

By Peter Lange|2024-03-14T19:06:32-06:00March 14th, 2024|Comments Off

SYNC Cup Ski Races: Thrills, Challenges, and Camaraderie in Colorado

SYNC Cup Ski Races: Thrills, Challenges, and Camaraderie in Colorado

Caleah Lutz-Sladdin SYNC Cup Photo: John Holmes The SYNC Cup ski races opened the season

By Peter Lange|2023-12-23T13:41:31-07:00December 23rd, 2023|Tags: Aspen Highlands, Aspen Highlands SYNC Cup, SYNC Cup, sync performance, Winter Park SYNC Cup.|Comments Off

Five Training Mistakes Every Ski Racer Should Avoid

Five Training Mistakes Every Ski Racer Should Avoid

One of the biggest lessons I've learned over my many years in our sport, as a racer and as a mental coach, and one that many young racers need help understanding, is that training does matter. Too often, racers waste their time during training; the things necessary for quality training are only there sometimes. I can't tell you how much it irritates me when I'm on the hill working with young racers and seeing them do things that prevent them from getting the most out of their training.

By Jim Taylor|2023-12-07T14:12:11-07:00December 4th, 2023|Comments Off

How NOT to be a Bad Ski Racing Parent

How NOT to be a Bad Ski Racing Parent

In my last ski racing post, I shared recommendations on being the best ski racing

By Jim Taylor|2024-02-29T12:19:28-07:00November 20th, 2023|Comments Off

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team: Nomination Criteria 2024-25 Season

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team: Nomination Criteria 2024-25 Season

Each year, Anouk Patty, Chief of Sport with the Stifel US Ski Team, actively oversees the formulation of the team nomination criteria, a crucial yet often underappreciated aspect of her responsibilities. In this process, criticism is inevitable, and achieving perfection is impossible.

By Peter Lange|2023-11-21T07:34:17-07:00November 6th, 2023|Comments Off

COURSE SETTING IDEAS: Promoting Turn Shape

COURSE SETTING IDEAS: Promoting Turn Shape

This course setting idea offers skill-based training to connect strong fundamentals with efficient, dynamic turns in traditional race courses.

By Simon Marsh|2023-11-13T08:51:36-07:00November 3rd, 2023|Comments Off

How To Be the Best Ski Racing Parent Possible

How To Be the Best Ski Racing Parent Possible

Photo Credit: Tucker Marshall In my recent ski racing articles, I’ve focused on how racers

By Jim Taylor|2023-10-10T15:34:23-06:00October 10th, 2023|Comments Off

NYSEF Launches New Skimeister Program for Young Athletes in the Olympic Region

NYSEF Launches New Skimeister Program for Young Athletes in the Olympic Region

Two grants help New York Ski Educational Foundation launch a new Skimeister Program for young athletes to learn Olympic event skiing.

By SR Staff Report|2023-09-26T13:51:11-06:00September 26th, 2023|Tags: alpine skiing, Junior, NYSEF, racing, skiing|Comments Off

Nordica Racing: New Heights and Dynamic Team

Nordica Racing: New Heights and Dynamic Team

Dominik Paris Kitzbühel GEPA Photos Nordica Racing USA is ramping up its game and has

By Peter Lange|2023-10-18T12:35:15-06:00August 22nd, 2023|Comments Off

Open program DIANN ROFFE talks Junior development

Open program DIANN ROFFE talks Junior development

Coach and Olympic & World Champion Diann Roffe shares her vision of development. Diann Roffe

By Edie Thys Morgan|2023-09-22T12:49:26-06:00June 16th, 2023|Comments Off

World Cup Dreams Foundation announces New 2023/24 grants

World Cup Dreams Foundation announces New 2023/24 grants

Press release provided by World Cup Dreams Foundation The World Cup Dreams Foundation (WCDF), is

By SR Staff Report|2023-06-16T08:28:48-06:00June 15th, 2023|Comments Off

Part II: Eileen Shiffrin offers insights

Part II: Eileen Shiffrin offers insights

Insights from Eileen Shiffrin: Developing Skiers, Coaching Techniques, and Personal Choices Jeff, Eileen, Mikaela and

By Peter Lange|2023-10-18T13:00:32-06:00June 14th, 2023|Comments Off

Searching for snow? There is a camp for you!

Searching for snow? There is a camp for you!

The winter is over but where there is snow, there is skiing. Check out these incredible camps and what they can offer you in this off-season.

By SR Staff Report|2023-06-01T08:22:17-06:00June 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for the 2023-24 Ski Race Season

Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for the 2023-24 Ski Race Season

Goal setting is a simple and practical mental tool to motivate you in your ski

By Jim Taylor|2023-10-18T13:00:34-06:00May 30th, 2023|Comments Off

Ski Racing’s Relationship with the Business of Skiing

Ski Racing’s Relationship with the Business of Skiing

Undoubtedly, ski racing is an integral part of the birth of the ski business.

By Aldo Radamus|2023-09-22T12:49:57-06:00May 4th, 2023|Comments Off

2023-24 race season has already started!

2023-24 race season has already started!

Yes, the 2022-23 race season is over and you are looking back at it with

By Jim Taylor|2023-10-18T13:01:03-06:00May 1st, 2023|Comments Off

Fall Line: Health of Sport is making progress but needs to do more

Fall Line: Health of Sport is making progress but needs to do more

In 2019, US Skiing established a new subcommittee, the Health of Sport task force. The

By Dan Leever|2023-09-22T12:50:26-06:00April 26th, 2023|Comments Off

BMA Announces $100K Endowment for Moriah Wilson ‘14 Legacy Fund

BMA Announces $100K Endowment for Moriah Wilson ‘14 Legacy Fund

Burke Mountain Academy (BMA) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Moriah Wilson ‘14 Legacy Fund, honoring the memory of esteemed BMA alumna Moriah Wilson '14.

By SR Staff Report|2023-04-25T18:35:28-06:00April 25th, 2023|Comments Off

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