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The “Forward Trap”: Why Getting Forward Isn’t Always Better
Are you actually too far forward when you ski? In this episode of First Chair, George Thomas talks with PSIA-AASI Alpine Team member Kevin Jordan abo…
7 hours ago
Performing Under Pressure: Turning Nerves Into Better Teaching
What happens when pressure shows up—during a certification, a clinic, or even a lesson? In this episode of First Chair, George Thomas sits down with …
6 days, 13 hours ago
Build Better Lessons: A Smarter Way to Create Progressions
Want to build better ski and snowboard lessons? This episode breaks down a smarter way to create progressions that actually work for your guests. In …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
No Shortcuts: How to Actually Prepare for Your Certification Exam
Thinking about your PSIA-AASI certification? Here’s how to actually prepare—and what examiners are really looking for. In this episode of First Chai…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
From Purple Heart to Ski Instructor: Tony Drees on Resilience, Purpose, and Teaching on One Leg
What drives someone to keep pushing forward when life delivers unimaginable setbacks? In this episode of First Chair, George Thomas sits down with As…
1 month ago
Cross Country Academy, Efficiency, and Micro Adjustments with Justin Arndt
How can a movement as small as a five-degree change in your knee or shoulder position dramatically improve your skiing efficiency? In this episode of…
1 month, 1 week ago
The State of Telemark in the U.S. — Growth, Community, and What’s Next
What’s the state of telemark skiing in the United States today — and where is it headed next? In this episode of First Chair, George Thomas sits down…
2 months ago
Mentorship in Snowsports: A Little Support Goes a Long Way with Carol Levine
In Part 3 of our Mentorship Series, former PSIA-AASI National Team member Carol Levine shares how a simple idea turned into a powerful national mento…
2 months, 1 week ago
How Instructors Shape Safety Culture on Snow
How do we make safety engaging without turning it into a buzzkill? In this episode of First Chair, George Thomas is joined by Tanya Riley and Earl Sa…
3 months ago
Mentorship in Snowsports – Part 2: Mentorship Doesn’t Have to Look One Way
In Part 2 of this four-part series on mentorship in snowsports, George Thomas builds on the foundation set in Part 1 by shifting the conversation wes…
3 months, 1 week ago