American Downhiller Podcast Episode #6:

RCS’ Return to Bormio

Our guest for Episode #6 of the American Downhiller Podcast is RCS - Ryan Cochran-Siegle. A year ago Ryan shocked the world (but not the American Downhiller fans) by winning the Bormio Super-G and almost stealing the Downhill as well. However, at the peak of his speed last year, he crashed at Kitzbuhel and broke his neck. He is BACK and skiing fast and just waiting for it all to come together again this season.

In this Episode. RCS breaks down the state of his skiing right now and his plan to return to the podium. He talks about coming back from injury and how the mental skills of confidence and trust are key to that return. RCS also talks about how Bryce Bennett’s win affected the Team.

Then the crew breaks down the Bormio course from top to bottom and share some of their own stories of the classic course. The words they use are Brutal, Relentless, Punishment, Challenging and Awesome!

Then RCS describes the behind the scenes of how his change to Head took place and what was involved including now working with the legendary Heinz Hammerle - his HEAD rep.

Finally, RCS talks about growing up with a Gold Medal Mom, Barbara Ann Cochran, and what he learned from her - it’s not what you think.

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Episode #6 Show Notes:  RCS - Ryan Cochran-Siegle: 46 minutes

-      RCS breaks down the state of his skiing right now

-      RCS talks about his broken neck, rehab and his plan to return to the podium

-      The Mental Game - confidence and trust are the keys to his return

-      Taking advantage of the break physically and mentally

-      Bormio is the focus, then RCS will get a block of GS training

-      How Bryce’s win affected the Speed Team

-      LEW, Daron, AJ & Marco describe Bormio course

-      Bormio = Brutal, relentless, punishment, crushing, AWESOME

-      RCS’ training run strategy

-      RCS’ change to Team HEAD - the backstory

-      Heinz Hammerle - maybe the GOAT rep is now working for RCS

-      Behind the scenes on testing the HEAD product

-      Growing up with a Gold Medal Mom at Cochran’s Ski Area

-      Having Heroes show up to races - help or hurt?

-      What RCS sees as his biggest strengths as an athlete