The Burke Mountain Academy was America's first ski academy. What is unique about it is not how progressive it was, but how that progressive mindset has stood the test of time. After nearly 50 years it continues to refine its ability to develop Olympic skiers an world-class individuals. On this week's GAINcast co-founder Finn Gundersen joins us to discussion the beginnings and growth of the academy, as well as his current work in coaches education in soccer and other sports. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/04/gaincast-114-building-an-academy-with-finn-gundersen/

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