Two recent projects
I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to the Performance Task Force white paper, and I also published an index of PG programs.
Dane Spencer, Former World Cup Racer and Coach, on... Everything
Dane Spencer can talk ski racing all day long—and keep it interesting. We discuss the rise of the American men in the 2000s, a near-death experience, and the dreaded base bevels…among everything else.
Paula Moltzan Sends It
Paula Moltzan just won a well-deserved medal at the World Championships, and she’s a joy to talk to. She’s had a long journey that included early success—and failure.
Bryce Bennett Makes Some Good Points
Bryce Bennett has a keen eye for the sport and strong opinions that tend to make a lot of sense. He’s also won a couple World Cup downhills.
Colorado Mountain College: An Affordability Model is at Risk of Disappearing
The Colorado Mountain College ski team provides a uniquely affordable route for serious collegiate ski racers, but the school has decided to cut the team.
Coaching the American Greats with Mike Day
Mike Day has coached Ted, Bode, and Mikaela to World Cup victories, Olympic Golds, and World Championships. Needless to say, this hour is packed chock-full of great stories and good wisdom.
How to Run a FIS Race
If there’s a good place online to learn about running a FIS race aside from the FIS rulebook, I haven’t found it. Which is why I had John Norton, director at NYSEF, to talk me through the basics.
Ted Ligety, the GAOAT
It stands for Greatest Arcer Of All Time, which is a generally undisputed title. Ted talks about taming the 35-meter GS ski, a million things in between, and gives a hair-raising pep talk.
Collegiate Club Ski Teams (and Middlebury’s Lack Thereof)
The USCSA circuit (otherwise known as collegiate “club” skiing) is a treasure trove of fun, low-cost ski racing. But Middlebury College is blocking efforts by one student to start a team.
Sasha Rearick on Coaching
Sasha Rearick has coached some of the greatest American skiers of all time. He has a huge passion for the sport, and a sometimes unconventional approach.