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."
Edge Angle: A Crucial Concept for Fast Ski Racing
The concept covered in this article is “Edge Angle,” the eighth in the The Young Skier’s Guide: Fundamentals of Ski Racing series.
Mastering Pressure in the Fall-Line: Key Ski Racing Technique Explained
i Racing Media is pleased to publish nine articles highlighting the book’s key concepts. The concept covered in this article is “Pressure in the Fall-Line,” the seventh in the series.
Mastering Long Leg/Short Leg Ski Technique
The Far West Development Initiative (FWDI), supported by Melissa and Martin Huml, created The Young Skier's Guide: Fundamentals of Ski Racing to support the development of U14 racers, but fortunately, it benefits all ages. Ron LeMaster's stunning photos and videos lead the teaching, with Ron Kipp's text offering valuable support. Ski Racing Media is pleased to publish nine articles highlighting the book's key concepts. The concept covered in this article is "Long Leg/ Short Leg," the sixth in the series.
Phil McNichol: Achieving Transformational Success with Quality Coaching and Strategic Alignment
Phil McNichol has devoted his career to alpine ski racing, achieving remarkable milestones along the way. He is now taking his wealth of experience and expanding his influence as an independent advisor and consultant in winter sports.
Mastering Angulation: Key Ski Racing Technique from The Young Skier’s Guide
Mikaela Shiffrin Photo: GEPA pictures The Far West Development Initiative (FWDI), supported by Melissa and
Mastering Inclination: How Proper Center of Mass Movement Shapes Turn Performance
The Far West Development Initiative (FWDI), supported by Melissa and Martin Huml, created The Young
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.
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
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.
2024-25 Ski Coach Certification Guide: Requirements, Steps, and Key Deadlines
Certification Requirements for the 2024-25 Season: By the end of the 2024-25 season, all coaches must hold a current certification or be actively progressing toward their Level 100 certification.
Early Sport Specialization Versus Diversification in Youth Athletes
The purpose of this article is to discuss the different opinions regarding the validity of early sport specialization as opposed to diversification, specifically the effect these two methods have on injuries, motor development, skill acquisition, and social and psychological aspects.
With Prep-season Training, You Pay Now or Pay Later
Though getting the miles on snow is very important, a key focus during the prep season should be building your fitness, which is the foundation for all your other ski racing efforts. Because ski racing has evolved into a power sport in the last few decades, you’ll need the necessary strength, agility, and stamina to achieve your goals, no matter how good you are technically, tactically, or mentally.
Revamped 2024 Coach Education: US Ski & Snowboard’s New Approach
In 2023, US Ski and Snowboard decided to revamp its coach’s education program to make it more efficient, effective and economical for its coaches. Staff discussions with US Ski and Snowboard sport committees and clubs, as well as a survey sent out to over 7,500 member coaches and club directors, revealed that there was a need to make the coach education and certification process less time-consuming, more relevant, easier to navigate, more consistent, less costly and more credible.
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.
Optimal Summer Training Strategies for Aspiring Athletes
Photo credit: Eliteam Doug Lewis What do you think is the best strategy for training
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
