Alpine SkiingA month after Sochi
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LUGANO (Switzerland) - From Switzerland bounces a news-bomb ahead of Sochi, even though objectively the technical difficulties of Tina Maze at the beginning of this season, at least compared to last year'' historic, were under the eyes of all: Mauro Pini, former coach of Lara Gut and the National Red crossed on several occasions and with different tasks, he joined the staff of Slovenia, winner of the World Cup a year ago with the record number of points, 2414! News comes from www.ticinonews.ch
Wednesday 8 January 2014 3 minutes reading time
Assignment of prestige for the Ticino Mauro Pini. '' The former coach of the Swiss women's ski champion, was hired by the Slovenian Tina Maze until the end of the season. The confirmation of the news comes from the same Pini. Ticino With the winner of the 2013 World Cup aims to revive a season that began in a decidedly disappointing. For Pini is rather a welcome return in the White Circus, which is currently limited him to collaborate with the Swiss-Italian Ski Federation in the field of youth.
"A couple of days ago I received this call, asking if I was available," says Mauro Pini. "'' I was a little surprised, I have to admit it, but I tried to understand the value of this offer. Then, thanks to the understanding of my two current employers, Geobrugg and CSR, the possibility has become concrete. And then voila ,, I launch into this new adventure with great curiosity. "
For Pini is'' other patt of a great proof of the estimate. The strongest skiers last season came to call him to help her get back on top. But will it make? "I do not think she has forgotten how to ski," says Pines. "C'' has a few details to locate, and then you need to work especially on the mental. I will try to provide my experience, my skills, be as objective as possible so that you can find the beautiful shape of the last season. goals out there, from the Olympics to the World Cup.'s a good challenge. "
A change of coach in skiing, is quite rare. "It's a little'' a novelty, it is true," says Pines. "In other sports when things do not work often changing'' the coach, they take drastic decisions. During this ski is almost a first. Tina Maze, being in a team, semiprivate can afford it. Other teams, larger could hardly do more. Anyway it's a new situation, both for me and for her. "
Already today Pines has made traveling to the'' Austria, to join his new employer.
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