The Fall Line: With Chaos and Co.: Recent Episodes
Dave Capron
Listen to PSIA-E Education Staff Members Dave Capron and Angelo Ross discuss their lives as ski instructors, both inside and outside the ski industry. Interviews with industry insiders.
Dave and Angelo chat with Don Haringa about his retirement as the Director of Education and Programs for PSIA-AASI East and his long career in the ski industry. He was recently selected by the PSIA-AASI National Board of Directors for National Lifetime Membership. Members selected for this honor are known and respected throughout the industry for their long-term contributions to education, publication, leadership and volunteerism.
Dave and Angelo chat with Don Haringa about his retirement as the Director of Education and Programs for PSIA-AASI East and his long career in the ski industry. He was recently selected by the PSIA-AASI National Board of Directors for National Lifetime Membership. Members selected for this honor are known and respected throughout the industry for their long-term contributions to education, publication, leadership and volunteerism.
George Thomas, the host of the PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast joins Angelo and David to talk about ultra-distance road cycling, including the RAAM (Race Across America), one of the longest annual endurance events in the world. George discusses his journey overcoming epilepsy. It's a great story that you won't want to miss. He absolutely has the will and a personal drive that will not let himself quit at anything.
George Thomas, the host of the PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast joins Angelo and David to talk about ultra-distance road cycling, including the RAAM (Race Across America), one of the longest annual endurance events in the world. George discusses his journey overcoming epilepsy. It's a great story that you won't want to miss. He absolutely has the will and a personal drive that will not let himself quit at anything.
Perry and Jeff sit for a chat explaining the philosophy and focus of the new PSIC (Professional Ski Instructors of Canada) organization. They go through how the PSIC will deliver their training of instruction through their emphasis on Adventure and enjoying the whole mountain experience. Interesting discussion on how they keep the students in the leaning zone all the way through their programs.
Perry and Jeff sit for a chat explaining the philosophy and focus of the new PSIC (Professional Ski Instructors of Canada) organization. They go through how the PSIC will deliver their training of instruction through their emphasis on Adventure and enjoying the whole mountain experience. Interesting discussion on how they keep the students in the leaning zone all the way through their programs.
The Chaos and Co. duo have a great chat with Blizzard Tecnica Christian Avery, Product Manager/North America, about Blizzards newly announced Anomaly line of skis. Christian also takes us through the make up of the brand new Black Pearl and all the other products in the Blizzard/Tecnica arsenal.
The Chaos and Co. duo have a great chat with Christian Avery, Blizzard Tecnica Product Manager/North America, about Blizzards newly announced Anomaly line of skis. Christian also takes us through the make up of the brand new Black Pearl and all the other new products and enhancements in the Blizzard Tecnica arsenal.
The Fall Line: With Chaos and Co. took the podcast gear on the road to PSIA-AASI Eastern Telemark Ed. Staff Training at Killington and had a chat with Mickey Stone, Keith Rodney, and Jim Shaw. What a trio, two current National Team Members and one Alumni of the National Team. These are three of the best Telemark Educators on the Planet! So awesome to get to ski with them and I know you will enjoy hearing their perspectives.
The Fall Line: With Chaos and Co. took the podcast gear on the road to PSIA-AASI Eastern Telemark Ed. Staff Training at Killington and had a chat with Mickey Stone, Keith Rodney, and Jim Shaw. What a trio, two current National Team Members and one Alumni of the National Team. These are three of the best Telemark Educators on the Planet! So awesome to get to ski with them and I know you will enjoy hearing their perspectives.
Dave and Angelo the Chaos and Co. duo sit down and chat about how to guide people to train and grow as ski teachers. They talk about some of the important things to work on, read, and study to achieve greater success at Assessments/Exams and most importantly greater success helping their students reach their personal goals!
Dave and Angelo the Chaos and Co. duo sit down and chat about how to guide people to train and grow as ski teachers. They talk about what they feel are some of the important things to work on, read, and study to achieve greater success at Assessments/Exams and most importantly greater success helping their students reach their personal goals!
There is never a dull moment when Chaos and Co. sit down and talk with Coach Michael Rogan. Michael talks about the 2024 National Team Tryout in the spring at Big Sky Montana and the preparation that candidates should be doing. Great conversation on how to train and grow as a ski teacher to have greater success at assessments and tryouts. Coach helps us understand how to be a more effective and fun coach.
There is never a dull moment when Chaos and Co talk with Coach Michael Rogan. Michael talks about the 2024 National Team Tryout in the spring at Big Sky Montana and the preparation that candidates should be doing. Great conversation on how to train and grow as a ski teacher to have greater success at assessments and tryouts. Coach helps us understand how to be a more effective and fun coach.
We sit down to chat with PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh about Team Training, preparing for tryouts and assessments, and the upcoming educational staff training and events. The Fellas talk tech about the Learning Connection Model and how to start preparing for tryouts and assessments.
We sit down to chat with PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh about Team Training, preparing for tryouts and assessments, and all the upcoming educational staff training and events. The Fellas talk some tech with the Learning Connection Model and how to start preparing for tryouts and assessments.
We sit down to chat with PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh about Team training, preparing for tryouts and assessments, and the upcoming educational staff training and events. The Fellas talk tech about the Learning Connection Model and how to start preparing for tryouts and assessments.
We sit down to chat with PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh about Team training, preparing for tryouts and assessments, and the upcoming educational staff training and events. The Fellas have a tech talk about the Learning Connection Model and how to start preparing for tryouts and assessments.
Author, journalist, and lead writer for PSIA-AASI Peter Kray chats with us about skiing and his tremendous career and impact on the ski industry. Peter has been involved with ski, snowboard, and all kinds of snow-sports gear reviews for many years. He was named one of the 250 most influential people in the snowbiz by the Ski Channel. Peter writes about our ski and ride world with amazing ease and passion, he also can tell a story with the same ease and passion. Peter is a true great at telling a story.
Author, journalist, and lead writer for PSIA-AASI, Peter Kray chats with us about skiing and his tremendous career and impact on the ski industry. Peter has been involved with ski, snowboard, and all kinds of snow-sports gear reviews for many years. He was named one of the 250 most influential people in the snowbiz by the Ski Channel. Peter writes about our ski and ride world with amazing ease and passion, he also can tell a story with the same ease and passion. Peter is a true great at telling a story.
Keri Reid the new PSIA-AASI Eastern Director of Education and Programs talks with us about her journey through the ski industry. Great discussions on her thoughts on the job and how she plans on leading the Eastern Region Educational Staff into the future. Of course we discuss the early beginnings of her skiing and teaching in Canada and her journey to New Zealand, Japan, and the to the USA. Keri will inspire and motivate you as a PSIA-AASI Member and snowsports instructor with her skiing, teaching, and most of all her great leadership skills.
Keri Reid, the new PSIA-AASI Eastern Region Director of Education and Programs talks with us about her journey through the ski industry. Great discussions on her thoughts on the job and how she plans on leading the Eastern Region Educational Staff into the future. Of course we discuss the early beginnings of her skiing and teaching in Canada and her journey to New Zealand, Japan, and the to the USA. Keri will inspire and motivate you as a PSIA-AASI Member and snowsports instructor with her skiing, teaching, and most of all her great leadership skills.
PSIA-AASI Director of Education Dave Schuiling joins us for some conversation on what has been going on to prepare for the 23/24 season. Dave also explains the strategic alignment initiative and where we are in that process. He also gives some inspiring and insightful refections on the experience of Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland and the impact our team had on the world stage.
PSIA-AASI Director of Education Dave Schuiling joins us for some conversation on what has been going on to prepare for the 23/24 season. Dave also explains the strategic alignment initiative and where we are in that process. He also gives some inspiring and insightful refections on the experience of Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland and the impact our team had on the world stage.
Mike Porter joins Dave and Angelo to discuss the honor of being inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and a lot more. Great fun talking with Mike about Interski 2023 and past Interski's he has attended. Some great "Tech" discussion and also great insights on how to continue to grow and learn as an educator.
Mike Porter joins Dave and Angelo to discuss the honor of being inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and a lot more. Great fun talking with Mike about Interski 2023 and past Interski's he has attended. Some great "Tech" discussion and also great insights on how to continue to grow and learn as an educator.
Kathy Brennan chats with Chaos and Co. after her second ski/ride season as the PSIA-AASI Eastern Region CEO. Kathy talks about the successes and some things she is still working on. She also talks to us about her listening tour around the east and her incredible trip to Levi, Finland to attend Interski 2023.
Kathy Brennan chats with Chaos and Co after her second ski/ride season as the PSIA-AASI Eastern Region CEO. Kathy talks about the successes and some things she is still working on. She also talks to us about her listening tour around the east and her incredible trip to Levi, Finland to attend Interski 2023.
PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Ann Schorling talks with Dave and Angelo about her experience at Interski 2023 and presenting to the world. Ann discusses and explains the process of preparing to deliver her keynote at Interski 2023 and the reception her presentation has received.
Dave and Angelo have a great conversation about Angelo's experience at Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland. Angelo talks about the format of the week and has some very informative and interesting reflections on the educational sessions he attended, the personal connections he made, and his perspective on Finland.
Dave and Angelo have a great conversation about Angelo's experience at Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland. Angelo talks about the format of the week and has some very informative and interesting reflections on the educational sessions he attended, the personal connections he made, and his perspective on Finland.
PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh joins Dave and Angelo to talk a little tech, the five alpine fundamentals, assessment activities, and tactical applications of ski and body performance. Wow sounds like a lot, but it's just a fun conversation to listen to with a beer or any beverage of choice.
PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh joins Dave and Angelo to talk a little tech, the five alpine fundamentals, assessment activities, and tactical applications of ski and body performance. Wow sounds like a lot, but it's just a fun conversation to listen to with a beer or any beverage of choice.
Geoff Krill PSIA-AASI Adaptive Coach chats with Dave and Angelo about his adaptive coaching and being the Training Manager for the Loon Mountain Ski and Snowboard School. Geoff's story is so inspirational to those not only in the adaptive world but also to all ski and ride instructors and coaches. His love for connecting with people and helping everyone enjoy life and independence is special.
Do you need some inspiration and motivation? Well, this podcast is for you!
Geoff Krill PSIA-AASI Adaptive Team Coach chats with Dave and Angelo about his adaptive coaching positions and being the Training Manager for the Loon Mountain Ski and Snowboard School. Geoff's story is so inspirational to those not only in the adaptive world but also to all ski and ride instructors and coaches. His love for connecting with people and helping everyone enjoy life and independence is special.
PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Dusty Dyar joins Dave and Angelo to talk about skiing and ski teaching. Great discussion on big mountain skiing and how to gain the skills and confidence needed to go steep. Dusty also guides us on how to assess the quality and taste of donuts. Dusty will explain how it's all about the icing!
This is a great episode with not one, but three Team Coaches from three different countries! Michael Rogan (USA) PSIA Alpine Coach, Jeff Marks (Canada) CSIA Coach, and Richard Jameson (Australia) APSI Alpine Coach join us to talk about Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland and so much more about skiing, teaching, and sharing the sport across the world.
Matt Boyd PSIA-AASI Alpine Assistant Coach and Development Coach talks with Dave and Angelo about good teaching and great teaching. Discussion around the Learning Connection Model and how to understand how to become a better teacher. Matt has some great insights on how to better understand the best practices of Teaching.
The Fall Line: With Chaos and Co. podcast welcomes Scott Anfang former 4 term Snowboard PSIA-AASI National Team Member and Coach of the Snowboard National Team. Scott talks with us about his incredible journey learning how to snowboard when most resorts didn't allow snowboards to PSIA-AASI National Team Snowboard Member and Coach. Scott also talks to us about his endless winters teaching here in the USA and then teaching in New Zealand in our Summer. Angelo and Scott have some super interesting skateboarding conversations.
Pete Howard sits down for part 2 with Dave and Angelo. In part 2, Pete talks about how he coaches and how to grow as a ski teacher. There are great insights from Pete on the Learning Partnership and how to be a great coach and mentor. If you like Part 1, you will love Part 2. He challenges you the learner to take responsibility for your learning and embrace change and experimentation.
Peter Howard, new inductee to the Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, joins Dave and Angelo to chat about his first day on skis and his journey to teaching skiing. I know it will be a shocker learning about Peter's first season on skis, it is a great story. It is easy to see how much passion Peter has for skiing and ski teaching when you hear him talk about everything he has learned along his incredible journey on snow. Peter Howard is an absolute wealth of knowledge that loves to share with anyone that wants to learn and become a better skier, ski teacher, and a better human being.
Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance(CSIA) Managing Director Perry Schmunk joins Angelo and Dave to discuss his journey in ski teaching world and the CSIA. A very fun discussion on Perry's experience becoming a member of CSIA and his experience now as the leader of CSIA. Interesting comparisons of the CSIA Collaborative Teaching Approach and the PSIA-AASI Learning Connection model are discussed. Listening to Perry discuss how he went from never skiing to Level 4 Trainer in in four years will absolutely inspire you and give you ideas on how to get good fast.
Great conversation with Jeb Boyd Head Coach of the PSIA-AASI Team. Jeb talks to us about setting goals and how he works with the discipline coaches to create consistency among all team members. Jeb explains how the Team utilizes the Learning Connection Model for setting goals and evaluating team and personal performance and how it guides the overall vision of the Team. Jeb also gives us a glimpse of the the teams preparations and expectations for Interski in Levi Finland.
Chris Fellows chats with Angelo and Dave about his journey from learning how to ski to PSIA-AASI Alpine two term Team Member. Chris has some great stories about skiing as a youngster including riding the rope tow backwards. Chris being and avid and expert climber discusses the movement connections from climbing to skiing.
Great conversation with Stephen Helfenbein about his journey to the PSIA-AASI Alpine Team. Stephen chats about the struggles and the how he never gave up and continued to look at how he could learn and grow as a skier and ski teacher. Great conversation about his relationship with Rollerblade and how he uses inline skating to stay ready to ski. There is also a fun challenge put out there to teammate Brenna Kelleher, it's on!
It's not all about skiing! Dave and Angelo chat with Greg Dolbec about Deer Farm Cyclocross (DFCX) and Down For Gravel (DFG). The events are held in September at Applegate Deer Farm in West Newfield, ME where Greg grew up. If you like to ride bikes this is a must listen.
Dave and Angelo are back on the air talking about the 21-22 winter season, events they worked and participated in, past podcasts, and what's going on with them during the summer.
Great discussion with Greg Dixon, Coach of the PSIA-AASI Telemark Team, about his early years on snow and how he learned how to Telemark ski. Interesting conversation on how different countries around the world Telemark from Greg's experiences at the past Interski. Also some great information on some of the choices of skis and boots in the Telemark world. Greg also challenges Alpine Team Member Mike Hafer to a wrestling match. Can't wait for the that!
Alison joined Angelo and I for a fun and educational conversation about her journey from learning to ski to being a member of the National Junior Educator Team (JET's). Alison was instrumental in the development of the Eastern ACE team and was the first coach of the ACE Team. She has been a member of the Education Staff in the Eastern Region and continues to deliver outstanding inspirational education to PSIA-Members. Alison's contributions to children's education has helped to not only improve the level of lessons children receive, but has created learning experiences for children that would not have been possible with her hard work, passion and dedication to teaching Children.
Angelo and Dave get to talk with Alpine Team Member Mike Hafer. It was great to talk with Mike about his unusual first years on skis and how he started teaching skiing. Great conversation on how important connecting with each student on an individual level is so important. Mike also talks to us about how he trains for the ski season and how important it is to be aware of the time needed during the season to recover and rest.
Former PSIA Alpine Team Member Mermer Blakeslee talks with Chaos and Co. about her early years of skiing with family and her path to the Alpine Team. Great discussion on how the love of skiing and teaching led her to help those with fear overcome and thrive on the slopes. Mermer discusses how racing gave her a great foundation of skills and a technical understanding of skiing. These experiences throughout her career shaped how she teaches and how she created her incredible PowerLearn program at Windham.
Dave and Angelo get to talk with Margie King Ph.D, ATC, PT, FACSM. Margie has been inducted in both the National and Eastern Athletic Trainer Hall of Fame. She is a PSIA Alpine Level 3 Certified Member. We get to talk with Margie about her life work in athletic training, teaching, and skiing. Great discussion on how to keep the body working well throughout the ski season and the entire year.
Dave and Angelo had the honor and privilege to chat with the one and only Ellen Post Foster! Ellen is an absolute legend in the sport of skiing, from her amazing early achievements with a world class career in freestyle skiing to her two terms on the PSIA National Demo Team. For Ellen that was not enough, she has given our sport and ski teaching numerous books, articles and manuals for all of us to benefit from. Her contribution to skiing and ski teaching is astounding, and that is why she is in the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame.
US and Canadian Ski Hall of Fame inductee and philanthropist, Wayne Wong joins Chaos and Co. to talk about his early days of hot doggin! Wayne shares how and where he started skiing and his unique way of creating tricks on skis. If you want to know how the “Wong Banger” trick developed, this is a must listen. Discussion on his involvement in the 1975 Interski and his involvement with Canadian ski instruction is awesome. There are great stories and a lot of laughs about the development and evolution of freestyle skiing.
Angelo and Dave talk with PSIA/AASI-E Alpine Ed. and Cert. Chair Chis Ericson. Chris takes us through the process of rolling out the new National Alpine Certification Standards and where we are now. Chris gives some great insights on what members will see and do during the "assessments". Assessment Forms, Performance Guides, the 1-6 point scoring scale, Learning Outcomes, Learning Experiences, Assessment Activities and Assessment Criteria are all discussed and explained in the podcast
The Fall Line: With Chaos and Co. talk with Alpine Team Member Brian Smith about his early days skiing and his evolution to PSIA/AASI Alpine Team Member. Conversation ranges from stories of growing up chasing his brothers around the ski hill to how developing "People Skills" can make you a great coach. And of course there was talk of "fishing and hunting" and a whole lot of laughing.
Dave and Angelo sit down and talk with Kathy Brennan to discuss her start in skiing and her journey to becoming the CEO of PSIA/AASI-E. Kathy discusses how her love for skiing and teaching developed and the drive to be a life long learner. Kathy also discusses some amazing experiences she has had at two different Interski's and how those experiences will impact her as CEO.
Fresh from PSIA/AASI Team training, Alpine Coach Michael Rogan joins Dave and Angelo to talk about the team's focus and the onboarding of new team members. Michael describes the technical focus at team training and the format used to help team members feel comfortable and start to get to know each other and meld as a team. Michael gives great advise on how the focus from team training can be used to make all of our fall refresher clinics be more fun and rewarding.
Michael Rogan explains the new national certification standards and the rollout to the membership. Great discussion on technical aspects of modern skiing and his thoughts on many of the World Cup skiers.
Listen to 3 time All American and Middlebury College 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee, Leslie Baker-Brown as she discusses the Women 2 Women Project and her role as the North American Manager at Blizzard Tecnica. Leslie talks about how Blizzard Tecnica is building skis and boots with technology specific to meet the needs and wants of women. This is an informative discussion on how they are helping to build a community for women and creating avenues for education and scholarships to support women.
Mark Aiken and Kevin Jordan chat with Chaos and Co. about the new PSIA/AASI "Teaching Children Snowsports" manual. They give the low down on the process of writing the manual some cool highlights and some great insights on how they evolved the thinking of learning theory like "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs". Mark discusses how the new manual was written to focus on application and how real life examples are used throughout the manual. Kevin lets us know that the manual reads like a conversation and not that normal put you to sleep type of manual.
Brenna Kelleher, PSIA/AASI Alpine Team member and Swiss Snow Demo Team member, Kili Weibel. This is a DO NOT miss episode. Learn about the similarities and differences between the US system and the Swiss system of ski instruction. They talk about their experiences on their respective teams and future interests and goals.
Coach Wenn, PSIA-E Alpine Ed Staff Member, talks about his early days blending ski instruction with coaching athletes in the race world. The importance of performance and the continuation of the learning process is discussed. Hear how Dave feels about sharing of knowledge and why it is important for the growth of those that follow in the footsteps.
Nick Blaylock from Nick's Bootfitting, in West Dover, Vermont sits down with Dave and Angelo. Nick talks about how he got the bug and how he learned the science of boot fitting from his mentors. Listen to Nick's thoughts on how he helps guide you through the process of picking the boot and the proper set up.
Angelo and Dave chat with T-Bar about his start in skiing and his journey to the PSIA Alpine Team. T-Bar discusses his thoughts on an active lifestyle and getting himself ready for the ski season. We talk about skiing off piste and challenging snow, TBar's world! There are great conversations on skiing style and coaching style, including feedback.
Dave and Angelo talk with Sue Kramer about the importance of getting fit prior to the ski season. She discusses periodization and the phases of training. Flexibility, plyometrics, endurance are just a few of the topics of off snow training Sue discusses.
Kevin talks with Dave and Angelo about his journey from childhood to becoming an Alpine Team Member. His persistence and never give up attitude are beyond inspirational. Hear how he always strives to improve and continue to learn and become better. Kevin also talks about his summer mountain biking and his writing skills and how it has helped him add to his skill set.
Chaos and Co. talk to Billy Shreve about how getting on Rollerblades works on your skiing during the off season. Discussion includes how to get started and what skates will work for you. Billy talks about the Skate to Ski program and how Rollerblade is working to help skiers improve their performance. This program is for beginner thru advanced Rollerbladers.
Troy talks about being in tune, being able to adapt, being able to evolve, and accepting those challenges. He talks with Dave and Angelo about the importance of knowing that you don't know it all.
Dave and Angelo discuss Angelo's new business venture, MasterCoach, which provides customized training workshops for professional educators, instructors, coaches, and guides on interpersonal skills and instructional methodologies. Check out the website at www.master-coach.org
Troy talks about his early days of skiing and his journey to the PSIA/AASI Alpine Team. He shares stories about why he became a ski instructor and how he has made it a lifelong commitment. Troy talks about the importance of tuning and how it impacts performance.
PSIA/AASI Apline Team Member Robin Barnes talks about having grit, skiing strong, skiing with determination, leaning into things that are uncomfortable, and being fiercely curious. Robin talks about reaching your potential and what your responsibility is in that process.
Alpine Team member Brenna Kelleher talks about her early beginnings in skiing, her influencers, and learning by experiences. She discusses being a badass chic, being a spontaneous motivator, her extreme comfort zones, and pushing herself outside the zone of fear.
Dave and Angelo chat about coaching and how to let people learn. They discuss their thoughts on how they approach their own learning and coaching.
Dave and Angelo talk about "unlearning". Why would you want to take away a skill? You should just want to add to their skill development. If you change your tactics then you will become successful.
Dave and Angelo reflect on their teaching strategies so far this season. They talk about how they utilize activities to help their students connect to the experience. Sometimes it just needs to be a "just do it" philosophy.
Dave and Angelo talk with Karen and Leigh about the upcoming PSIA/AASI Women's Virtual Summit and the "Women Belong on the Mountain" report from the Women's Initiative Task Force. Discussion is about the 6 key findings in the report and also the highlights, speakers, and courses in the upcoming Woman's Virtual Summit on February 28 and March 1.
Michael Rogan sits down for a third time with Chaos and Co. In this episode Michael talks about pole usage and how the environment, the situation, and the student can determine the different outcomes desired. He talks about taking risks in your teaching and skiing and how it is ok to try new things. Michael talks about the importance of recognizing patterns in your own skiing and changing things up, and how experimenting with your skiing during a lesson only helps you be better.
In this episode Michael talks about what he is currently working on in the ski industry. Michael also talks about how to teach success, the importance of teaching for optimal learning, and independence vs. dependence in ski instruction. "Do first, talk about it later" and how that can lead to unplanned opportunities for learning.
PSIA longtime National Team member and current Alpine Team Coach Michael Rogan chats with Dave and Angelo. Listen to Michael's personal evolution in the sport. Michael talks about "learning connections" and teaching vs. learning in ways that you might not have thought about. The evolution of Michael's equipment through experimentation is also a talking point.
Dave and Angelo talk about what are we not teaching due to what we are teaching. What skills and movements are we not letting our students experience? Could we all do a better job to help our students become more skillful?
In this episode, PSIA-E Alpine Examiner Coach, former ACE Team Coach, and Author of "Be Fit to Ski", Sue Kramer throws down the gauntlet against Eric Lipton, talks kids, stereotypes, and fitness.
Is there a right or a wrong in skiing? Angelo and Dave discuss the need to include more variety of movements and tactics in students learning. It is not just about what is right, it is about becoming a more skillful skier. It takes a variety of tools for different situations, snow surfaces, trails and speeds. This is a one cocktail, one beer, or one coffee podcast. Quick and to the point.
In Part 1, listen to Dave and Angelo talk with Sue Kramer, PSIA-E Alpine Examiner, current PSIA-E Alpine Examiner Coach, USSS Clinician and Level 3 Coach, and Potter. You will wonder if Sue is talking about pottery or ski coaching? They also talk about the importance of "connections".
Dave and Angelo give some thoughts about giving your students the tools needed before exploring more challenging terrain. This is a one cocktail, one beer or one coffee podcast. Quick and to the point.
Current 3-term member of the PSIA-AASI National Alpine team, Eric Lipton talks about skiing as a "lifestyle". Learn how an 8 year old gets free tickets. Eric talks about what he thinks makes a great skier and the importance of self coaching.
Dave and Angelo talk with Jeb Boyd the PSIA/AASI Head Coach of the National Team and Matt Boyd, Alpine Assistant and Development Coach for the PSIA National Alpine Team. In this episode they talk about good teaching and the tomfoolery continues.
Dave and Angelo talk with Jeb Boyd the PSIA/AASI Head Coach of the National Team and Matt Boyd, Alpine Assistant and Development Coach for the PSIA National Alpine Team. In Part 1 they talk about the importance of athleticism in sport. Also discussed is why you need to self coach and be self aware. In addition there is a lot of story telling.
There isn't a start or an end point when it comes to the fundamentals of skiing. They consist of a lifetime of learning. Don't expect instant gratification. Coaching cues are meant to enhance the learning process, they aren't meant to be the end result. Learning takes time, hard work and experience. Use the cues to explore the fundamentals of skiing.
Why are some people successful and others are not. Is being a good learner a function of success? Are you able to accept feedback and are you willing to learn from your failures?
Dave, Angelo, and Chris talk about their evolution thru PSIA. How it all started and the people and places along the way.
Pete Allison talks about his role in helping PSIA/AASI increase the quality of snow sports education by creating common vocabulary in our standards. Pete also discusses the active participation the learner should take during the process.
In Part 1, Guest Pete Allison of Penn State talks about his background in experiential learning. How creating quality experiences creates values.
Listen to Guest Chris Ericson, Dave and Angelo reminisce about their childhood memories of skiing. Great perspectives on skiing little hills in NY, NH, and PA.
How do you prep for the teaching part of your ski lessons? Are you part oriented, do you focus on the technical content, how do you set up the learning environment? Dave and Angelo discuss these aspects of the teaching side of the ski lesson. Learn how they have evolved in their teaching over the years and get tips on how to make your lesson meet expectations.
Want to know how PSIA-E Education Staff members get ready for their ski season? In this episode join Dave Capron and Angelo Ross as they talk about what they do during the off season. They discuss how biking (road and mountain), skateboarding, and just being in movement relate to onhill skiing. They also talk about how to be a more mindful ski instructor.