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FIS Chief Race Director Markus Waldner Discusses the Issues: Alpine World Cup

In a sincere interview with Ski Racing Media, the FIS Chief Race Director for the men’s World Cup, Markus Waldner, recently discussed the past, present and future. The experienced race director has a lot on his mind regarding adjustments necessary for the future of World Cup ski racing and shares his clear opinions.

By |2024-03-12T12:23:37-06:00March 12th, 2024|Tags: , |Comments Off on FIS Chief Race Director Markus Waldner Discusses the Issues: Alpine World Cup

Should You Follow Live Timing When Your Kids Race?

This article is my third and final in a series on the role of technology in ski racing (here are #1 and #2). Today, I will focus on one technology that has become ever-present in our sport and is changing how parents (and kids) follow races. I’m talking about Live-Timing, an online real-time platform that tracks race results.

By |2024-03-15T05:29:46-06:00March 11th, 2024|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Should You Follow Live Timing When Your Kids Race?

The Margin of Victory

In the sport of ski racing, the success of an athlete, especially in their developmental stages, can come down to the aspects that seem less impactful. Subtle differences in training, body development, strength, where the athlete begins on the start list, and several other factors can cause different outcomes. 

By |2024-01-30T11:33:57-07:00January 30th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on The Margin of Victory

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 |2023-12-07T14:12:11-07:00December 4th, 2023|Comments Off on Five Training Mistakes Every Ski Racer Should Avoid

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