USSA names Dr. Randy Hill head physiologist

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named Dr. Randy Hill head physiologist. In addition to working with a team of physiologists to prepare America's athletes for the 2010 Olympics, Hill will lead the organization in identifying athletic talent.
PARK CITY, Utah — The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named Dr. Randy Hill head physiologist. In addition to working with a team of physiologists to prepare America's athletes for the 2010 Olympics, Hill will lead the organization in identifying athletic talent.
    Considered one of the world's leading applied sports physiologists, Hill has a tremendous amount of experience working as a physiologist for the U.S. Olympic Committee, U.S. Biathlon and abroad with the Western Australia Institute of Sport and Aspire, a sport academy in Qatar.
    "Randy has a unique skills package as an experienced physiologist and as a former elite biathlon coach," said Director of Sport Science Troy Flanagan. "With his extensive winter sports background, he'll hit the ground running with our sports as we head into two big athletic years."
    "When I met Troy, I liked his and the USSA's vision to be the best in the world and to help elite athletes build upon the current foundation of athletic success the Team has," Hill said. "Plus, I'm coming back to my roots to help make American athletes reach their potential."
    Hill, who received his doctorate degree from the University of Utah, was an assistant coach for the U.S. Biathlon Team during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City.
    "The main objective I enjoy about physiology is that you work from your heart. You have a passion for what you're doing with coaches and athletes, and you try to solve the issues they're facing as they strive for success," Hill said. "Each has a different problem to solve and this is the challenge I enjoy the most. It's always changing from year to year."
    Hill starts immediately at the USSA offices in Park City as the organization's seven sports convene for planning at the annual Athletic Summit before the summer prep period begins.