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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.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:23-07:00 September 28th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Mastering Long Leg/Short Leg Ski Technique
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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.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:24-07:00 September 27th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Phil McNichol: Achieving Transformational Success with Quality Coaching and Strategic Alignment
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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

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:27-07:00 September 20th, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Mastering Angulation: Key Ski Racing Technique from The Young Skier’s Guide
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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
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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
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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
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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.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:55-07:00 July 23rd, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on 2024-25 Ski Coach Certification Guide: Requirements, Steps, and Key Deadlines
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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.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:58-07:00 July 12th, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Early Sport Specialization Versus Diversification in Youth Athletes
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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.

By | 2024-08-05T08:56:16-06:00 June 28th, 2024 | Tags: , | Comments Off on With Prep-season Training, You Pay Now or Pay Later
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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.

By | 2024-06-20T10:39:50-06:00 June 18th, 2024 | Tags: | Comments Off on Revamped 2024 Coach Education: US Ski & Snowboard’s New Approach
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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
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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 | 2023-12-07T14:12:11-07:00 December 4th, 2023 | Comments Off on Five Training Mistakes Every Ski Racer Should Avoid
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