2022 Year in Review: 5 Top Tea Talk Interviews

Here are the top five Tea Talks from 2022.

Tea Talks are monthly interactive webinars that feature special guests in the snowsports industry. In these free video conferences, PSIA-AASI education leader Stacey Gerrish interviews instructors and snowsports industry leaders who share their story.

1. Eliza Kuntz

In this edition, Stacey welcomes PSIA-AASI Board Chair Eliza Kuntz from Red Lodge, Montana. Hear Eliza’s story about her journey in the snowsports industry.

2. Glen Plake

Stacey interviews Hall of Fame skier Glen Plake. A pioneer of extreme skiing, ski film star, and PSIA assessor, Glen discusses training, teaching, and professional development.

3. Henri Rivers

Stacey interviews Henri Rivers, president of the National Brotherhood of Skiers. Discussion topics focus on inclusion, equality, outreach, and the growth of snowsports. In 2021, Henri received the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Award from the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association.

4. Deb Armstrong

In this episode, Stacey welcomes Olympic Gold Medalist and PSIA-AASI National Team Alumna Debbie Armstrong. Discussion topics focus on training, teaching, and coaching.

5. Sasha Rearick

Stacey interview former 10 year head coach and 18 year veteran for the men’s US Ski Team, Sasha Rearick. Sasha talks about teaching and coaching and how to get the best performance out of learning.