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About the Author: Richard Rokos

Richard Rokos retired after 35 seasons with the University of Colorado; he was the head coach for most of them. Rokos has guided his teams to eight NCAA titles, and together he and his CU skiers earned 76 NCAA Championship podiums. However, he is best known for providing outstanding mentorship to his athletes.

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  • Development

    Unlocking the Untapped Benefits of Inline Skating: Maximizing Dryland Training Potential

    A popular method used to mimic alpine racing during dryland has been on rolling devices. Richard Rokos dives into inline skating and why the method is conducive to training for alpine skiing.

    Richard RokosApr 23, 2024
  • Features

    The Margin of Victory

    In the sport of ski racing, the success of an athlete, especially in their developmental stages, can come down to the aspects that seem less impactful. Subtle differences in training, body development, strength, where the athlete begins on the start list, and several other factors can cause different outcomes. 

    Richard RokosJan 30, 2024
  • Opinion

    USSS Alpine coaches’ development

    Photo: Ron Kipp and Ron LeMaster USSS coaches’ education has always been integral to our

    Richard RokosMay 22, 2023
  • Collegiate

    World University Games report!

    The last tones of “Gaudeamus igitur” are echoing in the streets of beautiful Lake Placid

    Richard RokosFeb 05, 2023
  • Contributors

    2021 summer project: Brainstorming better training methods

    In pursuit of innovation, the ESKI project got underway this past summer. An initiation of the Alta Badia Ski Academy, the project was funded by EU Sports and Education grants.

    Richard RokosNov 01, 2021
  • Features

    Parallel Lines: A simple cue that stands the test of time

    Richard RokosJun 11, 2021
  • Contributors

    Rokos to coaches: Keep your politics out of sports

    As of last week, coaches of sports at some institutions of secondary education were urged

    Richard RokosOct 20, 2020
  • Contributors

    Rokos: Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?

    University of Colorado coach Richard Rokos chimes in with some words of wisdom about the upcoming season. Things aren't as bad as they look on the surface, he says. We can make the best of this!

    Richard RokosSep 23, 2020
  • Collegiate

    Rokos: The problem with the US Ski Team and college

    College programs operate with solid financial resources and typically excellent facilities, staff and support systems, thanks to the presence of collegiate funding. For the NGB, this is an opportunity to broaden the developmental base.

    Richard RokosJun 26, 2020
  • Sports Ed

    Coach’s Corner: Strength is the Key to Speed

    Today's fastest skiers are also some of the strongest the sport has ever known.

    Richard RokosApr 24, 2020
  • Contributors

    Dual Download

    Richard Rokos riffs on how to maximize the potential of dual format

    Richard RokosApr 19, 2019
  • Development

    My Case For The College Route

    It’s a different animal but it can lead to similar or even better results for skiers in the long run.

    Richard RokosJun 16, 2017

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