In the Season 2 premiere of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan sits down with Sophie Goldschmidt, CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, to explore what it takes to lead a national governing body responsible for multiple disciplines across skiing and snowboarding.Sophie discusses her background in sports management, how it shapes her leadership approach, and the unique challenges of running a nonprofit organization that spans grassroots development all the way to the Olympic Games. The conversation covers the upcoming Olympic cycle, athlete development pathways, fan engagement, and the importance of building a healthy, supportive culture for athletes to thrive.This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how U.S. Ski & Snowboard operates, how decisions made today impact the next generation of athletes, and what the future of the sport looks like at both the community and elite levels.
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ListenWhat does it take to build one of the most successful programs in NCAA ski racing?In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan sits down with legendary Dartmouth coach Peter Dodge for an…
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