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(Cancelled - Low Registration) Teach Like a Pro (Alpine Education Event)
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Dates: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 9 am - 4 pm ET (2 Days)
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Event Type: Education Clinic

Location: Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa (Outside the Ski School near the ski racks. Arrive 15 minutes before.)

Host Division: Central

Registration Information:
- Cost: $299.00
- CEUs: 12

Prerequisites: None

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 9:29 am ET

This event has been cancelled.

Online Registration: CLOSED

Offline Registration: Contact the division office.

Course Description:

Description:

This course introduces unaffiliated, new instructors to the essential skills and models for teaching Alpine skiing. Participants will learn the PSIA-AASI Learning Connection Model, the Teaching Cycle, and the Alpine Fundamentals to begin teaching effectively and safely, preparing them for Level I Certification.


Terrain: Beginner to intermediate (green to mellow blue)

Intensity: Low to moderate

Prerequisites: None


Key Outcomes:

  • Explain and apply the Learning Connection Model
  • Understand and demonstrate Alpine skiing fundamentals
  • Deliver a beginner lesson using the Teaching Cycle
  • Use people skills to manage group dynamics safely


Task Examples:

  • Wedge turns and wedge christy
  • Basic movement analysis
  • Teaching cycle application with mock students




Additional Event Details:

Description:
This casual-yet-rich in-person seminar is built around three video clips (Level I, II, and III suitability) to promote thoughtful discussion, analysis, and shared insights. Participants gather in a relaxed setting--complete with coffee and donuts--to deepen their movement analysis skills while watching, discussing, and deconstructing skier performance in a supportive group environment.
Not everyone is required to present--ideal for those who learn best by listening, observing, and contributing when inspired.


Prerequisites:
Open to all instructors. Content is tailored to match certification levels I through III.


Outcomes:





  • Expand vocabulary and precision in describing rider performance.




  • Learn from peers across levels of experience.




  • Practice applying the Skills Concept and Alpine Fundamentals across certification levels.




  • Grow confidence in group discussions about skiing performance.




Experiences:





  • Review and discuss three curated skier videos representing different certification standards.




  • Collaborative analysis led by a facilitator.




  • Optional presentation opportunities for participants.




  • Insightful examiner-led debriefs on analysis approach and observations.




Intensity and Terrain:
Low physical intensity. Indoor setting.


Task Examples:





  • Small group brainstorm: "What did you see?"




  • Mini-presentations: Participants volunteer to deliver an informal M.A.




  • Facilitated discussion on cue-based vs. outcome-based observations.




Target Audience:
Instructors at any stage of certification. Great for those looking to engage with the material without the pressure to perform live M.A.