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Applying the 5E Instructional Model to Ski Instruction with Joe Taylor
What if the secret to better ski lessons came from science class? In this episode of First Chair, George Thomas sits down with Joe Taylor to talk abo…
1 day, 13 hours ago
The Snowsports MFA: Mark Aiken on the Art of the Lesson
How do you turn a standard ski lesson into a compelling story? In this episode of First Chair, host George Thomas sits down with snow pro and profess…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Beyond Games: Authentic Enthusiasm in Kids' Lessons with Keith Rodney
How do you keep a group of teenagers engaged or turn a repetitive boot drill into the highlight of a student's day? In this episode of First Chair, …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
The Global Instructor: Navigating Japan, New Zealand, and Beyond with Augusto Risso
What does it take to teach skiing for 10 years without a summer break? In this episode of First Chair, host George Thomas talks with Augusto "Rooste…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Power of Feedback and Resilience with Lyndsey Stevens
What do you do when the assessment sheet says "Did Not Attain"? In this episode of First Chair, host George Thomas talks with PSIA-AASI National Team…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Power of the Pole Touch with Keith Rodney
Are your poles helping you accelerate, or are they telling your skis to stop? In this episode of First Chair, host George Thomas is joined by Keith …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Magnetized to the Mountain: Using Social Psychology to Create Lifelong Skiers with Sebastian Crain
Why do some students quit after one day, while others become skiers for life? In this episode of First Chair, host George Thomas is joined by Sebasti…
2 months ago
The 90% Rule: Why Tone and Body Language Win the Lesson with Joaquin Alvarez Amuchástegui
How much of your message is actually getting through to your students? In this episode of First Chair, host George Thomas sits down with internationa…
2 months, 1 week ago
How to be Successful in Assessment Teaching
In this episode, host George Thomas sits down with PSIA National Alpine Team member Katie White to bridge the gap between daily client lessons and th…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The 4mm Miracle: Mastering Binding Position with Lou Rosenfeld
Stop struggling with your ski technique—the problem might be your bindings! In this episode of First Chair, host George Thomas talks with biomechanic…
2 months, 3 weeks ago