Aksel Lund Svindal Returns to Norway’s National Team in Coaching Role
Aksel Lund Svindal is returning to Norway’s national team in a part-time coaching role, working primarily with its technical racers for the 2026–27 season.
Anders Andersson: Building Trust on the Road to the World Cup
Swedish Europa Cup coach Anders Andersson shares how trust, team culture and a focus on individual strengths help athletes build confidence and progress toward the World Cup.
Norwegian Ski Federation Changes Skiers’ Helmet Marketing Rights
A Red Bull partnership changes Norwegian skiers’ helmet marketing rights, but Henrik Kristoffersen’s “both yes and no” answer keeps the dispute in focus.
From Mikaela Shiffrin to the Next Generation: Regan Dewhirst Brings a High-Performance Lens to GMVS
After years working with Mikaela Shiffrin, Regan Dewhirst has joined Green Mountain Valley School. She brings a World Cup perspective to athlete development, injury prevention and return to sport, with a focus on helping young racers understand and advocate for their needs.
Sasha Rearick Returns to the U.S. Ski Team on the Latest Skiing Is Believing Podcast
Sasha Rearick joins the latest Skiing Is Believing podcast to discuss returning as Stifel U.S. Ski Team Alpine Director, coaching changes, and his vision for the future.
From “President of Nothing” to World Cup Success: How Elvis Toci Built Albanian Skiing
Elvis Toci inherited an Albanian Ski Federation with no elite athletes, limited funding and no ski resort. Today, thanks in part to Lara Colturi's rise, Albania has become one of alpine skiing's most unexpected success stories.
GB Snowsport Announces First British Alpine Ski Team of the Post-Dave Ryding Era
GB Snowsport unveiled its first British Alpine ski team since Dave Ryding's retirement, with Freddy Carrick-Smith earning his first World Cup squad selection.
Proctor Academy Bets on Snow Farming and Surface Quality to Redefine Athlete Development
Proctor Academy is redefining ski racing development in the Northeast through a relentless focus on repetition, surface quality, and innovation. By investing in snow farming technology and maximizing efficient training time, the program is creating earlier access to snow, more opportunities for athletes, and a sustainable future for alpine development.
GB Snowsport Appoints Former U.S. Ski Team Coach Mark Tilston as Alpine Director
GB Snowsport has appointed former Stifel U.S. Men’s Alpine Ski Team head coach Mark Tilston as Alpine Director in a newly created senior consultancy role ahead of the 2026-27 season. The experienced international coach returns to British skiing after leadership roles with Britain, Spain, Alpine Canada, Apex2100, and the United States.
New Borgen Family Alpine Director Sasha Rearick aims to connect U.S. alpine skiing
Sasha Rearick steps into the Borgen Family Alpine Director role with a broad challenge: strengthen the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, improve athlete pathways and connect American alpine skiing from grassroots development to the World Cup.
Phil McNichol returns as Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team men’s head coach
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced Phil McNichol as the new Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team men’s head coach, bringing decades of World Cup leadership experience back to the American program
Apex2100 Appoints Claude Crétier as Alpine Director
Apex2100 International Ski Academy has appointed former French World Cup racer and veteran international coach Claude Crétier as Alpine Director, adding decades of elite coaching experience from the French, Canadian and U.S. national ski teams to its leadership program in Tignes.
Austria Names 2026–27 ÖSV Teams — Depth Is Still There, But Can It Deliver?
Austria names its 2026–27 ski teams with 94 athletes across all squads. Depth is clear—but can it translate into World Cup wins?
Norway Names Attacking Alpine Squad for 2026/27 Season
Norway names a deep and dynamic alpine squad for 2026/27, led by Kristoffersen, Kilde, and newly crowned slalom globe winner Atle Lie McGrath, with a rising generation pushing from behind.
How Course Measurement Technology Is Changing World Cup Ski Racing
How course measurement technology is changing World Cup ski racing—from athlete preparation to race analysis and broadcast insight.
Two Teammates, Two Different Paths: How Maxi Hoder and Bradshaw Underhill Are Finding Their Way Forward
Two American ski racers, Maxi Høder and Bradshaw Underhill, are proving there’s no single path to success in modern ski racing. From early development to college and beyond, their contrasting journeys highlight a deeper question in the sport: what happens after talent is identified?
Swissski announces 104-strong alpine squad for home World Championship season
Switzerland has unveiled a powerhouse squad for the 2026/27 alpine skiing season, led by Marco Odermatt and a deep roster of Olympic and World Cup champions, as the nation builds toward a home World Championships in Crans-Montana.
Apex2100 Appoints Mark Tilston as Academy Director
Apex2100 International Ski Academy has appointed former U.S. Men’s Head Coach Mark Tilston as Academy Director, bringing decades of World Cup, Olympic, and World Championship experience to the Tignes-based programme.
Marco Odermatt opens up on pressure, missed goals after dominant World Cup season
Marco Odermatt reflects on pressure, missed goals, and what’s next after another dominant World Cup season.
Johannes Zöchling Named Head Coach of Austrian Women’s Alpine Ski Team
Johannes Zöchling has been appointed head coach of the Austrian women’s alpine ski team, succeeding Roland Assinger starting May 1, 2026. The experienced coach brings over 14 years within the ÖSV and recent international experience with Norway.
Are We Doing Enough? Motherhood, Coaching, and the Women Ski Racing Cannot Afford to Lose
Women in ski racing are redefining what coaching looks like while raising families, challenging a system that was never built to support them—and proving the sport must evolve to keep them.
Building on a Culture-First Foundation, Paul Epstein Takes Over U.S. Men’s Tech Team
Paul Epstein takes over the U.S. men’s tech team with a clear focus on culture, trust, and building a system that delivers World Cup results.
Stifel U.S. Ski Team Shake-Up: Sasha Rearick Returns, Paul Epstein Named Men’s Tech Coach for 2026–27
Major changes hit the Stifel U.S. Ski Team as Sasha Rearick returns to lead the alpine program and Paul Epstein takes over the men’s tech team.
Mark Tilston Breaks Silence on U.S. Ski Team Exit and Men’s Program Direction
Mark Tilston reflects on his departure from the Stifel U.S. Ski Team men’s program, discussing structural challenges, athlete development, and the future of U.S. alpine skiing.
