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[How-To Train: On Hill Slalom Warm-Up](/content/blogs/the-flip/how-to-train-on-hill-slalom-warm-up ""/index.html)

October 6, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

Two essential ski racing warm-up drills. Learn how slide turns and javelins get you locked in before slalom training and race runs.

[Meet the 2026/27 Athlete Ambassador Team](/content/blogs/the-flip/meet-the-2026-27-athlete-ambassador-team ""/index.html)

September 15, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

Introducing this season's Athlete Ambassador Team: 18 NCAA, NorAm, and World Cup athletes. Follow along as they share their incredible journeys this season.

[Meet the 2026/27 SYNC Team](/content/blogs/the-flip/meet-the-2026-27-sync-team ""/index.html)

September 2, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

Introducing the 2026/27 SYNC Team — 15 athletes from clubs and teams across the U.S. ready to work hard, push each other, and ski fast.

[Summer In Hood, Summed Up](/content/blogs/the-flip/summer-in-hood-summed-up ""/index.html)

August 12, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

More than summer ski training. Discover the lessons, friendships, and memories that make Mt. Hood camps uniquely unforgettable.

[What Type of Ski Racing Parent Are You?](/content/blogs/the-flip/what-type-of-ski-racing-parent-are-you ""/index.html)

July 8, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

Every ski racing parent shows up differently, but all of them show up. Take the quiz to find out which type of ski racing parent you are.

[Inside the Mind of a Speed Skier](/content/blogs/the-flip/inside-the-mind-of-a-speed-skier ""/index.html)

May 19, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

Stef Fleckenstein on returning from injury, pushing limits in speed, and navigating fear and confidence in downhill and Super G.

[How-to-Train: The Best Drill for Knee and Ankle Flexion](/content/blogs/the-flip/best-drill-for-knee-and-ankle-flexion ""/index.html)

March 10, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

In Episode 2 of the How-to-Train drill series, Alex Krupka leads Jimmy Krupka through the one-ski drill to improve knee and ankle flexion through the turn.

[The Future of Ski Racing](/content/blogs/the-flip/the-future-of-ski-racing ""/index.html)

March 8, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

SYNC Community Week wraps up with the 2026 SYNC Junior Scholarship winner announcement and a look at the future of ski racing.

[Why We Ski Race](/content/blogs/the-flip/why-we-ski-race ""/index.html)

March 6, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

SYNC Community Week continues with a wholesome look into what ski racing really means to it's community.

[For the Love of the Grind](/content/blogs/the-flip/for-the-love-of-the-grind ""/index.html)

March 4, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

Celebrate ski racing and the community behind it during SYNC Community Week. Athletes, families, and coaches, this is for you.

[How-to-Train: The Best Drill for Tight Courses](/content/blogs/the-flip/the-best-drill-for-tight-courses ""/index.html)

February 24, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

The How-to-Train series returns with the best drills to improve your skiing. First up, the pivot slip drill featuring Jimmy and Alex Krupka.

[Apply for the SYNC Junior Scholarship](/content/blogs/the-flip/junior-scholarship ""/index.html)

February 4, 2026

— Hailey Perkins

Apply for the SYNC Scholarship: gear, mentorship, and support for U14 and under ski racers across North America who love the sport and community.

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