“You don’t need snow – to practice good skiing.”

“Future athletes will train confidence and concentration in the same way as they train conditioning and strength.”

“A positive mental approach toward your skiing can mean the difference between success and failure.”

“One can always learn from others. The Champion’s mind holds a wealth of insight, as to how you can become a winner in your everyday life.”

“ The most vital aspect of winning is mental attitude.”

“Visualization was really the key” explaining the reasons for his dramatic improvements from one season to the next.

“I do not know anything about luck, but the harder I train the luckier I get.”

“To win, I have to get angry. My anger is directed at the course, attacking it and beating it.”

“I m still aiming for my goal in skiing-to make a perfect race.”