Showing posts with label sports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sports. Show all posts

Friday, June 2, 2017

Olympic Slopestyle Scoring


Jeffery Scott Fraser is an experienced business executive and entrepreneur who holds a PhD from Capella University. A former CEO of software firm NIC Inc., Jeffery S. Fraser is currently involved with Job Pose, a job matching firm, and serves as the owner of Tsaina Lodge in Alaska. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Fraser also enjoys fishing and snowboarding.

A winter Olympic sport, snowboarding can be broken down into several disciplines which include half pipe, freestyle, and slopestyle among others. In a slopestyle competition, competitors snowboard down a course filled with obstacles and attempt to complete different types of tricks. 

Scoring for Olympic slopestyle events is administered by six judges from the Federation Internationale de Ski in several areas. In addition to amplitude, which includes safely landing jumps, and the overall difficulty of a run, snowboarders are judged on execution. Improper hand and board placement, poor landings, or falls can all affect an execution score. Moreover, incorporating a variety of different tricks and completing completely new tricks can boost a slopestyle score.

Monday, April 17, 2017

Types of Specialty Shots in Tennis


Jeffery Scott Fraser owns the Tsaina Lodge, a seasonal 24-room inn near Valdez, Alaska. Prior to taking over the lodge in 2011, Jeffery Fraser attended Baker University and Friends University in Kansas, where he played tennis.

The three main types of shots used by tennis players are forehand, backhand, and the overhead serve. However, a simple forehand or backhand shot might not be available to the player at different times during a rally, or another type of specialty shot might work more in the player's favor. Below are three frequently used specialty shots.

1. The approach shot can be either a forehand or backhand and is hit while the player is approaching the net, forcing his or her opponent to play on the defensive.

2. The passing shot is generally used by players on the defensive reacting to an approach shot. The goal of a passing shot is to hit the ball along the baseline, wide of the player at the net. It's a high-risk, high-reward shot. 

3. One of the more difficult shots to perfect, the drop shot requires a soft touch and superior ball control. It's best executed with one's opponent on the run, particularly at the back of the court, where they might be unable to reach the lightly hit ball in time.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Choosing the Right Snowboard


The owner of Alaska’s Tsaina Lodge and an investor in Job Pose, Jeffery Scott Fraser spent more than two decades as a business executive. The former CEO of NIC Inc., he founded the group of companies shortly after receiving his master’s degree and oversaw their operations until his retirement in 2008. In his free time, Jeffery S. Fraser enjoys snowboarding.

The first step to finding the right snowboard is to consider the type of riding you intend to do. Most snowboards are separated into categories based on how they are best used. If you plan on doing tricks on the slopes, a freestyle board may be best. On the other hand, if you prefer stability and control when moving down the mountain, you might prefer an all-mountain board.

Once you know the type of snowboard you want, you can start thinking about flex and shape. The flexibility of a board affects how it moves: stiffer boards allow for faster reactions, but are less forgiving during off-balance turns or landings. Boards are also affected by their shape. Traditionally, snowboards all had the same camber, but now you can choose between rocker, flat, hybrid, and camber boards depending on whether you want better control, stability, or grip.

Finally, you need to determine the board’s length, width, and weight recommendations. Most boards can accommodate specific weight ranges. When considering length, the board should reach roughly from your chin to your nose when standing on its edge. Width is normally determined by your foot size; if you have larger feet, you will want a wider board.

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Top Fishing Spots in Wyoming



Entrepreneur and executive Jeffery Scott Fraser divides his time between Alaska and Wyoming, overseeing operations at the historic Tsaina Lodge and serving as an investor in Job Pose. Outside of work, Jeffery S. Fraser enjoys a wide range of hobbies, such as fishing.

Thanks to its plentiful rivers, streams, and lakes, Wyoming is a great state for fishing. Anglers can find everything from crappie and bass to trout, but identifying the best fishing spots can be a challenge. Following are just a few of Wyoming’s best fishing areas.

Bighorn Lake: Located in Kane, Bighorn Lake covers 5,500 acres. Fishers can enjoy more than 50 miles of accessible shoreline or get out on the water in a boat. While the lake is perhaps best known as a bass fishing spot, it is also home to plenty of trout, catfish, and walleye.

Guernsey Reservoir: A popular spot for bass, crappie, and panfish, Guernsey Reservoir was created by the North Platte River dam in eastern Wyoming. It covers 2,400 acres and is known for having aggressive fish.

Flaming Gorge Reservoir: Teeming with bass, trout, and salmon, Flaming Gorge Reservoir is located near Green River in the southern part of Wyoming. Many record-setting catches have taken place here.

Boysen Reservoir: Home to the state record for black crappie, Boysen Reservoir is a great spot for trout, panfish, and crappie. The lake covers over 19,000 acres in central Wyoming and is located in Boysen State Park.