In sports like basketball and football, strategy is a key aspect in gaining the edge over an opponent. Without the X's and O's, achieving results is nearly impossible.
According to Colorado freshman skier David Ketterer, however, strategy has little to do with his success in skiing.
"Skiing is not that strategic, you just try to ski as fast as possible every single run," Ketterer said. "You obviously need a vision of where you want to be in the next season, the next year and the next month, but when it comes down to racing, you should not think about the tactics.