Deb Armstrong on New Challenges, Giving Back, and Living Young
From Afternoon Snack by Meredith Root and Alex Parker
March 25, 2026 · 1h 12m · Season 2 · Episode 55
About this episode
Deb Armstrong shares her journey from Olympic gold medalist to ski coach, emphasizing her passion for coaching and giving back.
Deb Armstrong is truly one of a kind. She is an Olympic gold medalist but as you will learn quickly in this episode, that accomplishment doesn't define who she is. After retiring from a successful World Cup racing career, Deb went on to get her degree in history from the University of New Mexico where she also learned more about who she was outside of her athletics. She jumped into ski coaching with both feet and went on to hold several high level coaching and directing roles where she helped develop some of the best young ski talent in the US. Deb's approach to coaching is playful, light, and distinctly unserious - despite being a very serious athlete for her entire life. Which tells you everything you need to know about her magic. She has an electric enthusiasm for sharing, coaching, and giving back. All of this comes through when you see her in action on her YouTube channel, Ski Strong, where she's published hundreds of coaching and instructional videos. We are so grateful to have spent time with Deb in Colorado and once again when recording this episode. It's rare to see someone live with such passion and curiosity for life. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did…
People in this episode
Hosts: Meredith Root, Alex Parker
Guest: Deb Armstrong
Topics covered
- Olympic athlete
- coaching
- skiing
- personal growth
- giving back
Keywords
- Deb Armstrong
- Olympic gold medalist
- ski coaching
- personal development
- Ski Strong
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of New Mexico, Ski Strong
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