Two new First Chair “Boots on the Snow” Podcasts are available for your listening and learning pleasure. In this series, PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast Host George Thomas talks to snowsports professionals about some of the common issues they face in their daily lessons, and they share their top tips for helping to address and solve them. These new podcasts focus on managing class splits in your lessons.
One basic question guides PSIA-AASI’s approach to refining the educational tenets of the American Teaching System: What is great teaching? This focus inspired the development of the Learning Connection. Find out how National Team members are employing it on snow this season.
PSIA-AASI Education Development Manager Angelo Ross shares his top reasons to travel for educational events. You can search for events by region and read more about specific upcoming events by visiting the Event Calendar page on our website.
The 2024-28 PSIA-AASI National Team Coaching Staff was announced today, Jan. 31, 2024, solidifying the educational foundation for the upcoming new team selection, goal-setting process, and strategic alignment initiative that will guide the new team in the years come, including hosting Interski in Vail, Colorado, in 2027.
The PSIA-AASI National Team will train together in Vail, Colorado, at the end of this week, putting the cap on a remarkable three-season term (shortened by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic) that saw them refine the Learning Connection Model, introduce the Unified Assessment Form, and make significant strides toward national alignment.
This “Last Run” column, written by PSIA-AASI Lead Writer Peter Kray, appears in the Winter 2024 Issue of 32 Degrees. How does the Learning Connection Model (LCM) inform your life?
Two new PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcasts focus on some of the resources and ideas that can help you and your colleagues be better instructors. Learn more about the Children’s Alpine Field Guide and providing effective feedback to students.
One of the reasons PSIA-AASI National Team members are so inspirational – both to their students and other instructors – is because they never stop looking for new ways to improve their own teaching and riding. Here are just some of the ways team members are working to “improve their game” this season.
To perform your best, you need fuel to sustain your energy. Similar to refueling the gas tank in your car, if you go too long without eating on the hill you’ll eventually be running on fumes. Eating well, and snacking throughout the day, will help you keep your energy levels high so you can perform and help your students excel.
There are new PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcasts posted every week for you to learn more about snowsports instruction and your association. Check out the latest episodes on Women's Summit 2024 and OnTheSnow weather reports and lifestyle content.
