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The Mental Game of Ski Racing

The Mental Game of Ski Racing

— Hailey Perkins
Stef Fleckenstein, a SYNC Independent Athlete, had a serious crash at a World Cup in Val d'Isere. She's now focused on her comeback, offering lessons in mental resilience and perseverance.
Ski Racing Through The Eyes of Coaches

Ski Racing Through The Eyes of Coaches

— Hailey Perkins
Ski racing is about more than just technique—it's about becoming a well-rounded athlete both physically and mentally. Here are 8 tips from coaches to help you excel on and off...
Rogue Lines—Now Streaming

Rogue Lines—Now Streaming

— Hailey Perkins
Three elite athletes, each pursuing their dream in alpine ski racing without the backing of a national team, are determined to secure coveted World Cup start positions.
Tackling the Financial Challenges in Ski Racing

Tackling the Financial Challenges in Ski Racing

— Hailey Perkins
We gathered insights from SYNC Athletes and our SYNC community on how to manage costs effectively while maintaining training and race schedules.
Introducing The New 2024/25 SYNC Team

Introducing The New 2024/25 SYNC Team

— Hailey Perkins
We are thrilled to announce the 2024/25 SYNC Team!
Introducing The 2024/25 SYNC NCAA Team

Introducing The 2024/25 SYNC NCAA Team

— Hailey Perkins
Tagged: Athletes Giving Back Ski Racing

We’re excited to announce the 2024/25 SYNC NCAA Team! These talented student-athletes represent leading schools across the RMISA and EISA circuits.

Five Knee Injury Recovery Exercises with Ella Spear

Five Knee Injury Recovery Exercises with Ella Spear

— Tucker Marshall

Knee injuries happen in sport more often than we would like. But when they do, it is essential in the recovery process to train your strength so when you are ready to get back on snow, you are ready.

Five Exercises for Explosive Skiing with Gray Flanagan

Five Exercises for Explosive Skiing with Gray Flanagan

— Rachael Desrochers
Being powerful throughout the turn is essential for gaining speed and time on the race hill. SYNC NCAA Athlete Gray Flanagan walks us through five exercises so you make powerful turns on every turn.
Four Exercises To Fight Fatigue In Ski Races with Sammi Trudeau

Four Exercises To Fight Fatigue In Ski Races with Sammi Trudeau

— Rachael Desrochers

Longer race courses can be exhausting. SYNC NCAA Athlete Sammi Trudeau walks us through four exercises so you can gain a competitive edge against fatigue and make powerful turns all the way through the finish line every time.

 

Oh The Places You'll Ski: Summer Training Guide

Oh The Places You'll Ski: Summer Training Guide

— Rachael Desrochers

With summer quickly approaching, it's time to start planning where to go for training. With an overwhelming amount of options out there, finding the right place can be a challenge. We asked the SYNC Independent Athletes their thoughts on 5 summer training locations to help make that decision easier. 

Across The Atlantic: Simon Fournier

Across The Atlantic: Simon Fournier

— Rachael Desrochers
The path to success in ski racing is never linear. Follow along with Independent Athlete, Simon Fournier to learn more about his ski racing journey from being a D1 athlete, to a member of the Canadian National Team, to an independent athlete, and his goals to be renamed to the national team.
Across The Atlantic: Eleri Smart

Across The Atlantic: Eleri Smart

— Rachael Desrochers
SYNC Independent Athlete Eleri Smart tells us what it's like to be racing and training in Europe for the winter. Eleri is a former D1 skier, having graduated from the University of Denver in 2022, and she is now racing independently from her national team. Eleri is joined in Europe by her father, who also doubles as her coach. Watch the full YouTube video below to learn about living in Europe, having parents as your coach, and looking up to your older siblings.