Author Archives: Ken Read

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About Ken Read

Tough, Informed, engaged. Athlete centred, committed to good governance.

World Juniors Update: Welcome to Sochi

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Ken Read

White peaks framed the final approach to Sochi International airport, as the Swiss charter flight made the final approach into the 2014 Olympic city. For the next ten days, the alpine ski venue of Rosa Khutor, nestled in the western … Continue reading →

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C’est cool!

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Ken Read

Journal De Montreal – November 29, 2015 Une autre représentante de l’unifolié a réussi à obtenir un classement. À sa première Coupe du monde, Laurence St-Germain, de Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, a conclu en 27e position, avec un temps de 1:48,66. «Elle a … Continue reading →

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A legacy of champions

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Ken Read

In 1968 three dedicated supporters of ski racing came together to offer their support, so Canada could think about podium success in the upcoming Olympic Winter Games of Grenoble. Fourty-seven years later, the legacy of Allister Ross, Joe Irwin and … Continue reading →

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It Takes A Village

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Ken Read

The road to the top is a long one. In ski racing, it is particularly difficult. It’s actually much more than the reported 10 years or 10,000 hours of intense practice or skill acquisition (Ericsson et al). With each day, … Continue reading →

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MIKE WIEGELE – HONOURED LIFETIME BUILDER – CANADIAN ROCKIES SKI RACING HALL OF FAME

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Ken Read

November 3, 2015 If passion for skiing is the critical difference in success in ski racing, then it is no wonder Mike Wiegele mentored three World Cup winners and established two enormously successful ski clubs. With his infectious cry of … Continue reading →

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What do the experts say? Integrating Canada’s high performance sport and education.

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Ken Read

As we continue to examine ways to build the “Gold Medal Pathway” for athletes in Canada, the question has been raised about working with the Canadian Inter-university system (CIS) and sport schools or academies. Two studies have been undertaken fairly … Continue reading →

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Perspectives: Debate makes our sport stronger

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Ken Read

“Debate, is positive. Every opinion has merit. It demonstrates people care.” I sense a new perspective has emerged in the sport:education dialogue, which is a very positive development for alpine ski racing. Skiing History recently published an interview with Bob … Continue reading →

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Follow-up: The Sport and Education Pathway.

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Ken Read

My post of August 4th resulted in feedback that prompted further reflection. It appears I was not clear about who finances an action plan for sport and education. As the purpose of my posts are to prompt discussion and reflection, … Continue reading →

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When Does Canada Get Serious About Sport and Education?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Ken Read

Throughout the recent Pan-Am Games in Toronto, again and again we heard about Canadian athletes attending NCAA schools. This spring saw some 15 Canadian athletes opt to attend NCAA ski racing programs, in what one US College coach called “a … Continue reading →

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Train. With Purpose.

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Ken Read

Training with a World Champion is an incredible opportunity. To train with his team even better. A chance to watch, learn and improve. Deep down, we know what the fundamentals are to be successful in ski racing. At the core, … Continue reading →

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