Eileen Shiffrin, Mikaeala Shiffrin's mother.
Eileen Shiffrin, Mikaeala Shiffrin's mother.

Mikaela Shiffrin’s podcast, What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin, has had quite a few notable guests since it began, from fiancé and fellow ski racer Aleksander Kilde to Olympic gymnastics legend Simone Biles, but none have been quite as impactful to Shiffrin’s career as her most recent guest.

Eileen Shiffrin is both Mikaela’s mom and long-time coach, earning the title of winningest alpine ski coach of all time. She tries to claim that she has had a limited impact on her daughter’s success on the slopes, but there’s just no way that’s true.

You can listen to the full podcast episode on the podcast’s YouTube, Spotify, or anywhere else you may get your podcasts.

Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work...