October 26, 2009 – This 3-DVD set is a cross country ski-specific presentation from experts in the field. You’re going to hear from Sweden’s cross country physiologist H.C. Holmberg, USST’s sport psychologist Dr. Jon Hammermeister, Pete Vordenberg – USST Head Coach, and Justin Wadsworth – USST coach as well as ex-coach of Olympic Medalist Beckie Scott. Stratton Mountain School Coach Sverre Caldwell speaks on developing young skiers and the U.S Development System. Other topics include Ski Service by USST’s Serviceman Randy Gibbs; physiology, technique, motivation and much more – Play Trailer.

Read the “National Coaches Conference” review by Pete Vordenberg at www.teamtoday.org

Running Time:
3-DVD Set | 1 hr 50 min per Disc | Color | Widescreen (16:9)

Inside you’ll find:

Disc 1:
Sverre Caldwell
Head Coach, Stratton Mountain School
“Developing Young Skiers at Stratton Mountain School”

Dr. Hammermeister
Sport Psychologist, USST, U.S. Army’s Center for Advanced Performance
“Designing Coach-Delivered Mental Skills Training Programs”

Disc 2:
Justin Wadsworth
World Cup Coach, U.S. Ski Team
“Classical Technique and How to Analyze Video”

Randy Gibbs
Serviceman, U.S. Ski Team
“Thoughts and Musings On Waxing Skis and Waxing the Competition”

Disc 3:
Hans-Christer Holmberg
Mid Sweden University, Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre
“Sprint in Cross Country Skiing”

Pete Vordenberg
Head Coach, U.S. Ski Team
“U.S. Ski Team: Olympics and Beyond”

Available now from the CXC Online Store here.