
The First Chair Podcast brings you inspirational stories and educational tips from the country's best ski, snowboard, Nordic, and adaptive instructors. More than 34,000 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 snowsports. We are lifelong learners committed to ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

In the final episode of the Finding Our Why mini-series, PSIA-AASI’s Nathan Chapple reflects on two decades in snowsports instruction—starting as a 15-year-old junior instructor in the Pacific Northwest and growing into an Intermountain examiner who ... more
In Part 3 of Finding Our Why, PSIA-AASI member Kathy Mogensen joins George Thomas to share her journey from a seventh-grade ski-club kid with rental skis and fifty cents for hot chocolate to a 20-year PSIA-AASI instructor who’s helped generations of ... more
In Part 2 of Finding Your Why, PSIA-AASI National Team member Melodie Buell sits down again with George Thomas for a raw, heartfelt conversation about what it really takes to trust yourself, stay authentic, and reconnect with purpose—even when doubt ... more
In the first episode of our latest mini-series, Finding Your Why, host George Thomas sits down with PSIA-AASI National Team member Melodie Buell to unpack what it really means to find purpose in snowsports instruction. Melodie shares how defining her... more
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Was hoping to get something out of this podcast but the information density is extremely low and the audio quality of the call in interview-ees is terrible.
Good advice. Thanks Ed.
The First Chair is a missed opportunity, but it doesn’t have to be.
I’ve been teaching for many years and I was hoping this podcast would be a good compliment to my on-hill training and my other research. To that end it is, occasionally.
Unfortunately the gems are hidden amongst a lot of episodes that are not very helpful for a variety of reasons. Many episodes feature guests who don’t seem particularly prepared for the subject at hand and one episode was a drawn-out commercial for a glove ma... more
This podcast is a great way to infuse your knowledge of mountain skiing and riding. George is a skilled interviewer, adept at eliciting valuable insights from his guests on the cast. I listen to these more than once, they are packed full of useful information and really fun to listen to!
This podcast is a great resource for the Psia aasi membership and anyone interested in Snowsports. It presents up to date information on current issues and developments providing a balance between breadth and depth.
A joy to listen to regardless of the time of year and a sign of a vibrant community.
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Offering a blend of inspirational stories and practical tips, this podcast primarily focuses on enriching the education of ski and snowboard instructors, as well as enthusiasts of Nordic and adaptive sports. Through interviews with leading professionals in the industry, listeners are treated to insights on teaching methodologies, the importance of community in snow sports, and the evolving landscape of snowsport education. Unique to this content is the emphasis on lifelong learning and the sharing of personal experiences from accomplished instructors, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their skills or understand more about the snowsport community.
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