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 …
SkiRacing.com Feature
ELITEAM’s new Ski Racing Journal was just featured in Skiracing.com! Read the article HERE. The response to the Journals has been overwhelmingly positive. Many Ski Clubs and several hundred racers have already ordered their Journals. They’re designed for use from December-March, so the time is now. Don’t miss out! What’s …
ELITEAM Ski Racing Journal
The ELITEAM Ski Racing Journals have been in the works for the past six months and are finally here! Anyone who knows us, knows we are passionate about Sports Psychology, so designing these Journals was a natural progression for us. Through our camps and clinics we work with several hundred …
RELAX AND GET FOCUSED
As an athlete, being “in the moment” will help you relax your body, focus your mind, calm your nerves, and eliminate distractions. These are all very valuable skills to have on competition days! There are many forms of meditation and relaxation. What works best for you may depend on where …
Do Hard Things
Each year we’re very selective about the ELITEAM theme for our summer camps. We always strive to choose something that embodies the culture of ELITEAM. A phrase that releases some adrenaline into your system. A phrase that gives you confidence. A phrase that inspires and challenges. Then we make it …