Name: First Chair: Logan Academy Finale + Key Interviews with Kent Logan & More by PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast
Duration: 24 min 15 s
Description: Check out this event recap from Logan Academy, including an interview with Kent Logan, the recipient of PSIA-AASI’s Distinguished Service award. He shares how instructors are a key part of helping retain guests. He shares that by being “yourself and bring a friendly smile,” all snowsports instructors can help to improve the guest’s experience.

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Alpine Team member Ben Potts. George and Ben talk about the big National Academy and what it's been like so far seeing all of the new and returning members coming to this event. On top of this, Ben is staying in Big Sky for National Team selection that happens the week after National Academy and Rider Rally. George and Ben talk all things Academy and details about what to expect when tryouts start. Ben talks about why he's going for another term on the team. Check out thesnowpros.org to learn more about National Academy and National Team Tryouts.

Episode 694: 2024 National Academy With Ben Potts, National Alpine Team Member

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with first-time participant of Adaptive Academy Josephine Cormier on her experience so far. Josephine came to Adaptive Academy by way of getting the Nancy Oakes Hall Scholarship this year. Josephine works at Achieve Tahoe, a fully adaptive program out of California. George and Josephine talk about what the experience has been like so far, what the highlights are and what's to come. Tune in for more on Josephine and Achieve Tahoe and all things Adaptive Academy. For more on academy, head to thesnowpros.org.

Episode 695: Checking In With Josephine Cormier - First-Time Adaptive Academy Participant

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Scott Behrens, a first-time participant of Adaptive Academy. Scott shares moments about his time at academy and how it's living up to what he expected. Scott mentions how he got into adaptive snowsports and what led him into snowsports instruction. George and Scott continue to chat about his journey in instruction and how he earned funds from the Sodergren Fund to get to Adaptive Academy and what he hopes to get from the rest of academy. For more information about Adaptive Academy on thesnowspros.com.

Episode 696: Checking in With Scott Behrens, First-Time Adaptive Academy Participant

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas chats with Vanessa Mann, the General Secretary of IASESS (International Association of Science in Snowsports) and the Project Manager for Interski International. The IAESS bridges the gap between theory and practice. IEASS is the pillar organization of Interski International and connects snowsports to education. Vanessa and George talk about what has to happen between now and 2027 when Interski comes back to the US for the first time since 1965. They also chat about what is happening in Big Sky, Montana as National Academy wraps up and Team Selection week begins. Vanessa teaches high school in Germany and also teaches snowsports as well with her affiliation with the university. To learn more about National Team Selection or National Academy, visit thesnowpros.org.

Episode 697: National Academy 2024. Meet Vanessa Mann - General Secretary of IAESS

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member Jonathan Ballou from Big Sky, MT. George and Jonothan talk briefly about the podcast and its history. Episode 700 is coming up! Jonathan has been on the National Team for 3 terms and is retiring as a team member this year. Jonathan talks about his time on the team and what's next in his journey throughout this podcast. Learn more about Jonathon and the National Team by heading to thesnowpros.org.

Episode 698: National Academy 2024 wit Alpine Team member Jonathan Ballou

PSIA-AASI First Chair podcast Host George Thomas catches up with PSIA-AASI CEO Peggy Hiller and Board Chair Eliza Kuntz! George, Eliza and Peggy chat about National Academy and how the week has been going and what to expect with Team Selection week. George questions Peggy on the member survey that went out and how it is interacting face-to-face with the members at this event. George asks Eliza about gender equity in this industry and how she feels being a woman leader here. Listen in to hear more. Peggy talks about a new launch of the Education Foundation and the high points of this season.

Episode 699 2024 National Academy With Eliza Kuntz And Peggy Hiller Mixdown

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with PSIA-AASI Lead Writer Pete Kray for EPISODE 700!! We have an unbelievable bank of amazing podcasts that are all about snowsports instruction. Pete and George are old pals so this conversation is fun and insightful. Pete talks about his time at National Academy and what it's like being in Big Sky for the event. Pete has many books out and is the main writer for thesnowpros.org and 32 Degrees magazine. George asks Pete what keeps him so intertwined with this industry and what keeps him going.

Episode 700! National Academy 2024 With Pete Kray

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Jonathon Ballou about what it's like being on the other side of the selection process. Jonathon has been a part of 5 selections. 1 unsuccessful bid for the team, 3 as a new or returning team member and now 1 as a selector for the new National Team. Jonathon talks about the selection process and his point of view as a selector. Hear about some nitty-gritty details about the selection process. Learn more about the National Team by heading to thesnowpros.org.

Episode 701: 2024-28 National Team Selections With First-Time Selector Jonathan Ballou

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Melodie Buell, a newly selected member of the 2024-28 PSIA-AASI National Team. George and Melodie talk about the journey of trying out for the team and the obstacles that presented themselves along the way. Melodie was named a new member of the PSIA National Adaptive Team in Big Sky at the recent selection event that took place. A notable takeaway from the process that Melodie mentioned was the importance of mindset and adapting to what you're dealt and how that goes a long way in persevering. George asks about the feelings of actually going through the selection process and what some of the tasks were that needed to be done. Tune in to hear more about the selection process and the emotions that come from making the team. For more, head to thesnowpros.org.

Episode 702: Meet [New] National Team Member Melodie Buell

Check out this event recap from Logan Academy, including an interview with Kent Logan, the recipient of PSIA-AASI’s Distinguished Service award. He shares how instructors are a key part of helping retain guests. He shares that by being “yourself and bring a friendly smile,” all snowsports instructors can help to improve the guest’s experience.

First Chair: Logan Academy Finale + Key Interviews with Kent Logan & More

More than 32,000 individuals belong to PSIA-AASI (Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors), making it the world’s largest organization dedicated to skiing and snowboarding.

Listen in to hear how PSIA-AASI gets people stoked on the ski and snowboard experience. Join us and turn your passion into a profession. Or, take a lesson from us. Friends don’t let friends teach friends. Let the snow fly!

Remember: Taking a lesson is the best way to learn how to ski and snowboard, so go with a pro! Visit the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) “Take a Lesson” page at https://www.thesnowpros.org/takealesson or watch more videos at http://tiny.cc/GoWithAProVideos. Have fun and see you on the slopes! Learn More: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesnowpros Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesnowpros Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thesnowpros YouTube: @thesnowpros

First Chair: Logan Academy Finale + Key Interviews with Kent Logan & More

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