Listen to PSIA-E Education Staff Members Dave Capron and Angelo Ross discuss their lives as ski instructors, both inside and outside the ski industry. Interviews with industry insiders.
The Chaos and Company duo discuss the importance of student responsibility in their own learning journey. They emphasize how individuals can leverage available opportunities and resources to create personalized educational pathways that align with their goals. While the process isn't always easy, it's ultimately up to each person to recognize what they have access to and find ways to use those opportunities to achieve success.
The Chaos and Company duo discuss the importance of student responsibility in their own learning journey. They emphasize how individuals can leverage available opportunities and resources to create personalized educational pathways that align with their goals. While the process isn't always easy, it's ultimately up to each person to recognize what they have access to and find ways to use those opportunities to achieve success.
Dave and Angelo sit down for an engaging conversation about Elle's journey from Tussey Mountain in Pennsylvania to becoming a PSIA Alpine Team Member. Elle began skiing at Tussey Mountain and has had a passion for the sport since her first days on snow. Tune in to this episode to learn how hard work, passion, and seizing opportunities have helped Elle grow into a world-class ski instructor. With her incredible spirit, you'll be inspired to hit the slopes with Elle "From Tussey" Matalavage after listening to this episode!
Dave and Angelo sit down for an engaging conversation about Elle's journey from Tussey Mountain in Pennsylvania to becoming a PSIA Alpine Team Member. Elle began skiing at Tussey Mountain and has had a passion for the sport since her first days on snow. Tune in to this episode to learn how hard work, passion, and seizing opportunities have helped Elle grow into a world-class ski instructor. With her incredible spirit, you'll be inspired to hit the slopes with Elle "From Tussey" Matalavage after listening to this episode!
The Chaos and Co. duo chat about Assessment prep and how Angelo is finishing his prep for his Level 3 Telemark Assessment this March. Discussion on Movement Assessment and how to adjust your teaching based on the performance of your students.
The Chaos and Co. duo Dave and Angelo chat about Assessment prep and how Angelo is finishing his prep for his Level 3 Telemark Assessment this March. Discussion on Movement Assessment and how to adjust your teaching based on the performance of your students.
Dave and Angelo chat with Blizzard/Tecnica Product Manager Christian, Avery and Blizzard/Tecnica Global Woman 2 Woman program leader Leslie Baker-Brown, and Expert Bootfitter Nick Blaylock about the brand new Tecnica Mach 1 LV boot! Great conversation on the new technology in the boot and how it will evolve your performance and comfort on snow. Also some chat on the new Blizzard Anamoly and Black Pearl.
Dave and Angelo chat with Blizzard/Tecnica Product Manager Christian, Avery and Blizzard/Tecnica Global Woman 2 Woman program leader Leslie Baker-Brown, and Expert Bootfitter Nick Blaylock about the all new Tecnica Mach 1 LV boot! Great conversation on the new technology in the boot and how it will evolve your performance and comfort on snow. Also some chat on the new Blizzard Anamoly and Black Pearl.
Carv-Digital Ski Coach chat with Dave and guest co-host Alpine Team Member Kevin Jordan to talk about the new Carv 2 sensors. John Moore, Head of Product for Carv and Charlie Lindsay the Partnerships Executive with Carv discuss the technology in the their new Carv 2 motion sensors and how they can help skiers improve their skiing with the data and coaching from the Carv app.
Carv-Digital Ski Coach chat with Dave and guest co-host Alpine Team Member Kevin Jordan to talk about the new Carv 2 sensors. John Moore, Head of Product for Carv and Charlie Lindsay the Partnerships Executive with Carv discuss the technology in the their new Carv 2 motion sensors and how they can help skiers improve their skiing with the data and coaching from the Carv app.
The Chaos and Co. duo chat with Peter Novom PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member about his journey to the Team and the experience ahead. The conversation includes living the endless winter, the hard work and ups and downs on the journey, and how skiing helped him find his soulmate.
The Chaos and Co. duo chat with Peter Novom PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member about his journey to the Team and the experience ahead. The conversation includes living the endless winter, the hard work and ups and downs on the journey, and how skiing helped him find his soulmate.
PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain Region CEO Dana Forbes chats with the Chaos and Co. duo about her skiing journey from childhood to CEO. Dana discusses PSIA-AASI's strategic alignment plan and the benefits to our members. Dana also gives us some incredible insight on her management style and what her hiring philosophy is. Some great stories and amazing advice from a very talented ski teacher and CEO. A must listen for sure.
PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain Region CEO Dana Forbes chats with the Chaos and Co. duo about her skiing journey from childhood to CEO. Dana discusses PSIA-AASI's strategic alignment plan and the benefits to our members. Dana also gives us some incredible insight on her management style and what her hiring philosophy is. Some great stories and amazing advice from a very talented ski teacher and CEO. A must listen for sure.
Jim Shaw joins Dave and Angelo to talk telemark skiing and Jim's journey from learning to ski to a National Telemark Team Member. Jim discusses his views not only on telemark skiing and its signature lead change, but he also talks teaching and how he connects with students.
Jim Shaw, joins Dave and Angelo to talk telemark skiing and Jim's journey from learning to ski to a National Telemark Team Member. Jim discusses his views not only on telemark skiing and its signature lead change, but he also talks teaching and how he connects with students.
Dave and Angelo sit down to chat with one of the greatest ski coaching minds on the planet. Ron is a PSIA Alpine Examiner, World Class Race Coach, and an expert in Motor Control. Whether it's working with race athletes or a beginner making wedge turns, Ron is one of the best at knowing the when, what, why, and how of coaching and instruction in Alpine skiing. Â
Dave and Angelo sit down to chat with one of the greatest ski coaching minds on the planet. Ron is a PSIA Alpine Examiner, World Class Race Coach, and an expert in Motor Control. Whether it's working with race athletes or a beginner making wedge turns, Ron is one of the best at knowing the when, what, why, and how of coaching and instruction in Alpine skiing.
PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Members Katie White and Kevin Jordan are in Portillo, Chile skiing with Carv, testing out some new technology. Katie and Kevin talk about the benefits of Carve and how they use it for their skiing and for their students. Katie and Kevin also let us know their thoughts on being part of the new team and the push towards Interski 2027 in Vail, Colorado.
PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Members Katie White and Kevin Jordan are in Portillo, Chile skiing with Carv, testing out some new technology. Katie and Kevin talk about the benefits of Carve and how they use it for their skiing and for their students. Katie and Kevin also let us know their thoughts on being part of the new team and the push towards Interski 2027 in Vail, Colorado.
Chaos and Co. have a great conversation with PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh and PSIA-AASI Alpine Technical Coach Michael Rogan who are in Portillo, Chile skiing in July. The fellas chat about skiing in Portillo and how they are playing with their own skiing. Great thoughts on how to self coach and how to build your personal performance to ski at a very high level. Â
Chaos and Co. have a great conversation with PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh and PSIA-AASI Alpine Technical Coach Michael Rogan who are in Portillo Chile skiing in July. The fellas chat about skiing in Portillo and how they are playing with their own skiing. Great thoughts on how to self coach and how to build your personal performance to ski at a very high level.
Dave and Angelo chat about Angelo's first season as the PSIA-AASI Education Development Manager. Conversations about his experience during the season traveling and working with leadership and Ed. Staff from other PSIA-AASI Regions and also working National Academy and the National Team Tryout at Big Sky in April.
Dave and Angelo chat with Don Haringa about his retirement as the Director of Education and Programs for PSIA-AASI East and his long career in the ski industry. He was recently selected by the PSIA-AASI National Board of Directors for National Lifetime Membership. Members selected for this honor are known and respected throughout the industry for their long-term contributions to education, publication, leadership and volunteerism.
Dave and Angelo chat with Don Haringa about his retirement as the Director of Education and Programs for PSIA-AASI East and his long career in the ski industry. He was recently selected by the PSIA-AASI National Board of Directors for National Lifetime Membership. Members selected for this honor are known and respected throughout the industry for their long-term contributions to education, publication, leadership and volunteerism.
George Thomas, the host of the PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast joins Angelo and David to talk about ultra-distance road cycling, including the RAAM (Race Across America), one of the longest annual endurance events in the world. George discusses his journey overcoming epilepsy. It's a great story that you won't want to miss. He absolutely has the will and a personal drive that will not let himself quit at anything.
George Thomas, the host of the PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast joins Angelo and David to talk about ultra-distance road cycling, including the RAAM (Race Across America), one of the longest annual endurance events in the world. George discusses his journey overcoming epilepsy. It's a great story that you won't want to miss. He absolutely has the will and a personal drive that will not let himself quit at anything.
Perry and Jeff sit for a chat explaining the philosophy and focus of the new PSIC (Professional Ski Instructors of Canada) organization. They go through how the PSIC will deliver their training of instruction through their emphasis on Adventure and enjoying the whole mountain experience. Interesting discussion on how they keep the students in the leaning zone all the way through their programs.
Perry and Jeff sit for a chat explaining the philosophy and focus of the new PSIC (Professional Ski Instructors of Canada) organization. They go through how the PSIC will deliver their training of instruction through their emphasis on Adventure and enjoying the whole mountain experience. Interesting discussion on how they keep the students in the leaning zone all the way through their programs.
The Chaos and Co. duo have a great chat with Blizzard Tecnica Christian Avery, Product Manager/North America, about Blizzards newly announced Anomaly line of skis. Christian also takes us through the make up of the brand new Black Pearl and all the other products in the Blizzard/Tecnica arsenal.
The Chaos and Co. duo have a great chat with Christian Avery, Blizzard Tecnica Product Manager/North America, about Blizzards newly announced Anomaly line of skis. Christian also takes us through the make up of the brand new Black Pearl and all the other new products and enhancements in the Blizzard Tecnica arsenal.
The Fall Line: With Chaos and Co. took the podcast gear on the road to PSIA-AASI Eastern Telemark Ed. Staff Training at Killington and had a chat with Mickey Stone, Keith Rodney, and Jim Shaw. What a trio, two current National Team Members and one Alumni of the National Team. These are three of the best Telemark Educators on the Planet! So awesome to get to ski with them and I know you will enjoy hearing their perspectives.
The Fall Line: With Chaos and Co. took the podcast gear on the road to PSIA-AASI Eastern Telemark Ed. Staff Training at Killington and had a chat with Mickey Stone, Keith Rodney, and Jim Shaw. What a trio, two current National Team Members and one Alumni of the National Team. These are three of the best Telemark Educators on the Planet! So awesome to get to ski with them and I know you will enjoy hearing their perspectives.
Dave and Angelo the Chaos and Co. duo sit down and chat about how to guide people to train and grow as ski teachers. They talk about some of the important things to work on, read, and study to achieve greater success at Assessments/Exams and most importantly greater success helping their students reach their personal goals!
Dave and Angelo the Chaos and Co. duo sit down and chat about how to guide people to train and grow as ski teachers. They talk about what they feel are some of the important things to work on, read, and study to achieve greater success at Assessments/Exams and most importantly greater success helping their students reach their personal goals!
There is never a dull moment when Chaos and Co. sit down and talk with Coach Michael Rogan.  Michael talks about the 2024 National Team Tryout in the spring at Big Sky Montana and the preparation that candidates should be doing.  Great conversation on how to train and grow as a ski teacher to have greater success at assessments and tryouts.  Coach helps us understand how to be a more effective and fun coach. Â
There is never a dull moment when Chaos and Co talk with Coach Michael Rogan.  Michael talks about the 2024 National Team Tryout in the spring at Big Sky Montana and the preparation that candidates should be doing.  Great conversation on how to train and grow as a ski teacher to have greater success at assessments and tryouts.  Coach helps us understand how to be a more effective and fun coach. Â
We sit down to chat with PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh about Team Training, preparing for tryouts and assessments, and the upcoming educational staff training and events. The Fellas talk tech about the Learning Connection Model and how to start preparing for tryouts and assessments.
We sit down to chat with PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh about Team Training, preparing for tryouts and assessments, and all the upcoming educational staff training and events. The Fellas talk some tech with the Learning Connection Model and how to start preparing for tryouts and assessments.
We sit down to chat with PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh about Team training, preparing for tryouts and assessments, and the upcoming educational staff training and events. The Fellas talk tech about the Learning Connection Model and how to start preparing for tryouts and assessments.
We sit down to chat with PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member Troy Walsh about Team training, preparing for tryouts and assessments, and the upcoming educational staff training and events. The Fellas have a tech talk about the Learning Connection Model and how to start preparing for tryouts and assessments.
Author, journalist, and lead writer for PSIA-AASI Peter Kray chats with us about skiing and his tremendous career and impact on the ski industry. Peter has been involved with ski, snowboard, and all kinds of snow-sports gear reviews for many years. He was named one of the 250 most influential people in the snowbiz by the Ski Channel. Peter writes about our ski and ride world with amazing ease and passion, he also can tell a story with the same ease and passion. Peter is a true great at telling a story.
Author, journalist, and lead writer for PSIA-AASI, Peter Kray chats with us about skiing and his tremendous career and impact on the ski industry. Peter has been involved with ski, snowboard, and all kinds of snow-sports gear reviews for many years. He was named one of the 250 most influential people in the snowbiz by the Ski Channel. Peter writes about our ski and ride world with amazing ease and passion, he also can tell a story with the same ease and passion. Peter is a true great at telling a story.
Keri Reid the new PSIA-AASI Eastern Director of Education and Programs talks with us about her journey through the ski industry. Great discussions on her thoughts on the job and how she plans on leading the Eastern Region Educational Staff into the future. Of course we discuss the early beginnings of her skiing and teaching in Canada and her journey to New Zealand, Japan, and the to the USA. Keri will inspire and motivate you as a PSIA-AASI Member and snowsports instructor with her skiing, teaching, and most of all her great leadership skills.
Keri Reid, the new PSIA-AASI Eastern Region Director of Education and Programs talks with us about her journey through the ski industry. Great discussions on her thoughts on the job and how she plans on leading the Eastern Region Educational Staff into the future. Of course we discuss the early beginnings of her skiing and teaching in Canada and her journey to New Zealand, Japan, and the to the USA. Keri will inspire and motivate you as a PSIA-AASI Member and snowsports instructor with her skiing, teaching, and most of all her great leadership skills.
PSIA-AASI Director of Education Dave Schuiling joins us for some conversation on what has been going on to prepare for the 23/24 season. Dave also explains the strategic alignment initiative and where we are in that process. He also gives some inspiring and insightful refections on the experience of Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland and the impact our team had on the world stage.
PSIA-AASI Director of Education Dave Schuiling joins us for some conversation on what has been going on to prepare for the 23/24 season. Dave also explains the strategic alignment initiative and where we are in that process. He also gives some inspiring and insightful refections on the experience of Interski 2023 in Levi, Finland and the impact our team had on the world stage.
Mike Porter joins Dave and Angelo to discuss the honor of being inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and a lot more. Great fun talking with Mike about Interski 2023 and past Interski's he has attended. Some great "Tech" discussion and also great insights on how to continue to grow and learn as an educator.
Mike Porter joins Dave and Angelo to discuss the honor of being inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and a lot more. Great fun talking with Mike about Interski 2023 and past Interski's he has attended. Some great "Tech" discussion and also great insights on how to continue to grow and learn as an educator.
Kathy Brennan chats with Chaos and Co. after her second ski/ride season as the PSIA-AASI Eastern Region CEO. Kathy talks about the successes and some things she is still working on. She also talks to us about her listening tour around the east and her incredible trip to Levi, Finland to attend Interski 2023.
Kathy Brennan chats with Chaos and Co after her second ski/ride season as the PSIA-AASI Eastern Region CEO. Kathy talks about the successes and some things she is still working on. She also talks to us about her listening tour around the east and her incredible trip to Levi, Finland to attend Interski 2023.