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 …
VARA Journaling
JOURNALING An option for your performance tool kit. Part of VARA’s Winter Athlete Email Series By: VARA – December 15th, 2019 This is an informational email on journaling and how it is an integral part of an athlete’s routine. Gold Medalist, Barbara Ann Cochran offers insight on the subject including, …
Self-Reflection as a Tool for Success
Self-Reflection as a Tool for Success December 26, 2019 SkiRacing.com By Doug Lewis- ELITEAM Conditioning Camps Founder, U.S. Ski Team Alumnus and World Championship Medalist I recently found my ski racing journals from when I was a U16 all the way up to my years on the US Ski Team. …
Where Dreams of Medals Are Born
The Little Ski Area Where Dreams of Medals Are Born December 5, 2019 VT Ski and Ride Magazine Middlebury Snow Bowl As a kid growing up skiing at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl, Doug Lewis already had his eyes set on the Olympics. BY DOUG LEWIS Some of my earliest …
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 …
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 …
