Get ready for some serious airtime as we get up, close and personal with US Ski & Snowboarding Athlete and current #2 Freestyle Mogul Skier in the world Jaelin Kauf. Jaelin, with the goal of becoming the globe's best female Freestyle skier, shares her action packed story of growing up on the mountain in a family of competitive skiers. We cover a lot of snow in this episode including her recent experience competing for Team USA at the PyeongChang Olympics as well as he current commitment, passion and fire to make it to the top of the podium in the 2022 Winter Olympics being hosted in Beijing.
00:01:57 - The biggest stage - The Olympics
00:03:00 - Growing up with a goal of competing at the highest level
00:03:57 - A family of skiers
00:04:45 - Watched my parents compete in the X Games
00:05:59 - Always competing in some sort of ski event
00:06:51 - Speed, turns and air...and you have to perfect all three
00:07:20 - Being in the moment
00:08:00 - Train all year for thirty seconds
00:10:31 - At home workouts
00:12:00 - Training during summer time
00:13:32 - Focused on what I can do versus everyone else
00:15:18 - Working with a sports psychologist
00:18:14 - Preparing to peak in fours years for the next olympics
00:20:40 - Rapid fire questions
00:23:42 - Traveling and experiencing different cultures through skiing
00:26:34 - Finding sponsors
00:27:21 - Warren Miller's 'Timeless'
00:29:18 - Helicopter skiing
00:32:05 - Have fun and love what you are doing!
00:33:41 - Being the best in the world
00:36:12 - The Woman's Advocacy Group
00:37:10 - Sharing encouragement with other young female athletes