Snowflash Episode 8: Mathias Berthold
A successful ski racer and an even more successful coach – Mathias Berthold describes in the engaging Snowflash talk how winter sports have shaped him and what one can learn from it for life.
Mathias Berthold grew up in the Vorarlberg mountains at an altitude of 1,500 meters. His name is synonymous with success in elite sports and beyond. The philosophy of the former world-class ski racer, head ski coach, and current performance coach is: "Be outstanding – be the best version of yourself in every situation." This guiding principle shapes his approach to both training and personal development.
With his methods, Berthold impressively demonstrates that top performances are not a matter of chance, but the result of hard work and astute strategies. He was a competitive ski racer for 15 years, achieving top World Cup finishes and becoming the professional slalom world champion in 1993. After his active career, he set standards as a head coach – both in the German and Austrian Ski Federations. Under his leadership, his athletes won 3 overall and 13 discipline World Cup globes, in addition to 5 Olympic and 6 World Championship gold medals, as well as more than 60 World Cup victories.
The Vorarlberg native also demonstrated his expertise as a team and personality development consultant for the professional football clubs FC Nürnberg and SK Sturm Graz. Today, he works as a performance coach for athletes in alpine skiing, football, and track and field. His recipe for success is "Winning Strategies": mental strength, clear goal setting, and individualized strategies. His coaching sessions are tailored to each client, creating the space to overcome personal limitations and unlock their full potential.
His lectures and workshops inspire not only top athletes, but also executives and teams in the business world. Mathias Berthold's blog is highly recommended , where he offers profound insights into his experiences and practical tips.
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