May, 15 Update

Hello Everyone,

So During the coaching summit we had many different speakers. One was Allison Forsythe, Canada's best Female, GS skier. She had been out with a knee injury for almost 2 years. She has gone through many depressing days . Although her attitude now is very positive. She is still planning a come back! She is very inspirational. Her work ethic is great! Never wasting any time. Always looking to learn from what seems like a negative. Which is true! Her knee may be weak now, but she has been working full speed on the parts of her body she can. Another good point is that everyday day she takes 30 minutes to do image training. She actually puts her boots on and sees her self skiing the course. Moving , balance changing feeling every thing. She did ski a little last summer. the coaches were amazed and said she never skied better. She believes you can maintain or even improve through image training. I also agree! See your self as if you are actually skiing . You can also practice looking ahead. See the slope, the gates the line you want to ski. Happy image skiing !!!

Bye for now.

Doug

May 9 Update

Hello !!

I made it back safe to Kelowna.

It was a great coaching summit! Lots of great information. I will pass it on as the summer goes on.

My drive back home was strange. It rained ,snowed , and was sunny! I also stopped to visit some friends. Old ski racing friends. One of them use to race in Japan with me. His name is Chris Nakahara. He is a massage therapist now.

Also played 9 holes of golf in Crows nest pass. Shot 40. Nice way to start the season!

Well, bye for now!

More soon!

Doug

May, 6 Update

Hello!

Another good day of meetings! We heard from many National team coaches. We are doing all the right things with technique! Also talked about safety ,along with many other topics. I spoke with Thomas Grandi. He is doing well and is Leading Alberta Alpine for his career. More meetings tomorrow. I will update again tomorrow.

Bye for now!

Doug

May 5 Update

Hello every one,

I am in Calgary , Alberta! I am attending the annual coaching Summit. It was great today! Lots of good information. A lot of it was guided towards young children. Which is good. It was very worth while coming here. 2 more days of meetings. i will give you more updates soon.

Good night.

I hope you all had a good golden week holiday.

Oh, and some great news. Ishizaki Kiyoko won the World GS masters, in Austria!!! Yes, she is a world Champion!!!!!! Great job!!! I am so happy for her! She has trained very hard in past years!

April, 27 Update

Hi Every one,

Well it has finally warmed up here a Kelowna a little bit!

Hope fully I cam finally get into the golf season. I practiced yesterday with the best player in Kelowna. Jason Monteleone. His best score at his golf club is 63! It is great getting tips from him.

I am also getting information for the summer camp at Mt. Hood. Just need to find a place to stay. Then I can give details of the cost, and schedule.

I am busy at my work here. Did not really get much of a break after the ski season.

I am going to the Canadian Coaching Summit in Calgary in a few weeks. That is always great for information.

Bye for now!

Doug

April 20 Update

Hello Every one,

I am home and it has been crazy busy here! Yes, exciting to be with every one! It is always an adjustment being together.

Tajanna has gone to Vancouver to present her portfolio to a fashion design school in Vancouver! She will present it tomorrow.

Makaiya is good! She had a friend over at our house yesterday. it was fun. We made pizza for dinner.

Chrissy is also good! We are busy doing spring cleaning around the house! We want to do a full cleaning of all hidden corners. We are hoping to fix our house up this summer. I will keep you up to date with how it goes.

I enjoyed this past season very much! All of you guys and girls are so keen!!

Would you believe it snowed yesterday. Yes, in the hills and in town!!!! Crazy!!!!!
How am I suppose to work on my golf game!! Hee Hee!

I did play in Osaka though. I shot 9 over! That actually lower my handy cap to 8.8! Too cold here to play. I guess I will have to wait till it warms up!

Bye for now.

More soon!

Doug

PS. Dell is replacing my note book. I am going to exchange it for a XPS 1330, 13 inch screen. Yes, I am happy. I am going to get extra warranty that will cover me World Wide.

March 25 Update

Hello every one!

So yes, spring is here and the season is winding down. I feel happy I can soon go home to see my family but I also feel sad that I am not able to coach all of you and grow together! There have been good results and good improvements in Base technique. The more I coach the more I see how important it is that all of you need good base technique but just as important is how you place your selves in the world of ski racing. I hope you can all see yourselves as top competitors. If you see others as faster or stronger you will never over take them. When you walk on to the ski hill hold your head high, and know are a winner! A top competitor! Some one who is lucky and always finds a away to get the job done. I see that in all of you. I hope you can see that for your selves.

Bye for now.

Doug