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When I ask most racers and coaches how they define success, it is usually in terms of results – placing, points, rankings, or qualifying quotas.

Cartilage damage in the right knee will keep Nadja Jnglin-Kamer off snow for two to three months.

Dr. Jim Taylor's Unified Model of Ski Racing Psychology utilizes perspective, obstacles, skills, and tools to improve athlete performance.

Both a run of slalom and a set of squats or hang cleans are physical performances that share many attributes.

If you do anything to work on the mental side of your ski racing during this off season, it better be mental imagery.

Being the best ski racer you can be is a year-round commitment that requires consistent effort, says Dr. Jim Taylor.

Physical conditioning and on-snow training in the off-season should be accompanied by an equally rigorous mental training program.