Afleveringen
-
The Next Turn is celebrating its 100th episode by doing something a little different. This week instead of leading the conversation, weâre in the hot seat. Weâve given the keys to coach, author, marketing and communications expert, Christine Feehan, flipping the script and putting our team on the other side of the mic. Feehan digs into who we are, why we started the Next Turn, and whatâs kept us going for five years. We talk through bumps in the road, lessons learned, and reflect on the evolution of the podcast, moments that surprised us, and the common threads weâve seen emerge across a hundred interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. And finally, we look ahead to whatâs next. Where does The Next Turn go from here? Weâve spent 99 episodes asking others to open up to us. Now, itâs our turn. And stick around for special âThoughts of the Dayâ with Tom Kelly, Parker Biele and Jacques Reid
-
ï»ż
Italyâs Dominik Paris, one of the most dominant speed skiers of his generation, joins The Next Turn for a conversation that is equal parts insightful, intense, and even a little bit spiritual. We caught up with him in the middle of a season that has tested his patience, and he talks openly about his frustrations. But as youâll hear, Paris thinks on his feet, relying on feel, instinct, and a connection with the fall line, and he breaks down what that actually means, detailing how he approaches the classics like Bormio and KitzbĂŒhel, and how he is able to push himself to the absolute limit. A highlight of the conversation is when he talks us through the course at Bormio, mentally skiing it aloud, visualizing every turn, every compression, and every high-speed adjustment. You donât want to miss this riveting episode. As always, hosts Martin, Cara, and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Dayâ.
-
Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
-
Zrinka LjutiÄ is such an awesome guest that we had to invite her back to The Next Turn for more! LjutiÄ talks about expectations coming into this year, her equipment switch, and whether or not sheâs surprised by her results so far. We dig into her first World Cup win and touch on how sheâs handling pressure, getting her thoughts on possibly adding another discipline to her already stacked GS and SL schedule. Looking ahead, LjutiÄ shares her mindset for the upcoming World Championships, and as someone whoâs become a celebrity in Croatia, she gives us insight into the attention sheâs been getting from the media and talks about what life looks like off the slopes. Itâs a great conversation with one of the most exciting young athletes in the sport! And as always, hosts Martin, Cara and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Dayâ.
-
Franceâs Clara Direz joins The Next Turn for a conversation that ranges from her training and competition focus, to her life outside ski racing. Direz, who is best known as a GS specialist, has been working her way into speed disciplines, and in this interview she explains why sheâs adding Super G to her schedule and illuminates what influenced that decision. She opens up about the challenges sheâs faced so far this season, focusing on the disconnect between her performance in training versus races. She talks about good days and bad days, handling pressure and expectations, and how she bounces back from disappointment. Direz, who is also a licensed pilot, opens up about her love of flying, her time in the mountains, and how she embraces her inner adrenaline junkie. As always, hosts Martin, Cara, and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Dayâ.
-
Swedish powerhouses Lisa Nyberg and Estelle Alphand join The Next Turn for a conversation that includes reflections on what it was like for both to grow up with famous fathers, but their stories go far beyond their family backgrounds. Alphand, who grew up in France, competed for the French team, eventually making the move to represent Swedenâa story in itself. Both women give us a peek at their individual careersâone is just at the start of her World Cup journey, while the other admits sheâs closer to the end, talking about finding autonomy in their lives, building confidence, as well as how they approach training. They also discuss equipment changes, disappointment, and overcoming challenges. As always, hosts Martin, Cara and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Dayâ.
-
Two remarkable World Cup dads join The Next Turn this week. Jeff Hensien, parent of U.S. Ski Team athlete Katie Hensien, and Steve Smart, parent of Canadaâs Amelia Smart, chat with us about the balancing act of being a parent of a high-level athlete. Both reflect on the full family commitment required and the unglamorousness of life on the road. Steve, a long time ski professional and instructor, and Jeff, who joined this world with very little ski experience, have unique perspectives as a result. They share some of the wisdom theyâve tried to impart as their daughters navigate pressures of life on the World Cup. Volunteerism is important to these two, and Jeff shares how learning skills like timing and being a technical delegate deepened his familyâs understanding of the sport. They talk about how theyâve navigated ski academies and offer wisdom for parents facing the same challenges. This conversation is a behind-the-scenes look at the sacrifices, life lessons, and love that goes into raising and supporting world-class athletes. As always, hosts Martin, Cara, and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Dayâ.
-
The Next Turn caught up with Austrian ski racer Mirjam Puchner just before the World Cup season started heating up, and she offered a great deal of insight into her world. At 32 and in her 11th season on the circuit, sheâs already had two top 15 finishes in Beaver Creek this year. Puchner discussed everything from her off-season training, to how she learns new tracks like Beaver Creek, diving into what it means to train well and race well, along with how to manage pressure. Puchnerâs story extends beyond skiing too; her experience as a high-level tennis player shapes how she approaches ski racing. Puchner is an open book in this great conversationâitâs one you wonât want to miss! As always, hosts Martin, Cara and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Dayâ.
And donât forget this weekâs âGood Vibesâ www.teampanorama.ca and www.windermerevalleyskiclub.com
-
The Next Turn is thrilled to be joined by three American speed skiers, Keely Cashman, Bella Wright, and Jacqueline Wiles, who chatted with us about how their training is going leading up to Beaver Creek, sharing details about getting their equipment dialed and about how they are feeling physically. They tell us how theyâre learning the track at Beaver Creek, what intel the US men have given them, and what it means to them to race in front of a home crowd. They also share their thoughts about finding the balance between being brave, searching for speed, and performing, while also enjoying the home field experience. As always, hosts Martin, Cara and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the DayââŠand this weekâs âGood Vibesâ, Keelys Camp www.keelyscamp.com
-
Joining The Next Turn this week are the legendary Read brothersâErik, Kevin and Jeff, who hail from a long line of ski racers.This episode will dive into the very different lives of all three brothers as they navigate their ski careers. Erik has embarked on a new path as an independent World Cup athlete on World Racing Academy, Kevin retired from racing in 2017 and began a new venture which allows him to ski all around the world, and Jeff has embarked on another World Cup season with Alpine Canada, sharing how he is prepping for Birds of Prey this weekend. These brothers have followed three very different paths while supporting each other and pushing for success, all while sharing a true love for the sport of skiing. As always, hosts Martin, Jeff and special guest host Parker Biele, share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Dayâ. And donât forget this weekâs âGood Vibesâ link, Erik Read and World Racing Academy https://inspireme.fund/project/87
-
Czech snowboarder and alpine skier Ester LedeckĂĄ joins The Next Turn, giving us a behind-the-scenes look into her world of competing in two sports at an elite level. She shares the fascinating and sometimes chaotic power struggle between her skiing and snowboarding teams, illuminating the logistics of juggling two sports that often overlap. LedeckĂĄ also opens up about the fluidity it takes to switch gears between disciplines, reflecting on her upbringing and how her parents encouraged her to dream big, leading her to embrace the benefits of multi-sport training. She even hints at possibly adding another discipline to her already stacked Olympic repertoire. As always, hosts Martin, Cara and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Day
Also, this weekâs âGood Vibesâ Jasper Williams
https://www.snowathletes.ca/athlete/jasper-williams
-
Switzerland’s Camille Rast joins The Next Turn for a conversation where we discuss what drew her to the sport of ski racing and the reasons why she chose this path over a different sport in which she also excels. At just 17 Rast won gold at the Junior Worlds in slalom, and now at the age of 25, she tells us what it’s like to have superstar veteran teammates like Lara Gut-Behrami and Wendy Holdener by her side. Rast talks us through the ups and downs of her career, and then let us know how she’s feeling currently, highlighting what she’s been working on and identifying goals she has set for herself. She’s had two great results so far this season, and we can’t wait to see what the remainder of the winter has in store both for her and for us as fans! As always, hosts Martin, Cara and Jeff share their “SWIX Thoughts of the Day”.
And brand new ‘Good Vibes’ link…#Matildina4safety -
Two of Norwayâs finest alpine athletes join The Next Turn this week for a fantastic conversation. While ten years may separate Alexander Steen Olson and Sebastian Foss-SolevĂ„g, both have faced extreme highs and lows in their careers to date. As they head into the second race of the season, Alexander, who is the current World Cup leader, shares his thoughts on his historic win in Sölden a few weeks back, and Sebastian gives us an update on his goals and his current state of mind. Both share what training looks like for them, discussing the mental focus, strategy, and even their finish rates in practice. Alexander talks about the challenge of putting two strong runs together and Sebastian shares how his mindset and physical training has changed with age and experience. This conversation gives a great glimpse into the Norwegian team culture, as well. As always, hosts Martin, Cara and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Dayâ.
-
U.S. Ski Team athletes Katie Hensien and Nina O'Brien join The Next Turn having both just achieved career best results at the first race of the World Cup season. In this episode, they take us through what was on their minds in the start gate at Sölden and reflect on how it felt to perform so well so early on in the season. OâBrien opens up about her return to sport after two full seasons off due to injury, and they both look toward the season ahead, discussing the incredible strength of the US team. Both Hensien and OâBrien are dynamic and engaging in this conversation which you wonât want to miss. As always, hosts Martin, Cara, and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Dayâ.
Link in bio to listen.
-
Slovenian racer Zan Kranjec joins The Next Turn for a conversation covering a wide range of topics, including his strong performance in Sölden and what heâs focusing on as he prepares to race in Beaver Creek. As the only Slovenian GS skier on the World Cup circuit, Kranjec talks about his pre-season training partners, and also speaks to the importance of clean skiing, opening up about the mental side of racing, specifically on building confidence, trusting his equipment, and setting ambitious goals. As always, hosts Martin, Cara, and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Day.â
-
The Next Turn is back, kicking off Season Five with Norwayâs Henrik Kristoffersen. Kristoffersen was incredibly open in this conversation, discussing everything from his equipment setup and tuning preferences, to his nerves and pre-race routines. He gives us an inside look at how he inspects a course and the importance of clean skiing, and updates us on his training and his mindset leading into the season. Kristoffersen is an open book, offering a real window into one of the greatest, and hardest working, skiers of our time. As always, hosts Martin, Cara and Jeff share their âSWIX Thoughts of the Dayâ.
-
This week features a coaches roundtable with two of the most successful coaches in North America. Jeff Lackie of Green Mountain Valley School returns to The Next Turn, along with Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club’s Johno McBride. Both currently serve as Alpine Program Directors, and both have worked at the highest level of our sport, bringing a breadth of experience and knowledge to the table. The two discuss the approach that worked best with World Cup athletes, breaking down the nuances and highlighting similarities in their respective pathways to success. Additionally they highlight what, in their experience, works best in the developmental phases with athletes. This insightful, humorous and in-depth conversation is a must-listen. As always, we share our “Swix Thoughts of the Day.”
-
Austrian World Cup racer Marco Schwarz joins The Next Turn this week as he recovers from a crash in January. Prior to the injury, Schwarz had reached the podium in four out of the first eight World Cup races this year and was leading in the Overall at the time. He is now three months post op, and he remains focused on the future, using his time to prepare for the next season, both physically and mentally. As a four event skier, he discusses the differences in cues between disciplines and the adjustments he made this season in order to add speed events to his already packed schedule. Schwarz, who joined the Austrian team when he was just 18, talks about the mentors who guided him along the way and speaks to the importance of having confidence, managing pressure, and "finding the flow”. As always, we share our “SWIX Thoughts of the Day.”
-
We are expanding our horizons this week at the Next Turn by talking with Jessie Diggins, the American cross country standout, just days after clinching her second overall globe. Diggins talks candidly about how much she put on the line this season, how she defines success and the costs of it, in terms of both personal and team sacrifice. Always forthcoming and straightforward, Diggins opens up about her eating disorder and the impact that it’s had on her life on and off snow. She talks about her race energy management and what she hopes for the legacy she leaves behind. As the conversation flows, the parallels between the nordic and alpine worlds become more and more evident. And as always, we share our “SWIX Thoughts of the Day.”
-
The Next Turn is excited to be joined this week by Canadian speed skier, Cameron Alexander. Cam, a World Championship Bronze medalist, is in the midst of his best season to date as he heads into the World Cup Finals next week in Saalbach, Austria. In this episode he shares his thoughts on what has led to his success and shares what he has done to earn the right to not be surprised when the good results come. Alexander discusses his technical focuses in detail, and elaborates on where the improvements lie, as well as the benefits of having both long-term teammates and coaches to push his development. As always, Martin, Cara and Jeff share their “SWIX Thoughts of the Day
-
Back to back Kitzbühel winner Cyprien Sarrazin joins The Next Turn this week for a fascinating conversation. Sarrazin, who is coming back from a crash while training in Kvitfjell in February, opens up to us about his injury, his recovery, and his upcoming return to racing in Saalbach Austria. He talks us through his World Cup ascent and gives a glimpse into the mental exercises he employs on and off the hill. Sarrazin is incredibly honest and forthcoming. He even takes us inside the epic celebration at the Londoner pub following the Kitzbühel races, offering a slice of the ski racing culture that fans seldom see. As always, hosts Martin, Cara and Jeff share their “SWIX Thoughts of the Day”.
- Laat meer zien
