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Interview: Werner Margreiter, Austrian Ski Team Coach

	Werner Margreiter

Werner Margreiter has a unique philosophy toward guiding the strongest team in ski racing. As coach of the Austrian men's team and the former US women's team coach, he has a "no pressure" attitude.

"They have to be self-confident," said Margreiter of his skiers, "because only this allows them to accept the performance of others, and they have to acknowledge that to perform well also."

Here's what Margreiter shared with us.

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What is your coaching philosophy with such talented ski racers?
Why can't the US compete?
Who are this year's contenders from other countries?
An inside look at the bike incident in Aspen.

No Downhill? How about Mobile Margaritas on a Cordless Drill
If you can't watch a downhill race, rig your drill up for a wet bar. We're mixing margaritas on the end of a torque bit and praying for a window in which to race. But if the show won't go on, we've got frozen cocktails.
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