Testimonials

President LOC Schladming 2013 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships

"It was a delight to have Jörg serve as fully-accredited chaplain at our 2013 FIS Alpine World Championships in Schladming. Jörg's positive, outgoing manner is winsome and an encouragement not only to athletes and those who support them but to others at the championship as well, including the organizing committee. I am confident you'll enjoy having him at your event and that his ministry will be gladly received by the athletes and their teams."

President LOC Vikersund 2012 FIS Ski Flying World Championships

"It was a great pleasure to have Jörg Walcher, from Austria, as part of the chaplain team during the 2012 Ski Flying World Championships in Vikersund. As part of the obligation he invited the Austrian Ski jumping team and their coaches to a church service in our local church.The athletes and their team were very grateful for this service.Jörg seemed to have a close and good contact with the athletes and their families during the event.

Austrian Alpine Ski Racer, World Champion in the Super-G 2011

"The athlete devotions of Jörg help me feel assured that you are not alone and that nothing is a coincidence."

Italian Alpine Ski Racer, 2x Bronze & 1 x Silver at World Championships as well as Slalom Overall World Cup winner

"I am grateful for the many years I have known Jörg. I met him at the World Championships in Schladming in 2013 and I'm very grateful for all the conversations I've had with him."

Austrian Alpine Skier, 2 x Olympic Gold & winner of the legendary Kitzbühel’s Hahnenkamm downhill 2020

"Faith helped me, but not overnight. I needed some time to collect myself and slow down to be satisfied even with the small things in life again."

Former Bob Pilot & Bob Coach of the Swiss National Team

"I would recommend every athlete to ask for Jörg’s support to receive the focus & peace that you need for a competition."

Head Coach of the Austrian Nordic Combined Team

"When athletes are forbidden to start, Jörg is a good partner to talk about the disappointment. You can really tell afterwards that it encouraged them."

Sports commentator of the largest Austrian & German sports events

"I think it is extremely important that Jörg is present at sports events as a Sports Chaplain."

Austrian Luge Rider, Olympic Bronze 2018

"It does a lot for us as a team to have Jörg's spiritual support in the sledding."

Austrian Luge Rider, 2x World Champion

"I am very grateful for Jörg's help, especially during the big events."

Austrian 100m hurdles Olympic Finalist

"Jörg & Jacqueline stood by me during a very difficult time and showed me the beauty of the sport again. I am infinitely grateful to them for that."

Swiss Athletics athlete

"Jörg & Jacqueline are incredibly great role models, inspiration and support for me. Being in contact with them is a great enrichment for me."

Head Coach Biathlon Team AUT & former GER Olympic Athlete: 4 x Olympic Gold & 9 x World Champion in Biathlon

"Every person thinks and "ticks" differently... One person concentrates 100% on his race, is extremely focused, tries to stay "with" himself, believes very firmly that everything went well in the preparation... "Other" athletes feel different, maybe afraid of failure, feel alone, close acquaintances and family are not around...(many reasons why they feel different). And then I think it's good that exactly these athletes can "open up" to someone...(every now and then there is also a little barrier between athlete and coach). And that's why I think it's good that people like you, support these athletes in difficult situations. I also want to thank you for our great conversations."

Athlete US Biathlon Team

Team Doctor Biathlon Team USA

"It is incredibly valuable to have a Chaplain and devotional available for athletes. Given the physical and emotional toll athletes are under during the season, athletes interested in spiritual support or growing spiritually should have a Chaplain available. Joerg hosted an athlete devotional for the U.S. team that was attended by a number of athletes and staff and was well received."

Athlete US Biathlon & Chairwoman of the IBU Athletes Commission

"During the Antholz World Championships 2020, I met Jörg Walcher and was able to attend his athlete devotional that he hosted at my hotel. Two of my teammates already knew Jörg through his nonprofit organization Beyond Gold. I have the impression that Jörg's presence at any IBU competition can only be positive."