I don't think anyone really enjoys ski training, but when the results from it lead to a better time on the mountain, I think it's totally worth it. On this episode, Coach Nick Ward discusses why you should train for skiing, some of the most common mistakes people make, if it's possible to ski yourself into shape, and how important specificity or relatedness of ski training to actual skiing is when it comes to training. 

Contact him on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coach_nickward/ 

See where he works: https://www.ptrevolution.com/ 

Check out Altis’ education for athletes and coaches - https://www.instagram.com/altis/ and https://www.altis.world/ 

On today’s podcast episode, Jillian Vogtli, a two-time olympic mogul skierc talks about how to improve mogul skiing both on snow and on dryland. She also talks about her injury history where she’s had 10+ knee surgeries in her career. We cover overcoming the mental challenges of recovery and she shares tips so you can do the same!

Reach out to Jillian on Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jillianv_/ 

On today's episode, Carl Bescoy, a psychologist who specializes in working with injuries, talks about the psychology of ski injuries. He shared tips to process the fear of missing out, understanding whether pain is "good or bad", managing rehab expectations, and overcoming the mental challenges of getting back to the ski hill.

Go follow him on social media https://www.instagram.com/theinjurypsychologist/?hl=en 

Check out his website: https://www.theinjurypsychologist.com/ 

Dr. Zack is a physical therapist with extensive training for ACL rehab for the athlete. Not only does he work in the clinic, but he also teaches other clinicians the latest and greatest techniques rehbbing the ACL athlete. There's so much we could have talked about, but this episode highlights what you should do immediately after knee injury, the best strategies to manage the knee post-operatively, and what the return to ski process should look like. 

Get a hold of Dr. Zach via his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zdbaker30/?hl=en or send him an email [email protected]

See what Dr. Zach's doing at the Rehab 2 Perform clinic: https://rehab2perform.com/zach-baker/

Ryan Kerr is a level four ski instructor as well as a Physical Therapist who works primarily with athletes. On this podcast, we break down the most common ways the ACL is torn on the ski hill, recommended binding settings, how to determine if you need surgery or not, and how to successfully return to the ski hill after surgery or ACL injury. I learn so much personally from this interview and I know you will as well. 

To connect with Ryan, you can reach him via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryankerr123/ or his email [email protected] 

You can learn more about his ski coaching company here: https://www.instagram.com/ski.hq/ 

On this episode, I interview Steph Allen to talk about the return to ski aspect of ACL recovery. I know that the return to ski aspect is one of the most important and challenging pieces of the rehab process because most people I talk to do not have the knowledge of what they need to do to successfully return. I hope that this interview builds clarity on what you need to be doing so you can keep shredding for a lifetime.

Connect with Steph on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephallen.dpt/?hl=en 

Are you a clinician? Learn from Steph and take one of her courses! - https://clinicalathlete.com/

In this episode, Dr. Kaan Celebi talks about ACL prevention, what to do after ACL injury, and what to do if you need surgery. We chat about how to successfully manage the rehab process and make it back to the hill to ski even stronger before your injury.

Kaan works with ACL clients through the ACL process. If you’d like to learn more about what he does, visit his website https://theaclacademy.com/ and see his helpful tips on his instagram https://www.instagram.com/acl_academy/ 

Ben is a physiotherapist who specializes in working with athletes with ACL tears. On today’s podcast episode, we dive into all things ACL related. From ACL prevention, to answering the question of if you need surgery after ACL tear, to going through the entire rehab process, there is so much to take away from this episode!

If you’d like to learn more about Ben’s team check out their website: https://www.aclrehab.com/ 

Here’s his IG with lot of helpful tips: https://www.instagram.com/theaclrehabguy/?hl=en

Joe spends his Winters in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and this winter he accomplished a goal of skiing 5 million vertical feet being the first of all of Ikon Pass holders to this. On this episode he talks about what it took for him to achieve this and the challenges he encountered along the way.

There’s been several articles written about his accomplishment which I’ve linked here:

If you’d like to contact Joe, you can best find his via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jlbrougher/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joe.brougher 

On this episode, Bode Miller talks about his injury history, his time competing on the World Cup and Olympic teams, and his inspiration for starting his company, Peak Skis!

If you're in the market for new skis and want a deal, use my code "LEGASKI" - the name of this podcast for a discount on your purchase.

To learn more about the Peak Ski Brand, check out their website: https://peakskis.com/

And make sure to give them a follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/peakskis/?hl=en