The Flip

What do ski racers wish their parents knew? Honest reflections from SYNC athletes and the SYNC community on pressure, gratitude, and the kind of support that truly matters.

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 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...

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.

We gathered insights from SYNC Athletes and our SYNC community on how to manage costs effectively while maintaining training and race schedules.

We are thrilled to announce the 2024/25 SYNC Team!

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

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.

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.

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.

 

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. 

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.