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First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast
Welcome to the First Chair Podcast—the official podcast of PSIA-AASI. Hosted by the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), First Chair features conversations with leading educators, instructors, coaches, and industry experts from across the snowsports community. Whether you're preparing for certification, refining your teaching skills, improving your movement analysis, or simply looking to become a better instructor, each…
Episodes
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast06.27.23: How Nordic Mountain Snow School Used Their School Scholarship
First Chair meets Scott Valitchka, Nordic Mountain’s snow school trainer. Scott’s school received one of PSIA-AASI’s small school scholarships. He shared that…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast06.20.23: June Updates with PSIA-AASI CEO Peggy Hiller
First Chair podcast host George Thomas catches up with PSIA-AASI CEO Peggy Hiller, who's been meeting with regional PSIA-AASI Board of Directors members this…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast06.11.23: Eliza Kuntz Interviews George Thomas About Race Across America
Eliza Kuntz, Chair of PSIA-AASI Board of Directors, interviews George Thomas in this special First Chair podcast. George serves as the voice and host of this…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast06.06.23: Check Out How Snofolio Can Enhance Customer Service
[*Sponsored Content Podcast] First Chair catches up with Daniel Demschar, CEO of Snofolio, a training management system that gives skiers an on-slope…
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05.31.23: Peggy Hiller, PSIA-AASI CEO, Shares Association Updates
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI CEO Peggy Hiller about what’s been happening at your association. First up, renew your membership this month to maintain…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast05.23.23: Webinar Series: Mindful Mondays with Suzy Chase-Motzkin
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI member Suzy Chase-Motzkin about her 3-part webinar series on Mondays, June 5, June 12, and June 26 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast05.18.23: Use Cardo Systems to Communicate with Your Students
First Chair catches up with Bobby Ali, from Cardo Communication Systems, about their wireless, hands-free intercom systems that allow you and your students to…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast05.15.23: Recap from PSIA-AASI Western Assessments and Spring Convention
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team members Jonathan Ballou and Mike Hafer, as well as Tanya Milelli about their participation in the recent PSIA-AASI…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast05.03.23 Fern Talks About Receiving PSIA-AASI’s Angus Graham Rising Star Award
First Chair catches up with Fern Stewart who recently received the Angus Graham Rising Star Award, an award recognizing standout members who show promise…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast04.25.23 Riley Shepard Talks About Receiving PSIA-AASI’s Angus Graham Rising Star Award
First Chair catches up with Riley Shepard who recently received the Angus Graham Rising Star Award, an award recognizing standout members who show promise…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast04.25.23: Walt Coiner Talks About Receiving PSIA-AASI’s Lifetime Achievement Award
First Chair catches up with Walt Coiner, who was recently recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes exceptional members who developed…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.31.23: Pete Allison Chats #interski2023
First Chair catches up with Pete Allison who is attending Interski with the British Association of Snowsports Instructors and the International Association for…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.31.23: Gregory Dixon Gives Telemark Recap from #interski2023
In this podcast, PSIA Telemark Team Coach Gregory Dixon shares what the telemark team presented at Interski 2023. Listen to learn what takeaways he plans to…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.31.23: Mike Hafer Chats #interski2023
Listen to PSIA Alpine Team member Mike Hafer as he shares highlights from Interski 2023. He chats about what it’s like to participate in a synchronized skiing…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.31.23: Meet Cecelia Bäckström at #interski2023
Listen to this podcast to meet Cecelia Bäckström, who traveled to Interski with the Swedish delegates and demonstration team. A snowboard instructor, Cecelia…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.31.23: Serenity Eyre and Chelsea Evans Chat #interski2023
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI Intermountain member Serenity Eyre and her sister Chelsea Evans. Hear about the event from the perspective of members of…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.31.23: Kevin Jordan Chats #interski2023
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member Kevin Jordan. Kevin shares how he’s recording event highlights and takeaways. He also chats people skills…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.31.23: Kathy Brennan on Improving the Guest Experience from #interski2023
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI Eastern Chief Executive Officer Kathy Brennan. She chats about how the event theme, “The Guest Experience is Everything,”…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.31.23: Mike Porter on All Things #interski2023
First Chair catches up with Educational Excellence Award recipient and former PSIA Alpine Team Coach Mike Porter. Listen to learn about the history of Interski…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.31.23: Steve & Verity Davis-Raiss Chat Adaptive Takeaways from #interski2023
First Chair catches up with Steve & Verity Davis-Raiss about #interski2023. Listen to hear the Australian couple’s takeaways from the event’s adaptive…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.30.23: Emily Spiker and Debbie Moore Recap Ann’s Keynote Presentation #interski2023
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI delegates Emily Spiker and Debbie Moore from White Tail Mountain in Pennsylvania. Listen to get Emily and Debbie’s…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.30.23: Meet Hamish Heard at #interski2023
First Chair catches up with Summit Bar Studio Bartender Hamish Heard about Levi, Finland and #interski2023. Learn about Hamish’s journey from Australia to…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.30.23: Brian Smith on Instructor Decisions and Behavior from #interski2023
In this podcast, PSIA Alpine Team member Brian Smith chats about the instructor decisions and behavior part of the Learning Connection Model. Learn why every…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.30.23: Vittorio Caffi Chats #interski2023
First Chair catches up with President of the International Ski Instructor Association (ISIA) Vittorio Caffi. He chats about the Interski 2023 theme, “The Guest…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.30.23: Dusty Dyar on People Skills from #interski2023
In this podcast, First Chair connects with PSIA Alpine Team member Dusty Dyar about his people skills presentation at #interski2023. Dusty shares how to…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.30.23: Michael Rogan Chats #interski2023
Tune in as First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team Coach Michael Rogan about #interski2023, and how this international event improves all PSIA-AASI…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.30.23: Stephen Helfenbein Chats Instructor Decisions from #interski2023
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team Stephen Helfenbein about his #interski presentations on the instructor decisions and behavior component of the…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.29.23: John Barbut Chats #interski2023
First Chair catches up with Romanian Demo Team member John Barbut. Listen to learn about his career and teaching history, which includes teaching in the United…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.29.23: Emily Lovett on People Skills and Teaching Skills #interski2023
03.29.23: Emily Lovett on People Skills and Teaching Skills #interski2023 First Chair catches up with PISA Cross Country Team Coach Emily Lovett at Interski…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.29.23: Mike Ma on Adaptive Innovations at #interski2023
03.29.23: Mike Ma on Adaptive Innovations at #interski2023 Listen to PSIA-AASI Adaptive Team Member Mike Ma recap the adaptive clinics and presentations taking…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.29.23: Josh Fogg on People Skills from #interski2023
In this podcast, First Chair connects with PSIA Alpine Team member Josh Fogg. Listen to learn how to build your people skills and what to look for when…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.29.23: Eric Rolls Chats Snowboard Topics at #interski2023
First Chair catches up with AASI Snowboard Coach Eric Rolls as he shares his Interski experience and how the snowboard team is approaching leading clinics…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.29.23: Matt Boyd on Leading a Successful Presentation #interski2023
In this podcast, hear from PSIA Alpine Team Assistant and Development Coach Matt Boyd as he chats about what Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance member Jeff Marks…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.29.23 Ioan Stetca Chats #interski2023
First Chair catches up with Romanian Team member Ioan Stetca about #interski2023. Hear about Ioan’s background as an instructor and mountain guide, and his…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.29.23: Tina Buckley and Maureen Drummey Chat #interski2023
First Chair catches up with Eastern region members Tina Buckley and Maureen Drummey about #interski2023. Learn from Tina and Maureen about the highlights of…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.29.23: Jeb Boyd and Jonathan Ballou Recap Day 2 #interski2023
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI National Team Coach Jeb Boyd and PSIA Alpine Team member Jonathan Ballou about Day 2 of #interski2023. Learn about the…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.28.23: Stacey Gerrish Chats #interski2023
First Chair Catches up with Tea Talk Host Stacey Gerrish about her trip to #interski2023. Hear about her 56 hours of travel from Colorado to Levi, Finland…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.28.23: Louise Levy Chats #interski2023
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI Central member Louise Levy about her first #interski2023. Hear about her journey to joining PSIA-AASI and earning her…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.28.23: Jeb Boyd and Jonathan Ballou Recap Day 1 of #interski2023
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI National Team Coach Jeb Boyd and PSIA Alpine Team member Jonathan Ballou about Day 1 of #interski2023. Learn about the…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.27.23: Claus Raasted on the Guest Experience and #interski2023
First Chair catches up with Interski Opening Ceremony Keynote Speaker Claus Raasted who shares his insight on the guest experience in the snowsports industry…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.27.23: Eric Sheckleton on #interski2023
First Chair catches up Interski President Eric Sheckleton about his role and #interski2023. Learn why Levi, Finland was selected as the venue for Interski…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.27.23: Jennifer Weier and Peggy Hiller Chat #interski2023
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team alumna Jennifer Weier and PSIA-AASI CEO Peggy Hiller about #interski2023 and how this international event improves…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.25.23: Geoff Krill Shares a Preview of #interski2023
First Chair catches up with Geoff Krill, PSIA-AASI Adaptive Team coach, about #interski2023, and how this international event improves all PSIA-AASI members’…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.24.23: Lynne Bentley Shares Her Level II Education Adventure
First Chair catches up with Lynne Bentley, a newly minted Level II certified PSIA-AASI member, about her education journey. Listen in to learn why Lynn’s…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.24.23: Jonathan Ballou Shares a Preview of #interski2023
First Chair catches up with Jonathan Ballou, PSIA Alpine Team member, about #interski2023, and how this international event improves all PSIA-AASI members’…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast02.28.23: Emily Lovett Shares a Preview of #interski2023
First Chair catches up with Emily Lovett, PSIA Cross Country Team coach, about #interski2023, and how this international event improves all PSIA-AASI members’…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast02.28.23: So What is #interski2023? Jeb Boyd Shares His Insight
First Chair catches up with Jeb Boyd, PSIA-AASI National Team head coach, about #interski2023, and how this international event improves all PSIA-AASI members’…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast02.23.23: Tips for How to Deal with Burnout
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI National Team members Chris Rogers, Josh Fogg, and Zoe Mavis, who share some tips on managing burnout while working as a…
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02.23.23: Josh Fogg Chats About Assessing People Skills
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member, Josh Fogg, about people skills, one of the tenants of the Learning Connection framework. This framework…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast01.27.23: Kevin Jordan and Boomer Devlin Chat Rocky Mountain Regional Endorsments
First Chair catches up with Kevin Jordan and Boomer Devlin during their drive to Taos, where they’ll participate in the PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain regional…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast01.25.23: Meet PSIA-AASI’s New CEO, Peggy Hiller
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI's new CEO, Peggy Hiller, a snowsports-industry leader with senior management experience in resort operations. She most…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast01.18.23: Amy Bailey & Lyndsey Stevens Chat Women’s Virtual Summit
First Chair catches up with AASI Snowboard Team members Amy Bailey and Lyndsey Stevens about PSIA-AASI’s Women’s Virtual Summit. This virtual event is designed…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast01.17.23: Eric Rolls Chats Assessment Approach
First Chair catches up with AASI Snowboard Team Coach, Eric Rolls, who talks about regional training he’s been leading to help education leaders learn about…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast01.11.23: Slopes 100K Vert Challenge - Ski & Ride to Win Prizes
First Chair catches up with Curtis Herbert, about PSIA-AASI Official Supplier Slopes’ “100K Vertical Challenge,” which runs through January 2023. PSIA-AASI…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast12.15.22: Matt Larson Chats About Rider Rally at Big Sky
First Chair catches up with AASI Team member, Matt Larson, about the return of Rider Rally to Montana’s Big Sky Resort next April. Attending this event gets…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast12.08.22: Webinar: How to Select Alpine Equipment
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI National Team member Keith Rodney, who will lead a webinar on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 6 p.m. MT on “How to Select…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast12.01.22: Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy Kicks Off Next Week
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI Adaptive Team Coach, Geoff Krill, about Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy that kicks off December 4 through 10 in…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.22.22: Mike Ewing’s New Book Shares History of Skiing
First Chair catches up with Mike Ewing, a 50-year ski instructor, entrepreneur, innovator, and former president of the PSIA-AASI Northern Rocky Mountain…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.15.22: First Freestyle Academy Lands at Copper 2/6 & 2/7
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI National Team members Ryan Christofferson, Matt Larson, Tony Macri, and Ben Potts to chat about a new event called…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.10.22: Winter Gear Giveaway & Travis Jackson Chats Health Karma
First Chair catches up with Travis Jackson, CEO of Health Karma, one of PSIA-AASI’s newest Official Supplier. Travis chats about his connection to the ski…