Today I’m having a discussion about training principles, team dynamics, and career progression with Coach Adam St.Pierre.  Adam is a very accomplished ultramarathon runner and coach, including for Carmichael Training Systems and his own ASTP Coaching.  He’s made a significant mark in the world of skiing.  He was until recently the driving force behind the Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team here in Colorado, teaching young cross-country skiers, and turning dozens into All-Americans and sending many onto the U.S. Ski team and onto many collegiate teams.  He is the Cross Country Sport Coordinator for U.S. Ski & Snowboard.  After a long time in Boulder, Adam is currently moving his young outdoorsy family to Bozeman, Montana, where he took over an underperforming Montana State University Nordic ski team this year and led them to a 5th-place finish in the NCAA Championships this past March.  Adam attributes a lot of the Bobcats’ success to transforming a subpar team culture into a positive one, something that comes rather naturally given his easy-going nature.  I think there is a lot for everyone to learn from this great conversation, whether you are a coach, athlete with aspirations, or are part of any kind of team.  Adam previously appeared on the WASP with David in episode #91 in early 2020 talking about mental toughness versus physical strength, so that’s an episode in these pandemic/post-pandemic days definitely worth going back to have another listen to.  Please enjoy!

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