On-Hill Warm-Up
On-Hill Warm-Up for Skiers For most field and gym sports there is a culture of warming up with your team through a practiced and organized exercise progression done before practice and games. However, as ski racers, we tend to skip any kind of on-hill warm-up and jump into our skis …
Spicy Honey-Lime Cauliflower Wings
Superbowl Sunday is in a few weeks! No matter where you end up, the day typically involves a lot of people, a lot of cheering and a lot of food. Here’s a recipe that will satisfy your taste buds AND score a touchdown nutritionally! Most people could use more veggies …
Plan for Minor Mistakes
I was recently contacted by an ELITEAMer who was having a tough time finishing courses. He was feeling confused and frustrated and couldn’t understand why he was having such a hard time reaching the finish line, in both training and during races. After talking it through, we figured out that …
Bridging the Sports Psych Gap
SkiRacing.com Featured Article November 25, 2019 Bridging the Sports Psychology Gap in Junior Racing By Mackenzie Moran- Staff Writer When Doug and Kelley Lewis were rising through the sport of ski racing on their way to becoming World Cup athletes, their journeys were full of world-class training, great coaching, and …
Pre-Race Breakfasts
Breakfast before races are a great opportunity to top off your energy stores so you can compete at your highest level. You should include carbohydrates to provide quick energy during the race, protein to help maintain energy throughout the day, and fluids to stay well-hydrated and focused. A proper pre-race …
How to Inspect a Race Course
A good inspection before every training and race run is critical to success in ski racing. No matter how skilled you are as a ski racer, the best technique or fastest equipment means nothing without knowing the course inside and out and having a contingency plan for a variety of …
Tips for Off-Season Athletes
DOUG’S TIPS FOR OFF-SEASON ATHLETES For all of you ELITEAMers who have a passion for non-snow sports like soccer or lacrosse, now is the perfect time to up your game! Many of you will be heading into your “off-season”. This is a great opportunity to prepare mentally and physically for …
DOUG’S DECEMBER TIPS
The Ski Season is finally here! Although I am not ready for the cold, I am totally ready to get out on the slopes and start to get my touch, feel and speed back. Early season can be full of tough conditions and limited slope time, so it pays to …
