ATHLETIC SUCCESSES: Doug learned to ski at age three and began competing at age eight. He won his first title at the 1980 Junior Olympics, then jumped to international competition, competing in his first World Cup and joining the U.S Ski Team in 1981. In addition to being a member of the 1984 and 1988 U.S. Olympic Ski Teams, he won a bronze medal at the 1985 World Championships and won the U.S. National Downhill title in 1986 and 1987. Since retiring from the National Team in 1988, he has remained involved with skiing and currently races on the Legends and Pro Circuits.

CAREER PATH:
Doug has stayed involved with skiing in various capacities. He has worked as a corporate spokesperson and promotional advisor at ski clinics, sales meetings and promotional events. He has done motivational speaking for numerous companies including Ford and Rolex, as well as media broadcast work for various skiing and extreme sports events. He has also written articles for Ski Magazine and the Burlington Free Press, among others. Additionally, Doug has worked as a Program Director for ELITEAM Conditioning Camps and coached skiing at the Sugarbush Ski Club.

DOUG'S WORDS OF WISDOM:
"One of the biggest lessons I have learned is that, unfortunately, you can't go directly to the level you left off with your new career. It took you years to achieve what you did in athletics, and it's going to take a little while to be successful in your new career. I expected to be at the top of whatever I chose right away and it doesn't happen that way. It's a long road back to the top of your new profession."

"Start working on your career now. Take advantage of NGB or USOC training programs. Start networking with the sponsors involved in your sport. Most importantly, learn how to communicate."