Episode 6
Skilful skiing
I’m continuing my discussion with the former National Coach and Director of Coaching for Snowsport England, John Shedden.
Three of John’s books: Ski Teaching, Skilful Skiing and Skiing: Developing Your Skill are seminal works. From the early 70s they were hugely influential on those developing ski instructing in Britain and form the backbone of national coaching schemes operated by the home nation governing bodies. Having read them as part of my own coach education I set out to discuss some of the key themes to gain further insights.
We start by discussing coach education material developed with the help of funding from a well known bank.
These recordings are about the art, science and history of snowsport coaching. As a coach educator for the national governing body Snowsport England, I wanted to create resources that supports their mission of inspiring participation in snow sport at every level.
A Locked In Shed production
References:
Shedden, J. (1972) Ski Teaching. 1st ed. Cardiff: John Jones Cardiff Ltd.
Shedden, J. (1982) Skilful Skiing. 1st ed. Wakefield: EP Publishing Limited.
Shedden, J. (1986) Skiing: Developing Your Skill. 1st ed. Marlborough: The Crowood Press.
Links:
National Governing Body coaching - www.snowsportengland.org.uk/coaching-instructing
Snowsport England Membership packages and benefits - https://www.snowsportengland.org.uk/membership-benefits/
