Raphael Lessard on Building a World Cup Speed Skiing Career | NorAm, NCAA & the Long Game скачать в хорошем качестве

Raphael Lessard on Building a World Cup Speed Skiing Career | NorAm, NCAA & the Long Game

Raphael Lessard’s road to the World Cup didn’t follow the usual script—and that’s exactly why it worked. In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, World Cup speed skier Raphael Lessard joins the show to talk through his full development arc: growing up ski racing in Quebec, attending Burke Mountain Academy, spending formative years racing on the French circuit in Europe, and then making the deliberate decision to return to North America to ski for the University of Utah. Raphael breaks down what actually matters in developing a speed skier—intentional training, tactical decision-making, visualization, race-day preparation, and the mental discipline required to handle setbacks. We also dive into winning the overall NorAm title, earning a full slate of World Cup starts, scoring his first World Cup points with a top-20 Super-G in Val Gardena, and navigating injury and recovery at a critical moment in his career. This is a thoughtful, inside look at how World Cup speed is built—over years, not shortcuts. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth conversations with skiers, coaches, and leaders shaping the sport 👍 Like the episode if you enjoy long-form ski racing conversations 💬 Comment with your favorite takeaway or who you’d like to hear next