Two remarkable World Cup dads join The Next Turn this week. Jeff Hensien, parent of U.S. Ski Team athlete Katie Hensien, and Steve Smart, parent of Canada’s Amelia Smart, chat with us about the balancing act of being a parent of a high-level athlete. Both reflect on the full family commitment required and the unglamorousness of life on the road. Steve, a long time ski professional and instructor, and Jeff, who joined this world with very little ski experience, have unique perspectives as a result. They share some of the wisdom they’ve tried to impart as their daughters navigate pressures of life on the World Cup. Volunteerism is important to these two, and Jeff shares how learning skills like timing and being a technical delegate deepened his family’s understanding of the sport. They talk about how they’ve navigated ski academies and offer wisdom for parents facing the same challenges. This conversation is a behind-the-scenes look at the sacrifices, life lessons, and love that goes into raising and supporting world-class athletes. As always, hosts Martin, Cara, and Jeff share their “SWIX Thoughts of the Day”.