Episode 1

John Shedden - skiing beginnings

I'm using the covid-19 lockdown in the UK to make recordings about the history and art of snowsport coaching. 

My first guest originally aspired to a career in the nuclear sciences. But a spiritual experience on a school skiing trip transformed his life by steering him in new directions. He's the former National Coach and Director of Coaching for Snowsport England, John Shedden. John discusses his introduction to the sport, making skis, getting qualified as an instructor and learning experiences that helped him see the light in different ways, shaping his future career.  

As a coach educator for the national governing body Snowsport England, I wanted to create content that supports their mission of inspiring participation in snow sport at every level, whilst creating a learning library of resources for ski coaches.

A Locked In Shed production

Links: 

National Governing Body - www.snowsportengland.org.uk/coaching-instructing

Swiss ski museum - www.swissskimuseum.com