In this episode we discuss how you can get involved in speed skating. Sam Snyder the Marketing and Communications assistant sits down with Chris Needham to talk about the differences between short and long track along with the "Find a Club" feature. They also discuss how you can be prepared for your first session and how the sport offers opportunities for people young and old.
Find a Club - https://www.teamusa.org/us-speedskating/members-and-clubs/find-a-club
Learn to Skate USA - https://www.learntoskateusa.com/
USA Roller Sports - https://www.teamusa.org/usa-roller-sports

In this episode we sit down with Matt Kooreman, Long Track Program Director, to discuss how the language we use as a coach can have a direct impact on how athletes learn. We discuss internal vs external feedback along with the constraints based approach.
Dr. Rob Gray Perception Action Podcast https://perceptionaction.com/
Dr. Nick Winkelman "The Language of Coaching" https://amzn.to/3whtwWR
Attentional focus and motor learning: a review of 15 years https://bit.ly/3qcM4GG

A conversation with the Olympic Medalist, multi time World Champion and World Record holder about her multisport background and how that has helped her get to where she is now.

Where do you go when you are literally at the pinnacle of your sport? According to Brittany the only place to go is up! Join Peri as she sits down and gets to know more about the American champion and speed skating legend.

Peri is out of the blocks again with Kimi Goetz. Listen to Kimi talk about her soon to be famous meatloaf recipe and what is it like to travel with the team around the world.

National Short Track Champion and Olympian Maame Biney sits down with Peri for the inside scoop on how to prepare mentally as an athlete and what success looks like for such a young, talented star.

National Short Track Champion and World Cup Medalist Kristen Santos talks about the upcoming season and why she won't be racing Fall World Cup Trials next weekend.

Olympian and professional musician Kimani Griffin talks skating, music, contradictions and having passion for life.

Corie Stoddard talks about winning a world championship, developing a strong mindset - and her dog Milo.

Austin and Ethan are two of the newest members of the Long Track National Team. We talk about being role models, training with your idols and keeping it all fun.