The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and Matt Larson is a podcast about life lessons, snowboarding, and the intersection of the two. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Brian, Matt, and Chris are snowboarders, instructors, trainers, and members of the PSIA-AASI National Team.
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Episode 41 - Rider Rally 25th Anniversary with Special Guest Eric Sheckleton
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Episode 41 - Rider Rally 25th Anniversary with Special Guest Eric Sheckleton This spring is the 25th anniversary of Rider Rally, and we’re celebrating by bringing Rally to Copper Mountain in Colorado. This week, tune in as we welcome AASI National Team alumni Eric Sheckleton to the show. Eric is the President of Interski and has been involved in sh…
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Files, Diamond Stones, and Waxing, oh my! In episode 40, Matt, Chris, and Brian dive into the wide world of snowboard care and tuning! Hear about their learnings and takeaways for maintaining gear. This week’s hot take: Pros and Cons of Family Private Lessons! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly p…
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Can we give you some feedback? You definitely need to hear this episode on developing your people skills through tools for delivering and receiving feedback! We’ve highlighted elements of this topic in previous episodes on learning from failure, but this one gets into the nitty gritty of giving and receiving feedback. Tune in to hear some of their …
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Episode 38 - Career Pathways Part 2
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There are many different ways to find success in the instruction industry. In a continuation from last week, this episode takes a deeper look at other pathways within the ski and snowboard industry. Tune in to hear more about how Matt’s dual careers as a nurse and snowboard instructor benefited both. Chris and Brian share pieces of their journey th…
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Episode 37 - Career Pathways Part 1: Teacher, Trainer, and Examiner
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There are many different ways to find success in the instruction industry. In this week’s episode we look at the paths of teacher, trainer, and examiner. What is the difference between teaching and training? How does that change as an examiner? Tune in to hear more about Matt, Chris, and Brian’s journey and how they found their place in the industr…
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Episode 36 - Growth Through Failure w/ Special Guest Lyndsey Stevens
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In this episode, we connect with PSIA-AASI Snowboard Teammate Lyndsey Stevens on the topic of growth through failure. Lyndsey is a second-term national team member and shares some of the successes and failures she experienced along the way! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Sno…
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Episode 35 - Commonly Misunderstood Terminology Part 2
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In this episode, we follow up on Episode 33, answering a bunch of listener questions from that episode on commonly misunderstood terminology specific to the snowboard instruction vernacular. Flexing vs Extending Edge Change, Retraction, Up-Unweighting and Down-Unweighting, and Rad are all covered in this episode! This week’s hot take: What’s the de…
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Episode 34 - Don’t Just Teach Them How to Snowboard + Hot Take: Goggles Over or Under!
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In this episode, we delve into the heart of snowboard instruction, it’s not just teaching them how to snowboard, but how to be snowboarders. Join us as we discuss the significance of inviting others into our culture and lifestyle while teaching the skills needed to snowboard. What’s the difference between things that we do versus things that we are…
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Episode 33 - Commonly Misunderstood Terminology and Trick Names w/ Special Guest Jesse Yedwab
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This week we’re joined by new PSIA-AASI Snowboard Team Member, Jesse Yedwab! Jesse is a Snowboard and Freestyle Examiner in the RM Region, and an experienced freestyle coach. We took this opportunity to dive into the sometimes confusing world of freestyle trick names, including the differences and similarities between frontside and backside for cal…
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Episode 32 - I Didn't Pass My Exam Last Season, Now What?
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Sometimes exams don't go the way we hope. In this episode, Matt, Chris, and Brian share their personal experiences and takeaways from failing exams as well as discuss mindsets and training plans while prepping for a re-sit. This episode features our first giveaway, courtesy of WSI Sports. Check the instagram to find out how you can enter for a chan…
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Episode 31 - Top Tips for Becoming a Snowboard (or Ski) Instructor + What Are Volume Shifted Snowboards?
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With nighttime temps approaching 32 degrees and resorts hiring staff for the 24-25 season, we thought it was an appropriate time to do an episode on how exactly one goes about becoming a snowboard or ski instructor. Join Chris, Matt, and Brian, as they reflect on their journey from snowboarder to snowboard educator. Along the way, they'll share the…
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Episode 30 - What I've Learned About Myself Through Snowboarding w/ Special Guest Cori Lambert
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It's another listener suggested episode... with a twist! In 2020 Cori Lambert was an AASI Level 3 working towards becoming a trainer. She emailed the show with some questions just as the podcast went on hiatus. Fast forward 4 years, and Cori has not only become a trainer at Aspen Snowmass, she's now a Rocky Mountain examiner, and in the spring of 2…
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The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from s…
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Episode 29 - What is the National Team + Reflections on 2024 Team Tryouts
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It's our first listener suggestion episode! In Ep 29 we describe what the PSIA-AASI National Team is and share some reflections from our experiences at the 2024-28 National Team selections at Big Sky in April 2024. The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Membe…
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Episode 28 - Off Season Training Ideas & Opportunities
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In Episode 28, Brian, Matt, and Chris dive in to opportunities for off-season training, including working in the southern hemisphere, heading to a snow dome, and trying out snowboard simulators. They also share their ideas for what makes for great off-snow training as well as ways to stay sharp with the teaching and people skills side of instructio…
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All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is back with new episodes! In Episode 27, Chris is joined by two new co-hosts, Brian Donovan and Matt Larson to relaunch the pod. Get to know Brian, Matt, and Chris in this episode with some history, banter, and rapid fire questions! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from…
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Episode 26 - Season Recap and Silver Linings of Quarantine Life
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In this episode Chris and Nick talk about the highs and lows of the last season. What a weird end to the season it has been, but it was fun while it lasted! Also, hear Nick and Chris talk about some of their silver linings from quarantine. The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snow…
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Episode 25 - Review, Recap, and Memories from Episodes 1-24
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In Episode 25, Chris and Nick take a trip down memory lane, and recap the last year of recording episodes. Almost like a behind-the-scenes bonus episode, you'll hear some of their favorite parts of recording episodes 1-24 and hear a bit about what it was like recording them. The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboardin…
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Episode 24 - Training for Snowboarding When You're Not Snowboarding
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All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is back with new episodes! In Episode 24, Chris and Nick regroup in their first show since the Coronavirus hit the US and shut down all of the ski areas, and dive in on how to keep training towards goals even when you can't physically do them. From certification to snowboarding for fun, this epi…
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This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Chris and Nick share some of their pet peeves when it comes to training. This episode is one of the "pull back the curtain" episodes, with the idea of giving you some of their perspective of what they're thinking as trainers. Learn more about how trainees can get under the skin of …
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Episode 22 - Choosing a Snowsports School that Fits You
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This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Nick and Chris discuss some of their thoughts on choosing a ski and snowboard school to meet your needs. Ski and snowboard schools around the world have different cultures and clientele, and learning about a ski school before you decide to go work there is a great way to set yourse…
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Episode 21 - Relationships in the Ski Industry
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This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Chris and Nick share some perspective on the challenges of maintaining relationships (friends, family, and significant others) while working in the ski and snowboard industry. While they may not be relationship experts, they've definitely seen and experienced some of the potential …
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This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Nick and Chris dive into the topic of how to receive feedback. This week we discuss some tactics to receive feedback but also thew importance of getting it on a regular bases. The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI …
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Episode 19 - Managing Fear and Risk with Students
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This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Nick and Chris dive into the listener requested topics of managing fear and risk! Fear and risk are a fine line. This week we cover managing fear and risk with your students. The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI S…
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Episode 18 - Managing Healthy Risk & Healthy Fear
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This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Nick and Chris dive into the listener requested topics of managing fear and risk! Fear and risk are a fine line with progression, and this episode fires up some emotion about risk. This week is more about managing fear and risk for yourself, next week, Episode 19 will cover more ab…
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Episode 17 - Staying Competitive as an Older Instructor in a Youth Dominated Industry
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Chris and Nick are back with an episode about staying competitive as an older instructor in a youth dominated industry. Tune in and hear some of their thoughts on how anyone can be competitive in this industry regardless of age.. As always, share feedback on Facebook or by emailing learnedfromsnowboarding@gmail.com! The snowboard podcast All I Real…
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Episode 16 - Surviving Your Rookie Year
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After a busy holiday season with travel and training, Chris and Nick are back with an episode about surviving your rookie season as an instructor. Tune in and hear some of their experiences from their first years as instructors as they share learnable life lessons that will contribute to a better career as an instructor. As always, share feedback o…
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In this episode Nick and Chris share some of their top tips for instructors head to the Level 3 exam! Tune in and hear some of their experiences from attending their Level 3 exams and how they train others for L3 Certification! As always, share feedback on Facebook or by emailing learnedfromsnowboarding@gmail.com! The snowboard podcast All I Really…
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Episode 14 - Training for Level 2 Certification
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In this episode Nick and Chris share some of their top tips for instructors head to the Level 2 exam! Tune in and hear how they train others for L2 Certification! As always, share feedback on Facebook or by emailing learnedfromsnowboarding@gmail.com! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast wit…
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Episode 13 - Top Tips for Level 1 Certification
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Whether you're a new hire or returning instructor going for your PSIA or AASI Level 1 Certification, or a trainer helping others prepare for their Level 1, this episode shares Nick and Chris' perspective and some of their top tips in preparation for the Level 1! Tune in and hear how they train others for L1 Certification! As always, share feedback …
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Episode 12 - Top Takeaways from Team Training and Fall Conference
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Chris and Nick are back from PSIA-AASI National Team Training, Fall Conference, and Rocky Mountain Ed Staff training with a new podcast sharing their top takeaways! Download this episode to hear about snowboard fundamentals, teaching and people skills, and what Nick and Chris are working on in their own development this season. As always, share fee…
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Episode 11 - Training Tips to Improve Your Riding
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In this episode, Nick and Chris share some of their top tips for rider improvement. Tune in to hear more about deep practice, movements vs outcomes, feedback, and more! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. Tune in each…
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Episode 10 - Common Mistakes Instructors Make While Teaching
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In this episode, Chris and Nick share what they see as some of the common mistakes instructors make while teaching. Tune in to hear more! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboardin…
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Episode 9 - Recovering from Injury with Special Guest Tony Macri
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One of the common episode requests we've received over the last few weeks has been about injuries and injury recovery in relation to the snowsports education career. While Nick and Chris have both had injuries, they thought it would be a good opportunity to add in AASI Teammate Tony Macri to learn more about his recent knee injury and recovery. Thi…
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Episode 8 - Developing Better Emotional Intelligence
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Last week Chris and Nick gave an overview of Emotional Intelligence and discussed why it's one of the most important traits for instructors. This week, we go deeper into practical application share tips on how instructors can train and develop emotional intelligence skills. The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding…
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Episode 7 - Why Emotional Intelligence is a Very Important Skill for Instructors
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What is Emotional Intelligence, and why does everyone keep talking about it? In this episode Nick and Chris head into soft skills territory to discuss Emotional Intelligence and why it's one of the most important skills an instructor needs to have. This episode focuses on defining emotional intelligence in relationship to snowboard and ski instruct…
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Episode 6 - Why You Should Do A Back-to-Back Winter
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In this episode Chris and Nick talk about why every instructor should do at least one back-to-back winter. They'll share a little bit about why they choose to travel south in search of snow for the summer, as well as some of the benefits instructors receive from doubling up on winter. As US-based instructors in the New Zealand for the summer, the e…
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Episode 5 - Identifying and Managing Burnout
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The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. In this episode Chris and Nick talk about identifying and managing burnout in your career as an instructor. Burnout is something we all experience in different ways and at different points in our career, so tune in to hear Nick and Chris …
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Episode 4 - Career Options in the Snowsports Education Industry
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The snowboarding podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. In this episode Chris and Nick discuss several career paths in the ski and snowboard instruction and snowsports industry, including career instructor, trainer, examiner, and management. They also highlight some pros and cons of several…
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The snowboarding podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. In this episode Nick and Chris discuss how they've experienced shame and embarrassment in their snowboard careers and share some ideas on ways to move through those emotions.
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Episode 2 - How NOT to Train for Instructor Certification
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The snowboarding podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. Chris and Nick are both examiners in the Rocky Mountain division of the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, and in this episode they share their top 5 ways NOT to train for certification.…
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Episode 1 - Welcome to All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding
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The snowboarding podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. In this episode Nick and Chris explain the origin and intent behind their new podcast.
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