Monthly Archives: April 2016

Lessons from the snow: objective review

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Ken Read

It may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in sport. Gap analysis is a critical tool to deeply evaluate and improve performance. It’s the final wrap-up of each competitive season and the starting point of a new one. The … Continue reading →

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Georgia Burgess and Jamie Casselman Named Recipients of 2016 Read Scholarships

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Ken Read

April 21, 2016 Outstanding Ski Racing Talents Recognized For Results in 2016 Season  For 28 years Alberta Alpine has been recognizing athletic excellence through the Dee Read and Ken Read Scholarships, awarded to top ranked female and male athletes who … Continue reading →

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Courageous, but not so unusual anymore

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ken Read

(Updated Apr. 20) In early January, The Denver Post profiled US Ski Team athlete Hig Roberts after his World Cup debut in Soelden, Austria. It was a pretty typical move into the big leagues. Hig earned four starts and didn’t … Continue reading →

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A journey continues ….

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Ken Read

Nearly a year ago we started on an independent pathway in the world of ski racing. In a sport where the tradition of “Team” runs deep, to embark on this new journey was intimidating to say the least. Several weeks … Continue reading →

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