Time to Shift Your Skiing from Training to Race Mode
Mikaela Shiffrin using imagery during inspection GEPA /Matic Klansek The 2023-24 alpine race season is
Skiing and Focus: Navigating Technology Distractions
Featured Image: GEPA pictures/Andreas Pranter Does Technology Use Hurts Ski Racers? I have a lot
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.
How NOT to be a Bad Ski Racing Parent
In my last ski racing post, I shared recommendations on being the best ski racing
McCann Hired as USSS Director of Sport Education
USSS announced David McCann as its new Director of Sport Education. He is a celebrated sports education leader.
The Fall Prep Period is Key to Race-season Success
Photo US Ski Team It’s hard to believe Phase I of the ski racing prep
Part II: Eileen Shiffrin offers insights
Insights from Eileen Shiffrin: Developing Skiers, Coaching Techniques, and Personal Choices Jeff, Eileen, Mikaela and
Snow Safety education for all
BRASS expands training across all USSS disciplines Many of us vividly remember exactly where we
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
USSS Alpine coaches’ development
Photo: Ron Kipp and Ron LeMaster USSS coaches’ education has always been integral to our
Imagery is Your Most Powerful Prep Period Mental Training Tool
Ilka Stuhec: GEPA Photos Harald Steiner Ski racing is one of the most challenging sports
Now is the Time to Start Your Mental Training
Photo supplied by Team Summit It happens every winter. In December, January, and February, I
2023-24 race season has already started!
Yes, the 2022-23 race season is over and you are looking back at it with
What’s good for a girl is good for women’s sports
Kyleena Lathram Ski and Snowboard Club Vail: Photo credit Jordana Tergeson This season women’s ski
Kirk Dwyer explains “coach course”
Austrian training courses: GEPA photos Course setting is one of the most significant ways to
The Norwegian Development System
Rising Ski Star recipient and World Cup slalom champion Lucas Braathen: GEPA Photos With its
Find Balance in the Imbalanced Life of a Ski Racer
Lucas Braathen: Photo Credit GEPA In December, I spoke at a ski racing conference in Alta
You Blew Your First Run… Now What About Your 2nd Run?
2022 Wengen, bib 31, Lucas Braathen was 29th after the first run and won: Photo
So, you just had a great 1st run; now what?
A racer I’m working with recently won the first run of a big race, but
CASS delivers avalanche education to ski racers
Cindy Berlack and Erik Arvidsson work to prevent tragedy Last month, during the final pre-season
How Do You Respond to ‘The Grind’ of Fall Training?
CU's Chase Seymour experiencing the grind Photo credit: Serena Archer It’s early October, which means
A Healthy Mindset Starts at Home
Barbara Ann Cochran talks about the mindset that builds success and happiness.
S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goal Setting
Make Your Ski Racing Goals S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goal setting is a simple and practical mental tool
Look Back at Last Season So You Can Look Forward to the Next
The 2021-22 race season is now well behind you and you've likely waxed your skis
