Ginnis has recently revamped his GreSki staff, adding new dynamics. The new head coach is Magnus Andersson, a Swede with a stellar record. Andersson previously found success with the Swedish men’s team and had a notable tenure as the Head US Women’s World Cup tech coach. Thomas Woolson, Ginnis's close friend from Green Mountain Valley School and Dartmouth College, is joining the team. Andersson has also recruited Slovenian ski technician Primoz Finzgar to join the team.

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Mikaela Shiffrin's unbelievably successful career led to her inclusion in ESPN's list of the top 100 professional athletes of the 21st century. The list was stacked with athletes who have achieved successes that were unimaginable before in the world of sports.

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Johannes Strolz began his skiing journey with a lot of free play. He fondly recalls, "My early experiences with skiing were just playing around, hanging out with friends, doing a lot of free skiing, jumping and skiing beside the groomed slopes." His goal to become a professional athlete emerged much later, around 13. Until then, it was all about fun and enjoyment.

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PARK CITY, UT—The Winter Sports School (WSS) received a generous donation from U.S. Ski & Snowboard toward its $5 million Reaching New Peaks capital campaign. To date, the WSS has raised $2.8 million and is reaching out to the community and winter sports industry to raise the remaining $2.2 million necessary to begin the project this fall.

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Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is committed to giving all their athletes the opportunity to reach their full potential, with the intent to ski more with higher quality; the expanded race venue created through The Podium Project has leveraged that goal at CVA. 

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Italian Federica Brignone, who turned 34 on July 14th, is among the most successful and longest-serving active female skiers. Despite it being summer, many national teams are taking advantage of the good snow conditions on European glaciers. Ski Racing Media asked Brignone if she is also skiing this summer.

"For me, summer is for doing summer things, not winter things. I skied until mid-April. We had a great speed camp with the men's team in Santa Caterina. I also participated in Alpine Park, an exhibition slalom format hosted by Clément Noël; it was fun.

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Italian Federica Brignone, who turned 34 on July 14th, is among the most successful and longest-serving active female skiers. Despite it being summer, many national teams are taking advantage of the good snow conditions on European glaciers. Ski Racing Media asked Brignone if she is also skiing this summer.

"For me, summer is for doing summer things, not winter things. I skied until mid-April. We had a great speed camp with the men's team in Santa Caterina. I also participated in Alpine Park, an exhibition slalom format hosted by Clément Noël; it was fun.

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The purpose of this article is to discuss the different opinions regarding the validity of early sport specialization as opposed to diversification, specifically the effect these two methods have on injuries, motor development, skill acquisition, and social and psychological aspects.

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In the first part of the 22nd episode of the Skiing is Believing Podcast Summer Series, Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg spoke with the 12-time FIS World Cup winner and former Super-G World Champion Daron Rahlves.

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Alpine Canada Alpin announced the recipients of the 2024 Canadian Ski Racing Awards. These accolades aim to acknowledge the achievements and impact made by individuals in Canada's ski racing community.

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Otto Tschudi, Managing Director at Stifel, a former DU Pioneer skier and successful business leader, has donated significantly to the University of Denver (DU). His generous gift will endow the Otto Tschudi Head Alpine Ski Coach position, supporting DU student-athletes and helping them succeed for many years. Tschudi, a DU alum (BSBA ’75), excelled in his ski competitions and professional career

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Cochrans Holiday Slalom: Photo Tucker Marshall Youth ski racing in the U.S. is at another crossroads. This article offers voices from legendary families and seasoned coaches calling for a shift. Roger Brown is a member of the esteemed Cochran family and Cochran's Ski Club. Aldo Radamus, the Alpine Director at Team Summit, and Olympic gold

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Imagine having a magic pill that could enhance your summer ski training and help you tackle high elevations, intense sun, and grueling multi-activity days with more energy and benefit. Summer ski training is no walk in the park, with its unpredictable temperatures and continuous training demands. If such a pill existed, would you take it? Let's explore the secrets to make this "magic pill" a reality for your training regimen.

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Imagine having a magic pill that could enhance your summer ski training and help you tackle high elevations, intense sun, and grueling multi-activity days with more energy and benefit. Summer ski training is no walk in the park, with its unpredictable temperatures and continuous training demands. If such a pill existed, would you take it? Let's explore the secrets to make this "magic pill" a reality for your training regimen.

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In episode 21 of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt, and Alan chat with former Canadian slalom star Mike Janyk about his racing career. Tune in!

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SYNC Athlete Fund has allocated $50,000 in grants to help bridge the funding deficit for the sixth consecutive year. Applications are open until August 31st, 2024 at midnight.

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There are new positions available at Green Mountain Valley School for U14, FIS level, and the Junior Race Program. Apply online!

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Mt. Mansfield Academy (MMA), working in partnership with Stowe Mountain Resort (SMR), announces an upgrade to the snowmaking infrastructure that serves the MMA race venues at Spruce Peak.

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Croatian Ivica Kostelić’s journey in skiing began at a very young age in an unlikely place: Macedonia. "I started skiing in Macedonia when I was three years old because my dad was a handball coach there," Ivica recalls. However, his ski racing career didn't begin until he joined Zagreb Ski Club, where his dad was a coach, at seven. "My dad took over my training when I was ten, and that’s when our family program started," he says.

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June 30th, The ski world is celebrating a new couple: Greek skier AJ Ginnis (29) and Austrian ski crosser Christina Födermayr (23). AJ Ginnis, a former US Ski Team member, has found success since starting to ski for his native country of Greece. Last season, he won the men's slalom silver at the 2023 World Championship.

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