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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 Podcast11.03.22: Jeb Boyd and Dave Schuiling Chat Team Training & Interski 2023
First Chair caught up with PSIA-AASI National Team Head Coach Jeb Boyd and PSIA-AASI Director of Education during Team Training 2022. Learn how the team paired…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast10.18.22: National Team Member Matt Boyd Shares His Summer Adventure
Catch up with PSIA-AASI National Team members as they share their summer adventures and how it keeps them on their game for winter. Here’s what PSIA Alpine…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast10.12.22: Win Cash - Phunkshun “Design Your Winter” Wearable Art Collab
First Chair catches up with Jason Badgley, CEO at Phunkshun Wear, about the launch of the “Design Your Winter” wearable art collaboration contest created just…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast10.08.22: National Team Member Brian Donovan Shares His Summer Adventure
Catch up with PSIA-AASI National Team members as they share their summer adventures and how it keeps them on their game for winter. Here’s what AASI Snowboard…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast10.05.22: National Team Member Mike Ma Shares His Summer Adventure
Catch up with PSIA-AASI National Team members as they share their summer adventures and how it keeps them on their game for winter. Here’s what PSIA Adaptive…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast09.15.22: Geoff Krill Chats about the New Adaptive Alpine Certification Standards
PSIA Adaptive Team Coach Geoff Krill, and PSIA-AASI Director of Education, Dave Schuiling, talk about the new adaptive alpine standards, approved in June 2022…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast09.08.22: National Team Member Brian Smith Shares His Summer Adventure
Catch up with PSIA-AASI National Team members as they share their summer adventures and how it keeps them on their game for winter. Here’s what PSIA Alpine…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast09.01.22: National Team Member Brenna Kelleher Shares Her Summer Adventure
Catch up with PSIA-AASI National Team members as they share their summer adventures and how it keeps them on their game for winter. Here’s what PSIA Alpine…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast08.09.22: National Team Member Eric Rolls Shares His Summer Adventures
Catch up with PSIA-AASI National Team members as they share their summer adventures and how it keeps them on their game for winter. Here’s what AASI Snowboard…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast08.05.22: National Team Member Zoe Mavis Shares Her Summer Adventures
Catch up with PSIA-AASI National Team members as they share their summer adventures and how it keeps them on their game for winter. Here’s what PSIA Alpine…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast07.31.22: National Team Member Emily Lovett Shares Her Summer Adventures
Catch up with PSIA-AASI National Team members as they share their summer adventures and how it keeps them on their game for winter. Here’s what PSIA Cross…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast07.28.22: National Team Member Kevin Jordan Shares His Summer Adventures
Catch up with PSIA-AASI National Team members as they share their summer adventures and how it keeps them on their game for winter. Here’s what PSIA Alpine…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast07.06.22: Michael Rogan Returns to Deep Snow in Portillo, Chile
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team Coach Michael Rogan, who is back staffing his favorite “summer job,” working as the Director of Operations in…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast06.27.22: Former PSIA Alpine Team Coach Mike Porter Remembers Ron LeMaster
First Chair catches up with former PSIA Alpine Team Coach Mike Porter who pays tribute to the mastery of Ron LeMaster. Ron served as an icon in the industry as…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast06.23.22: Charlie Rockwell Receives PSIA-AASI’s Lifetime Achievement Award
First Chair catches up with Charlie Rockwell, who was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes exceptional members who…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast06.16.22: Katherine Hayes Rodriguez Receives PSIA-AASI’s Distinguished Service Award
First Chair catches up with Katherine Hayes Rodriguez, who was recently honored with the Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes individuals who…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast06.14.22: Horst Abraham and Josh Fogg Chat About OPTIMAL Learning
First Chair catches up with Horst Abraham and PSIA Alpine Team member, Josh Fogg, about OPTIMAL Leaning, (Optimizing Performance Through Intrinsic Motivation…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast06.09.22: Stevie Lund Talks About Receiving PSIA-AASI’s Angus Graham Rising Star Award in 2019
First Chair catches up with Stevie Lund, who in 2019 received the Angus Graham Rising Star Award, an award that recognizes standout members who show promise…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast06.07.22: Dylan Ault Talks About Receiving PSIA-AASI’s Angus Graham Rising Star Award in 2021
First Chair catches up with Dylan Ault, who in 2021 received the Angus Graham Rising Star Award, an award that recognizes standout members who show promise in…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast06.02.22: Jani Sutherland Receives PSIA-AASI’s Lifetime Achievement Award
First Chair catches up with Jani Sutherland, who was recently recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes exceptional members who…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast05.31.22: Chris Rogers Shares His Journey about Pursuing a Level II Alpine Certification
First Chair caught up with AASI Snowboard Team member, Chris Rogers this month about his experience in his pursuit of his Level II alpine certification this…
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05.03.22: Chris Rogers Shares an Update from Rider Rally & National Academy (Snowboard)
AASI Snowboard Team member, Chris Rogers shared an update about his experience leading a group at Rider Rally and National Academy (Snowboard)at Big Sky Resort…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast04.27.22: Zoe Mavis Shares an Update from National Academy
PSIA Alpine Team member, Zoe Mavis, shared an update from Big Sky Resort in Montana about her experience leading a group at National Academy. This week-long…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast04.26.22: Mike Hafer Shares an Update from National Academy
PSIA Alpine Team member, Mike Hafer, shared an update from Big Sky Resort in Montana about his experience leading a group at National Academy. This week-long…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast04.25.22: Kevin Jordan Shares an Update from National Academy
PSIA Alpine Team member, Kevin Jordan, shares an update from Big Sky Resort in Montana about his experience leading a group at National Academy. This week-long…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast04.14.22: Geoff Krill Talks about the ONE Team Approach for an Adaptive Event
First Chair speaks with PSIA-AASI Adaptive Team Coach Geoff Krill who recently completed a tryout for the PSIA-AASI Eastern division staff Adaptive Team. Geoff…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast04.12.22: Brian Donovan Talks About How to Use Fun to Accomplish Your Goals
First Chair catches up with AASI Snowboard Team member Brian Donovan about his riding, teaching, and personal goals for his season, including enhancing his…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast04.04.22: Matt Boyd Shares Why Enhancing Your People Skills Helps Your Students
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Assistant and Development Coach Matt Boyd about people skills, which are one of the three tenants of the Learning…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast04.05.22: Mike Ma on How to Manage and Adapt When You’re Injured
First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI Adaptive Team member, Mike Ma, about his season. Mike shares his story about what he did to manage his own knee injury so…
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03.31.22: Mike Hafer Share Tips on Creating More Patience at the Top of Turns
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member, Mike Hafer, about his goals for this season and beyond. He chats about how one of his top goals is to…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.29.22: Josh Fogg Shares Tips on How to Achieve Your Education Goals
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member, Josh Fogg, about his goals for this season and beyond. He chats about how he is combining ideas about how…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.22.22: Emily Lovett Shares Tips on How to Give Timely and Effective Feedback
First Chair catches up with PSIA Cross Country Team Coach, Emily Lovett, about her goals for this season and beyond. She chats about why it’s so important for…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.14.22: PSIA-AASI 60th Anniversary Part 6: Building the Learning Connection
When PSIA’s seven founders sat down to form the Professional Ski Instructors of America in May 1961 at Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana, they had one goal…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.12.22: PSIA-AASI 60th Anniversary Part 5: Pioneering Adaptive Instruction
When PSIA’s seven founders sat down to form the Professional Ski Instructors of America in May 1961 at Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana, they had one goal…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.10.22: PSIA-AASI 60th Anniversary Part 4: Creating the Snowboard Instructor Association
When PSIA’s seven founders sat down to form the Professional Ski Instructors of America in May 1961 at Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana, they had one goal…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.09.22: Learn About Tea Talks with Stacey Gerrish
First Chair catches up with Stacey Gerrish, the host of Tuesday Tea Talks, which are free interactive sessions that feature special guests in the snowsports…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.08.22: PSIA-AASI 60th Anniversary Part 3: The Junior Education Team
When PSIA’s seven founders sat down to form the Professional Ski Instructors of America in May 1961 at Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana, they had one goal…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.06.22: PSIA-AASI 60th Anniversary Part 2: Equal Opportunity for Women in Snowsports
When PSIA’s seven founders sat down to form the Professional Ski Instructors of America in May 1961 at Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana, they had one goal…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.04.22: PSIA-AASI 60th Anniversary Part 1: The Skills Concept
When PSIA’s seven founders sat down to form the Professional Ski Instructors of America in May 1961 at Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana, they had one goal…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast03.02.22: PSIA-AASI 60th Anniversary: Introduction to the Top 6 Breakthroughs
When PSIA’s seven founders sat down to form the Professional Ski Instructors of America in May 1961 at Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana, they had one goal…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast02.27.22: How to Help Empower Your Students – Tips from Kevin Jordan
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member Kevin Jordan, who shares tips on the importance of giving your students a variety of drills and then…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast02.24.22: Meet PSIA Alpine Team Member Bart Flynn
The new PSIA-AASI National Team will set the standard for snowsports instruction and embody the ski and snowboard experience. In April 2021, PSIA-AASI…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast02.19.22: Check in with AASI Team Member Brian Donovan
First Chair checks in with Brian Donovan, a new member of the PSIA-AASI National Team to learn more about what’s been happening during his first-year on the…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast01.19.22: How You Coach vs. What You Coach with Josh Fogg
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member Josh Fogg, who shares tips on increasing your student’s performance and increasing their retention of the…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast01.14.22: The Line I See vs. The Line I Ski with Dan Egan
First Chair catches up with extreme skiing pioneer, Dan Egan. Dan starred in 12 Warren Miller movies, including the “cornice break” segment in “Extreme Winter”…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast12.16.21: 2021-24 National Team - Meet Jeb Boyd
The new PSIA-AASI National Team will set the standard for snowsports instruction and embody the ski and snowboard experience. In April 2021, PSIA-AASI…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast12.14.21: How Pilates Can Improve Your Ski & Snowboard Performance
First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member, Ryan Christofferson, and Club Pilates instructor, Jessica Roberts, to discuss how Pilates can help improve…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.26.21: Meet TJ Larson from Revo, PSIA-AASI Official Supplier
First Chair recently caught up with TJ Larson from Revo, which is a company that recently joined PSIA-AASI as an Official Supplier. Established in 1985, Revo…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.23.21: Meet Geoff Krill and Nordica’s Joe Cavallaro
First Chair caught up with PSIA-AASI Adaptive Team Coach Geoff Krill and Nordica’s Joe Cavallaro. Joe talks about what it means to have attended PSIA-AASI’s…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.21.21: Meet Joel and Carly Jo from WSI Sportswear, PSIA-AASI Official Supplier
First Chair caught up with Joel Weins and Carly Jo Hougen from WSI Sportswear, which is a company that recently joined PSIA-AASI as an Official Supplier. This…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.19.21: Meet Jay Badgley, from PSIA-AASI Official Supplier Phunkshun
First Chair catches up with Jay Badgley, from Phunkshun, one of PSIA-AASI’s Official Suppliers. Jay talks about how Phunkshun makes cool, fun products that…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.17.21: Meet Barclay Rappeport, from PSIA-AASI Official Supplier Marker, Dalbello, Völkl (MDV)
First Chair catches up with Barclay Rappeport, national sales manager with PSIA-AASI Official Supplier Marker, Dalbello, Völkl (MDV). Barclay discusses her…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.16.21: Meet Some of the New PSIA Alpine Team Members
First Chair caught up with some of the newer members on PSIA’s Alpine Team to chat about what it’s like to serve on PSIA-AASI’s National Team (2021-23). Take a…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.15.21: PSIA-AASI Official Supplier Spot Covers Members with Instructor-Specific Injury Insurance
First Chair catches up with Warren Bunnell and Chris Johnson from PSIA-AASI Official Supplier Spot. They chat about how Spot provides injury insurance to…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.12.21: 2021-24 National Team – Meet Zeke
The new PSIA-AASI National Team will set the standard for snowsports instruction and embody the ski and snowboard experience. In April 2021, PSIA-AASI…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.10.21: 2021-24 National Team – Meet Jim Shaw
The new PSIA-AASI National Team will set the standard for snowsports instruction and embody the ski and snowboard experience. In April 2021, PSIA-AASI…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.08.21: 2021-24 National Team – Meet Mike Ma
The new PSIA-AASI National Team will set the standard for snowsports instruction and embody the ski and snowboard experience. In April 2021, PSIA-AASI…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.06.21: Meet Maggie Lake, Eldora’s Junior Instructor of the Year
First Chair catches up with Maggie Lake, a two-time junior instructor of the year from Eldora, Colorado. Maggie talks about what it’s like to work in the…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11:04.21: PSIA Alpine Coach Michael Rogan Recaps Team Training 2021
Last week, First Chair met up with PSIA Alpine Team Coach, Michael Rogan, to recap PSIA-AASI’s Team Training event and what PSIA’s Alpine Team is working on…
First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast11.02.21: Learn About the NEW Teaching Children Snowsports Manual – Part 2
First Chair catches up with co-authors, Mark Aiken and Kevin Jordan, for part 2 of an interview regarding what you’ll see this month when PSIA-AASI launches…