Rewire, Don’t Reinforce: Coaching with Video That Works

Video can transform athletic performance—but only when used correctly. In this article, Ron Kipp explains how the brain processes video, why watching the wrong movements reinforces bad habits, and how coaches can leverage neuroscience to create lasting improvement.

By | 2025-07-11T12:24:26-06:00 July 7th, 2025 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Rewire, Don’t Reinforce: Coaching with Video That Works

Balance Against the Outside Ski: Key Technique from FWDI’s Young Skier’s Guide

The Young Skier’s Guide: Fundamentals of Ski Racing ninth and final key concept covers “Balance Against the Outside Ski."

By | 2024-11-08T14:51:57-07:00 October 28th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Balance Against the Outside Ski: Key Technique from FWDI’s Young Skier’s Guide

Turn Connection/Transition: The Critical Moment Between Turns

This linking of turns needs to be efficient. The center of mass is centered laterally between both skis and longitudinally over the ski boots, allowing the skier options for the upcoming turn.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:35-07:00 September 6th, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Turn Connection/Transition: The Critical Moment Between Turns

Maintaining Equal Ankle Flexion for Optimal Ski Performance

The amazing Ron LeMaster photomontages aim to immerse athletes in the images of ski racers, helping them internalize the technique through their neuromuscular system. Athletes then replicate the "technique" their coaches teach, aligned with these concepts. This edition features ankle flexion

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:38-07:00 August 30th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Maintaining Equal Ankle Flexion for Optimal Ski Performance

Mastering Ski Turns: Upper Body Facing Downhill

When we say "facing" downhill, we don't mean facing exactly down the hill. Instead, the upper body should be slightly biased downhill. This means the front of the bib should mostly be visible from below the skier.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:45-07:00 August 16th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Mastering Ski Turns: Upper Body Facing Downhill

Maximize Your Summer Camp Experience: Expert Tips for Athlete Improvement

Now that you’ve decided to go to summer camp, how do you optimize your improvement? Start by developing a plan based on your objectives and goals. These should come from you, the athlete, not just from your parents. Meaningful progress only happens when you reach for goals you’ve set for yourself.

By | 2024-06-19T16:12:48-06:00 June 10th, 2024 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Maximize Your Summer Camp Experience: Expert Tips for Athlete Improvement

How to Improve Your Slalom Skills

According to Sasha Rearick, re-calibration is what the U.S. needs to become more competitive in the discipline of slalom.

By | 2014-10-24T05:10:42-06:00 October 14th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on How to Improve Your Slalom Skills
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