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Beyond NCAA Ski Racing: The USCSA & 5,000 College Athletes Competing Every Winter

When people think about collegiate ski racing, they think NCAA. But every winter, nearly 5,000 athletes compete through the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA) — across alpine, Nordic, snowboard, and freeski disciplines. In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan sits down with Executive Director Meegan Moszynski and VP of Academic Affairs Jay Moyer to break down: 🎿 How USCSA differs from NCAA ski programs 🏁 Why team-based scoring changes the athlete experience 🎓 Academic eligibility & leadership opportunities 🏆 What a 700-athlete National Championship looks like 📈 Why awareness is still one of USCSA’s biggest challenges If you’re a high school skier, snowboarder, parent, or coach navigating the college application process — this episode will expand your understanding of collegiate competition pathways. USCSA supports athletes who want to continue competing in college — whether they’ve raced their whole lives or are discovering the sport on campus. 👉 If you found this helpful, share it with someone going through the college search process. Introduction to USCSA - 0:09 Guest Introductions - 1:17 Meegan's Skiing Origin Story - 1:52 Jay's Skiing Origin Story - 2:57 What is USCSA? - 3:55 USCSA's Unique Team Format - 5:50 Why USCSA was Created - 7:28 Evolution of USCSA - 9:13 Inclusivity and Opportunities - 12:20 Volunteer Support - 15:54 Club vs. Varsity Experience - 21:09 Balancing Competitiveness and Fun - 24:53 USCSA National Championships - 37:46 High School Students and USCSA - 47:39 Future of USCSA - 55:32 #CollegeSkiing #SkiRacing #USCSA #CollegiateAthletics #Snowboarding #NordicSkiing #Freeski #CollegeRecruiting