Dirt Biking as a Way to Mentally and Physically Prepare for High-Level Snowboarding
In this PSIA-AASI National Team Workout story, AASI Snowboard Team member Josh Smith says that he enjoys golfing and racing mountain bikes in the summer. But the best sport for improving his mental and physical focus for snowboarding is competitive dirt biking.
Chasing Winter with PSIA Examiner Francesca Pavillard-Cain
In the latest edition of “Chasing Winter,” a guide to teaching skiing and snowboarding in the Southern Hemisphere, Francesca Pavillard-Cain, a PSIA Freestyle, Alpine, and Telemark examiner, talks about her love for spending her “summers” instructing in Treble Cone, New Zealand.
Summer Sports for More Mindfulness, Confidence, and a Fulfilling Travel Experience
In this PSIA-AASI National Team Workout story, PSIA Alpine Team member Dominique Vetromile shares how she’s spent a good part of her life surfing, windsurfing, and scuba diving, but is beginning to look to the mountains for new offseason athletic endeavors.
From the Archives: “100 Things Every Instructor Should Do Before Dying” – #24
For this installment of “From the Archives,” we go back to Spring 2000 to find out why it’s never a bad idea for snowsports instructors to become familiar with snow grooming.
Chasing Winter: AASI Snowboard Team Development Coach Tony Macri in New Zealand
Want to ride the endless winter? AASI Snowboard Team Development Coach Tony Macri talks teaching and riding out the summer in New Zealand.
Whitewater Kayaking as a Way to Prepare for Snowboard Trick Performance
Multiterm AASI Snowboard Team member Matt Larson keeps riding gravity throughout the summer in the mountains of Montana. He says it helps him stay centered in the moment and committed to the action at hand. In this latest PSIA-AASI National Team Workout Story, he also shares how he pairs paddling with strength and mobility training to bridge the season.
CrossFit, Gymnastics, and the Joy of Being a Beginner Again – Offseason with Cori Lambert
In this PSIA-AASI National Team Workout story, AASI Snowboard Team member Cori Lambert says she trains year-round in CrossFit and gymnastics. But, she adds, there’s also time to learn new sports.
Experiential Learning, Different Discipline Certs Highlight New First Chair Podcasts
Two new First Chair Podcasts featuring PSIA-AASI Education Development Manager Angelo Ross take a closer look at some educational ideas and opportunities to help you become a better pro and a more well-rounded snowsports teaching professional.
How Wakeboarding and Surfing Can Complement Your Skills in Snowsports
In this PSIA-AASI National Team Workout story, PSIA Alpine Team member Katie White talks about how she uses her short offseason to wakeboard and surf to improve her visualization and overcome fear while also having a great time.
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