There’s a lot of work that goes into hosting an event at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, but the hardest part may be getting the 19 local athletes who are competing to have the right mindset as the event begins. The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club will host the two-day 2017 USA Canoe/Kayak Flatwater Sprint National Team Trials, starting today, for the second year in a row. The event will include athletes from around the country, all hoping to earn a spot on the national squad.