The Next Turn - skiing, ski racing and sport

On the 20th anniversary of her horrific accident and creation of the Kelly Brush Foundation, Kelly joins The Next Turn for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. From early days of recovery, the seeds of the Foundation to enormous growth and impact it has now, Kelly talks us through it all. It is a wonderful chat with a woman who has found a way to take an unfortunate circumstance and turn it int...

We are thrilled to have Dženifera Ģērmane as our guest this week on The Next Turn. The 22 year old slalom skier from Latvia has found her way to the front page of the World Cup rankings. Despite a career riddled with injuries, Jenny, as she likes to be called, has managed to keep building and growing, while remaining grateful for the blessings and and cruel twists ski racing presents.

This week on The Next Turn we take a close look at the NCAA circuit with the perspectives of two successful coaches in the league, Joonas Räsänen of the University of Denver, and Bill Reichelt of the University of Vermont. In a candid discussion we dive into the recruiting process, what makes a good recruit and the difficulties of building the right team. We also cover the role of collegiate skiin...

This week, The Next Turn is thrilled to have Ed Drake as our guest to take a deep look at the Alpine World Cup tour. As the lead commentator for TNT’s alpine coverage, former Olympian and host of The Ski Racing Podcast, Ed has a unique and heavily experienced perspective that he shares for our listeners. This episode will have you fired up, with your finger on the pulse of the athletes as we head...

This week, we are excited to have Steve Porino join as we reach the halfway point of the World Cup Season and are mere days away from the Winter Olympics in Cortina. As the long-time voice of alpine coverage for NBC, Steve shares his unique and experienced perspective on the current storylines that are making headlines in our sport. From behind the scenes production of broadcasts, the process of g...

This week on The Next Turn, we are joined by Miha Hrobat of Slovenia and breaks down why last season was such a success, what clicked in his skiing, and why he’s quietly become one of the sneakiest fast speed racers on the World Cup. We dig into the surprising reason behind his early-season struggles, and how those challenges shaped his mindset heading into the heart of the winter. With the speed...

The Next Turn is back heading into the New Year with Valérie Grenier and Britt Richardson. Coming directly off solid results at Semmering, Austria, where the conditions were incredibly tough, the two Canadians talk through the challenges of that day. Val and Britt share their thoughts on where they feel they each are in the arcs of their respective careers, the parallels, the opportunities for imp...

This week on The Next Turn, Erika Pykäläinen of Finland joins us for a candid conversation about the challenges of an early start on the World Cup and the tough road to find success at the highest level of our sport. From technical cues to mental adjustments, coaches insights to personal ownership…no subject was off limits. Erika shows her grit, resilience, gratitude and humor in this very enjoyab...

Thea Louise Stjernesund and Mina Fürst Holtmann may share a nation, but their paths to the World Cup couldn’t be more different — one a child prodigy, the other a late bloomer. In this episode, they take us back to the beginning, sharing how they found ski racing, what hooked them, and what’s kept them in the sport. Recorded after Sölden and Levi and before Copper, Thea and Mina walk us through th...

Felix Monsén is currently the only Swede competing in World Cup speed — to keep his career on track without the funding of the Swedish Team, he founded the Speed Swedes, the platform for him to create his own team and to cover his own travel, accommodation, and training heading into the 2026 Cortina Olympic Games. In this episode, Felix explains what happened and how he suddenly faced the possibil...

The Next Turn continues the tradition of learning from the best coaches in the sport; Forest Carey is a career ski coach who has worn nearly every hat in the sport — including two seasons with Bode Miller’s independent “Team America.” After more than a decade with the U.S. Ski Team, he’s now running a Groms program in Park City, focusing on fun, feel, and confidence for young athletes. We talk abo...

We’re kicking off Season 6 of The Next Turn with French slalom specialist Steven Amiez. Now heading into his fourth full year on the World Cup circuit, Steven is analytical, grounded, and quietly determined to make his mark. He talks about the setbacks that shaped him and what drives him—the pursuit of a podium and the rush of seeing green numbers beside his name. Whether this is your first time h...

This week, the freshly crowned NCAA champions join The Next Turn. Sara Rask is currently wrapping up her college career in Denver after a few years with the Swedish national team and the Europa Cup circuit and is now living that student-athlete life with zero regrets and no World Cup pressure. Johs Braathen Herland is a first-year at University of Utah, but as you’ll hear, he is eyeing the big lea...

This week, Alpine Canada’s Development Team coach, Cam McKenzie and US Ski C Team coach, Clement Tomamichel join The Next Turn for a terrific coaches roundtable. The experienced duo discuss their programs, their struggles and where they believe the gains will be made with their teams. Along with a thorough dive into technique, tactics, and the mindset that the athletes are looking to achieve, this...

Two parents of elite athletes join The Next Turn for Volume 2 of “World Cup Moms”. Patricia Seger, mom of Canadian speed skiers Brodie and Riley, and Amy Macuga, mom of ski jumper Samantha, mogul skier Alli, and alpine speed skiers Lauren and Daniel, have supported their children's dreams despite not coming from ski racing backgrounds themselves. Each has successfully navigated the complicated, ex...

This week we had the privilege of catching up with two regional leaders in North American ski racing: Darlene Nolting, Program Director for Rocky Central in the US, and Jocelyn Huot, Director of Ski Quebec. Both have a ton of experience which leads to unique perspectives on the challenges faced by both athletes and their families. In this conversation, the two discuss the rising costs of ski racin...

Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath first joined us in 2021, with one World Cup podium to his name. Since then, he’s achieved remarkable success—all before his 25th birthday. In this conversation with McGrath, what’s notable is his wisdom, especially as he reflects on the World Championships, the pressure of being among the favourites, and the “we” of the Norwegian team. He discusses staffing changes, the v...

Tim Dattels is an athlete advocate. He’s also a philanthropist who has used not only his own money but also his connections and business sense to help athletes bridge the incredible funding gap that often means the difference between ski racing and retirement. As the Chair of the Board for Alpine Canada, he’s played a pivotal role in supporting Canada’s ski racing community. We caught up with Tim...

The Next Turn is celebrating its 100th episode by doing something a little different. This week instead of leading the conversation, we’re in the hot seat. We’ve given the keys to coach, author, marketing and communications expert, Christine Feehan, flipping the script and putting our team on the other side of the mic. Feehan digs into who we are, why we started the Next Turn, and what’s kept us g...

 Italy’s Dominik Paris, one of the most dominant speed skiers of his generation, joins The Next Turn for a conversation that is equal parts insightful, intense, and even a little bit spiritual. We caught up with him in the middle of a season that has tested his patience, and he talks openly about his frustrations. But as you’ll hear, Paris thinks on his feet, relying on feel, instinct, and a conn...

Zrinka Ljutić is such an awesome guest that we had to invite her back to The Next Turn for more! Ljutić talks about expectations coming into this year, her equipment switch, and whether or not she’s surprised by her results so far. We dig into her first World Cup win and touch on how she’s handling pressure, getting her thoughts on possibly adding another discipline to her already stacked GS and S...

France’s Clara Direz joins The Next Turn for a conversation that ranges from her training and competition focus, to her life outside ski racing. Direz, who is best known as a GS specialist, has been working her way into speed disciplines, and in this interview she explains why she’s adding Super G to her schedule and illuminates what influenced that decision. She opens up about the challenges she’...

Swedish powerhouses Lisa Nyberg and Estelle Alphand join The Next Turn for a conversation that includes reflections on what it was like for both to grow up with famous fathers, but their stories go far beyond their family backgrounds. Alphand, who grew up in France, competed for the French team, eventually making the move to represent Sweden—a story in itself. Both women give us a peek at their in...

Two remarkable World Cup dads join The Next Turn this week. Jeff Hensien, parent of U.S. Ski Team athlete Katie Hensien, and Steve Smart, parent of Canada’s Amelia Smart, chat with us about the balancing act of being a parent of a high-level athlete. Both reflect on the full family commitment required and the unglamorousness of life on the road. Steve, a long time ski professional and instructor,...

The Next Turn caught up with Austrian ski racer Mirjam Puchner just before the World Cup season started heating up, and she offered a great deal of insight into her world. At 32 and in her 11th season on the circuit, she’s already had two top 15 finishes in Beaver Creek this year. Puchner discussed everything from her off-season training, to how she learns new tracks like Beaver Creek, diving into...