Newest American Downhiller Champion - Bryce Bennet

Bryce Bennett, the US Ski Team’s latest speed skier to win a

World Cup is the guest on Episode #5 of the American Downhiller Podcast. The 6’

7” California skier joined LEW, AJ, Daron and Marco for a fun and interesting

conversation that includes a turn by turn description of his winning run, how

he mentally willed himself to ski his best while in the Starting Gate, and how

he looks to take this confidence into Bormio, Kitz, Wengen and Beijing!

Bryce also talks about the American Downhiller tradition of

spending the Holidays in Europe, Secret Santas and his plans for Bormio.

This Episode is especially relevant to Coaches as Bryce

shares his thoughts on Coaching “unique” athletes, how Speed Coach Randy Pelky

keeps it low-key and what fitness training looks like for the big man.

Enjoy the Video version exclusively here on SkiRacing.com.

You can also find the Audio Version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you can

listen on your way to and from skiing this Holiday!

Next up for the American Downhiller Podcast is a

conversation with reigning Bormio Super-G Champion RCS as he talks switching

equipment, Bormio’s challenging track, and having a “Gold Medal Mom”!

Episode #5 Show Highlights:

-         Bryce’s training and Holiday Schedule.

-         How Bryce was able to have a winning attitude in the gate after mediocre results all year and stand in the gate with a positive plan.

-         Bryce “somehow knew” when he crossed the finish line that he had won, even before  RCS, Feuz & Kilde had run

-         How Bryce completely nailed the Ciaslot section which allowed him to go from 6th to 1st!

-         How the Tahoe and Palisades community has been buzzing since Bryce’s win.

-         AJ, Daron and Marco share their thoughts to Bryce about how to now stay on top now that he is there.

-         How the American Downhiller crew celebrates Bryce’s win.

-         What being part of a Team means to Bryce.

-         How the coaches celebrate and also stay in shape.

-         Advice for Coaches who have unique athletes who may not fit the mold.

-         How LEW, AJ, Daron and Marco used their strengths and work on their weaknesses.

-         Bryce Fitness regimen and how it has paid off.

-         How Daron, AJ & Marco spent the Holidays in Europe - including stealing trees and Rodeling & Secret Santas

-         Which Downhill is Bryce most looking forward to

in the next month before Beijing.