The Flat Ski Advantage: Unlocking High Edge Angles (AM)

Jeff Johnson –

The Flat Ski Advantage will teach you how to master the feeling of a flat ski, a critical, yet often overlooked, skill that separates intermediate skiers from experts. Many skiers, in an attempt to get better, fall into the trap of “banking” — a stiff, inefficient movement where the entire body leans into the turn. This session will show you how to break this bad habit. We’ll start by defining the common errors and explaining why your inability to ski on a flat ski is holding you back. From there, we’ll introduce the concept of “the platform,” the brief but crucial moment in a turn where your skis are perfectly flat on the snow. You’ll learn to use this platform to transition smoothly and efficiently, setting you up for powerful, controlled turns.

The core of this session will be a series of practical drills designed to help you feel and use the platform. We will show techniques and drills, which force you to develop balance and proper leg movements. You’ll learn how to use these movements to steer the ski and initiate the edge angle from the ground up, using your ankles, knees, and hips–the key to proper angulation. By the end of the session, you’ll understand that the path to higher edge angles and cleaner, more powerful turns isn’t about rushing to get on edge, but about mastering the brief moment when you’re not on edge at all.

Freestyle Movement Analysis (AM)

Justin Olson –

Take your Movement Analysis (MA) skills into the free ride and freestyle world.

Motivation through Failure (AM)

Mark Music –

Why do we do this? Where and how do we find joy in the face of setbacks on our journey in the snowsports instruction? We’ve all been there: a failure. Failure is not a permanent state but a temporary setback and a vital part of the growth and learning process, often a precursor to success. Embracing failure, learning from mistakes, and maintaining enthusiasm are key to achieving our goals. Mindful awareness of the impact we have on ourselves, each other, and how we can contribute to structure a more collaborative growth forward as individuals, schools, and ultimately as an organization.

Playful Pedagogy: Harnessing the Power of Play (AM)

Chris Madison –

In this talk we will be covering how to incorporate play into our lessons. We will discuss what defines play, how we are biologically driven for play, and how we can leverage this innate drive and capacity to make our lessons more engaging and effective.

Cross Country Movement Analysis (AM)

Mike Browder –

What do great skiers and lower-level skiers have in common? Come find out!

Foundational Tools for Effective Children’s Snowsports Instruction (AM)

Jenn Lockwood-

Join us for an interactive workshop designed for instructors new to teaching children or those looking to strengthen their foundation in child-centered snowsports instruction. This session introduces the Cognitive, Affective, and Physical (CAP) model, helping instructors understand how children grow, think, feel, and move, while applying key theories from Piaget, Kohlberg, and Maslow to create supportive learning environments. Participants will explore motor development, psychomotor learning, and sensory processing to better recognize how children acquire movement skills and respond to different learning styles. Through theory and practice, you’ll gain practical tools and strategies to design lessons that meet children where they are, making every session fun, impactful, and memorable.

Suggested: Please familiarize yourself with the PSIA-AASI Teaching Children Snowsports Manual

Managing Pressure (AM)

John Wright –

The Physicist and Biomechanics of Skiing

Do you ever wonder how great skiers make it look so easy… We will take a look at the what and how to align your body to receive the forces and take your skiing to the next level.

Movement Analysis Cause & Effect (AM)

Brian Feucht –

A framework for using observations to create student centered prescription.

Follow Me: The Art of Learning Through Trying (AM)

Bennett Johnson –

Learning isn’t a spectator sport–it’s an active dance between observation, attempt, and refinement. The most powerful educational moments happen when we move beyond watching and listening to actually doing. Whether it’s a ski instructor carving the perfect turn, a mentor demonstrating a new technique, or simply having the courage to attempt something we’ve never tried before, true learning emerges from the willingness to follow, try, and inevitably stumble our way toward mastery.

The Intersection of Morphology and Movement Analysis (PM)

Justin Olson –

Adapt your MA skills to different body shapes and sizes, to help maximize ski performance. We will explore the interplay of equipment and body shape.

Brief History of Snowsports (PM)

Chris Madison –

When was skiing first invented? When did alpine bindings replace telemark? When was snowboarding first allowed in resorts, and how did it change the game for alpine skiing? In this lecture we will be covering a brief history of all snowsports from its roots in telemark, improvements by alpine, and innovation driven by snowboarding.

Cross Country World Cup (PM)

Mike Browder –

What do the pre-Olympic events tell us? Think this doesn’t resonate as an instructor? Come find out why this information is relevant to us in our day to day teaching.

Elevating Children’s Experience: Advanced Tools for Instructors (PM)

Jenn Lockwood –

This dynamic zoom-based workshop is for Children’s Specialist 1 (CS1) certified instructors looking to deepen their skills and expand their toolkit for teaching children in snowsports. Building on foundational knowledge, participants will explore child development, motivation, and motor learning, connecting theory to real-world lesson scenarios through the Teaching and Learning Cycle and Experiential Learning Cycle. The session covers movement analysis, sensory processing, and behavior management strategies, while also emphasizing creative engagement and strong parent partnerships. By blending developmental theory with practical tools, instructors will learn to design customized, child-centered lessons that build skills, foster confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of sliding on snow. Don’t have your CS1 yet and still interested, please attend!

Equipment Matters (PM)

John Wright –

It’s more than just a good boot fit…we will work on dialing in your equipment to ski your best.

Kid Games for the Uninspired (PM)

Brian Feucht –

Let the kids run the show and use AI to turn their games into learning.

Motivation through Failure (PM)

Mark Music –

Why do we do this? Where and how do we find joy in the face of setbacks on our journey in the snowsports instruction? We’ve all been there: a failure. Failure is not a permanent state but a temporary setback and a vital part of the growth and learning process, often a precursor to success. Embracing failure, learning from mistakes, and maintaining enthusiasm are key to achieving our goals. Mindful awareness of the impact we have on ourselves, each other, and how we can contribute to structure a more collaborative growth forward as individuals, schools, and ultimately as an organization.

Follow Me: The Art of Learning Through Trying (PM)

Bennett Johnson –

Learning isn’t a spectator sport–it’s an active dance between observation, attempt, and refinement. The most powerful educational moments happen when we move beyond watching and listening to actually doing. Whether it’s a ski instructor carving the perfect turn, a mentor demonstrating a new technique, or simply having the courage to attempt something we’ve never tried before, true learning emerges from the willingness to follow, try, and inevitably stumble our way toward mastery.