In Episode 82 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, and Brian Donovan explore the Fitts and Posner model of motor skill development. They discuss its application to snowboarding and skiing instruction, breaking down the stages of cognitive, associative, and autonomous learning. The trio delves into the history of motor skill development within their organization and explains how these stages correlate to their one-through-six assessment scale used for instructor feedback. They further debate whether Fitts and Posner implies proficiency and how the model can help understand students’ learning stages better. Additionally, the hosts touch on the emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of snowboarding and share insights on how the model relates to their experiences as instructors and coaches.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:25 Understanding the Fits and Posner Model
02:25 Motor Skill Development in Snowboarding
04:18 Listener Milestones and Gratitude
04:54 Deep Dive into Cognitive, Associative, and Autonomous Stages
15:10 Applying the Model to Teaching
21:55 Instructor vs. Coach: A Detailed Discussion
33:33 Instructor-Student Dynamics and Learning
34:45 Personal Learning Experiences
36:37 Teaching Techniques and Skill Development
39:49 Skill Proficiency and Motor Learning
50:08 The Emotional and Spiritual Aspects of Snowboarding
55:08 Closing Thoughts and Announcements
This Week’s Hot Take: Is snowboarding physical, emotional, or spiritual?
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In Episode 81 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and Matt Larson share listener feedback and dive into a series of hot takes. They discuss various snowboarding topics, including the optimal snowboard boot size, effective off-season cross-training activities like foil surfing and play boating, and the best type of snowboard socks. The hosts also address listener questions about start-of-season goals, teaching switch riding, and the debate on whether Level 3 instructors should teach beginner lessons. The episode is a lively discourse filled with insights and humor, reflecting on both technical and fun aspects of snowboarding culture.
00:00 Dinosaur Jokes and Golf Mishaps
01:41 Listener Shoutouts and 35,000 Foot Challenge
02:50 Merchandise and Halloween Costumes
05:40 Hot Takes Introduction
06:27 Boot Size Debate
10:24 Off-Season Training: Surfing and Play Boating
14:59 Foil Surfing and Air Chair Experiences
19:13 Level Three Instructors for Beginners?
28:01 Skiers vs. Snowboarders: Who Scratches More Snow?
29:54 Stealing Tricks from Skiers
31:51 The Art of Teaching Snowboarding
35:42 Switch Stance: The Great Debate
42:24 Thin vs. Thick Snowboard Socks
51:34 Headphones While Riding: Yay or Nay?
56:42 Final Thoughts and Season Prep
This Week’s Hot Take: It’s all hot takes!
Next Week’s Episode: Fitz & Posners
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In episode 80 of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Brian Donovan, Matt Larson, and Chris Rogers dive into the intricacies of down-unweighting and retraction, common snowboarding skills that are often misunderstood. They clarify the nuanced differences between these two movements, explore their applications in certification contexts, and discuss the technical skills required for each. The episode also includes personal anecdotes, like struggles with retraction demos, and practical advice for both freestyle and alpine snowboarding. Additionally, they touch on the importance of industry leadership, discussing whether having a CEO who rips on a snowboard adds value to a company.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:25 Listener Questions: Down Unweighting and Retraction
03:17 Defining Down Unweighting
07:07 Technical Nuances of Down Unweighting
17:15 Introduction to Retraction
21:35 Retraction in Freestyle and Carving
27:22 Practical Applications and Training Tips
31:30 Mastering Snowboard Flex and Retraction
33:18 Building Forces and Timing in Snowboarding
35:02 Analyzing Turn Techniques and Forces
37:59 Visual Differences in Snowboard Turns
39:30 Hierarchy of Snowboard Turns
40:04 Choosing the Right Turn for the Terrain
44:19 The Role of Snowboard Company Leaders
46:07 The Importance of Passion in Snowboarding
53:03 Upcoming Topics and Closing Remarks
This Week’s Hot Take: Importance of CEOs who snowboard.
Next Week’s Episode: Fitz & Posners
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In Episode 79 of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Brian Donovan, Matt Larson, and Chris Rogers dive into the topic of imposter syndrome, addressing its impact and how to navigate it in various aspects of life and career. They discuss personal experiences, the challenges of validation, and strategies to overcome self-doubt. The episode also features shout-outs to the first supporters of their new online merchandise store. The hosts touch on recent news about the potential removal of alpine snowboarding events from the 2030 Olympics, exploring its implications and the future of the sport.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:32 Listener Shoutouts and Merch Store Launch
01:57 Diving into Imposter Syndrome
04:56 Personal Experiences with Imposter Syndrome
14:01 Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace
16:05 Challenges and Reflections
21:25 Team Dynamics and Validation
28:22 Understanding Imposter Syndrome
28:47 Accepting Compliments and Criticism
30:23 Learning to Fail Forward
31:14 Reframing Setbacks
33:13 The Human Tendency to Focus on Negatives
36:53 Comparison: A Double-Edged Sword
43:48 The Future of Alpine Snowboarding in the Olympics
54:42 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
This Week’s Hot Take: Alpine Snowboarding & The Olympics
Next Week’s Episode: Down Unweighting vs Retraction
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In Episode 78 of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan explore the intricacies of movement analysis in snowboarding. They discuss how to observe, evaluate, and prescribe by recognizing patterns in body movements and equipment interactions. They share insights on using chairlift time for observing other riders, leveraging personal experiences for kinesthetic understanding, and the critical role of goal setting. The trio also debates whether terrain park designs at resorts influence high-end competitions or vice versa. This episode offers valuable tips for both snowboarders and instructors aiming to refine their skills.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:43 Snowboarding Footage and Tomahawk Stories
07:13 Merchandise Announcement and Discussion
12:41 Listener Questions and Snowboarding Tips
17:11 Movement Analysis in Snowboarding
26:16 The Art of Movement Analysis
26:52 Following and Learning from Others
27:51 Understanding Cause and Effect in Snowboarding
32:31 The Importance of Observation
33:59 Practical Tips for Improving Movement Analysis
35:29 Pattern Recognition in Snowboarding
37:49 Using Your Body as a Tool for Analysis
51:20 The Role of Goals and Intent in Movement Analysis
54:00 Terrain Parks and Competitions: Chicken or the Egg?
01:00:55 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
This Week’s Hot Take: Terrain Parks and Competitions: Chicken or the Egg?
Next Week’s Episode: Imposter Syndrome
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In Episode 77 of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Matt Larson, Brian Donovan, and Chris Rogers delve into their pet peeves about snowboarding, instruction, and industry practices. They share listener emails and discuss topics like terrain park design, the importance of technical accuracy in coaching, and the attitudes of instructors. The episode provides insights into training practices and emphasizes the need for dedication and genuine passion in the snow sports industry.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:04 Reading Listener Emails
04:11 Catch Up and Personal Updates
05:18 Diving into Pet Peeves
17:46 The Importance of Honest Feedback
22:34 Terrain Park Design Flaws
35:19 Instructor Training Challenges
36:16 The Importance of Consistent Practice
36:57 Taking Ownership of Your Training
37:21 The Role of the Trainer
39:11 Effective Use of Clinic Time
40:18 The Value of Practice Time
41:55 Instructor Pet Peeves: Teaching Without Snowboards
45:16 Maintaining a Positive Attitude
52:59 The Importance of Passion in the Industry
58:56 Technical Accuracy in Teaching
01:01:48 Fast Passes at Resorts: Yay or Nay?
01:08:30 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
This Week’s Hot Take: Resort Fast Passes
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Next Week’s Episode: Movement Analysis
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In Episode 76 of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, and Brian Donovan discuss the rise and reimagining of convenience bindings in snowboarding. They explore the different styles and technologies behind these bindings, comparing them to traditional strap bindings. The episode features listener questions on snowboard culture and progression tips, as well as insights on the benefits and drawbacks of various binding systems, particularly for beginners, industry's future, and the influence of snowboard competitions. They conclude with a discussion on the evolving perception and adoption of convenience bindings in the snowboard community.
00:00 Introduction and Listener Questions
04:14 Snowboarding Culture and Social Skills
15:56 Convenience Bindings: A Deep Dive
34:28 The Importance of Binding Fit and Movement
34:40 Exploring Different Types of Bindings
35:05 Personal Preferences and Experiences with Bindings
35:35 Convenience Bindings for Instructors
36:59 Performance and Style Considerations
40:50 Convenience Bindings for Beginners
43:33 Innovations in Learning Areas
44:56 Historical Context of Convenience Bindings
46:52 The Future of Convenience Bindings
57:25 Hot Takes on Snowboarding Competitions
01:04:31 Podcast Recommendations and Final Thoughts
This Week’s Hot Take: What’s the best snowboard contest?
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Next Week’s Episode: Pet Peeves!
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In this episode of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and special guest Nick Afieri explore the critical topic of burnout in the snowboarding industry. Nick shares his personal experience with severe burnout and how it led him to step away from his snowboarding career. The discussion covers identifying the signs of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and strategies for maintaining work-life balance. The group also delves into the reasons behind burnout, including ineffective communication and overworked schedules, offering insights and advice from their own journeys.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
00:30 Discussing Burnout Causes
01:45 Personal Experiences with Burnout
03:33 Work-Life Balance Challenges
04:31 Navigating Job Expectations
08:21 Building Confidence and Setting Boundaries
10:47 Industry Challenges and Personal Growth
17:20 Reflecting on Career and Burnout
23:02 Setting Clear Expectations
23:06 The Value of Knowing Your Worth
23:51 Launching a New Podcast
24:00 Reflecting on Team Dynamics
24:29 Peeling Back the Layers of Burnout
25:47 The Importance of Authenticity
27:12 Hot Takes: Snowboard Recommendations
33:32 Snowboarding and the Pursuit of Freedom
35:36 Dealing with Burnout
38:36 Recharging and Reflecting
40:30 Wrapping Up and Future Topics
This Week’s Hot Take: Should everyone ride twin shaped snowboards?
Next Week’s Episode: Convenience Bindings Fact or Fad?
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In Episode 74 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, Brian Donovan, and returning special guest Nick Afieri delve deep into the topic of burnout while revisiting Episode 5. They discuss the mental and physical exhaustion faced by snowboarding professionals. Nick shares his personal journey of dealing with severe burnout, the reasons behind it, and how stepping away from the snowboarding career helped him reclaim his passion and find balance. The group further explores the importance of setting boundaries, the impact of personality traits like introversion and extroversion, and how recognizing and addressing burnout is crucial for long-term well-being in the industry.
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Next Week’s Episode: Part 2 of Revisiting Burnout with Nick Alfieri
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In this episode, hosts Matt Larson, Brian Donovan, and Chris Rogers delve into how snowboarding has honed their listening skills—key in developing people skills and effective communication. The discussion covers their personal experiences, teaching techniques, and the importance of active listening in building trust and better relationship management. They also introduce a new segment for answering audience questions, reflect on the impact of effective communication in both professional and personal realms, and update listeners on audio quality improvements.
In This Episode:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:15 Catching Up: Personal Updates
05:00 Snowboarding and Communication Skills
10:38 The Importance of Listening in Snowboarding Instruction
13:47 Nonverbal Communication and Active Listening
18:42 Challenges and Techniques in Teaching
32:13 Remembering Names and Building Connections
35:27 Keeping Detailed Client Records
36:30 Effort in Remembering Names
37:19 Group Dynamics and Attendance
38:15 Challenges in Social Settings
42:13 Active Listening in Exams
57:20 Effective Questioning Techniques
01:01:06 Snowboard Specifications and Preferences
01:08:02 Listener Engagement and Future Topics
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Next Week’s Episode: Revisiting Episode 5, Dealing with Burnout!
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Welcome to episode 72 of "All I Really Need to Know I Learned From Snowboarding" with Chris Rogers and Brian Donovan! This week, it's just the two of us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of rekindling the podcast. Matt is out on an adventure, but we’re digging into the listener mailbag and responding to your questions, comments, and stories.
In This Episode:
Listener questions about teaching to learning styles, exam strategies, and the latest research
Coaching tips: How to help students break through learning plateaus and the value of using all sensory modalities (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)
The challenge of updating teaching models and manuals in snow sports education
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and evolving industry standards
Gear talk: Recommendations for snowboard boot insoles, heated insoles, and the difference between custom insoles and heat-moldable liners
Team teaching: The pros, cons, and pitfalls of co-instructing lessons
Instructor struggles: Hitting creative roadblocks, managing imposter syndrome, and the importance of being a lifelong learner
Hot take: Are high backs on snowboard bindings overrated? Chris and Brian weigh in
Listener Questions Answered:
How to approach exam questions on learning styles vs. current science
Coaching students who prefer different learning modalities
How to shift industry curriculum toward evidence-based models
Where to buy the best snowboard insoles and how to fit heated insoles
The difference between custom insoles and heat-moldable liners
Team teaching best practices and common mistakes
Overcoming instructor frustration and imposter syndrome
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Next Week’s Episode: Snowboarding Made Me a Better Listener
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How can understanding your students' Sensory Preferences and Learning Styles improve your instruction? In this episode, Brian, Matt, and Chris delve into these popular (and sometimes controversial) educational models. Learn how to effectively use Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic and Watcher, Thinker, Feeler, and Doer frameworks to enhance your teaching, while also recognizing their limitations.These concepts are widely used within PSIA-AASI and the broader education industry, but also spark debate. Tune in as they discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks of incorporating these models into your instructor toolkit.
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Hot Take: Would you rather have 10 days of snowboard stories you can rewatch for 24 hours, or 1 10-minute video part you can only watch once?
Next Week’s Episode: Snowboarding Made Me a Better Listener
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The one about your feet, specifically, what’s on them! Insoles, liners, articulated cuffs, how they should and shouldn’t fit, and more. Chris, Matt, and Brian dive deep into the world of snowboard boots. Keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at learnedfromsnowboarding@gmail.com!
Hot Take: Best Worst Tech in Snowboard Boots
Next Week’s Episode: VAK
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This episode is all about turns, specifically, skidding and carving. What’s the difference between the two? Why do we want to carve or skid? What is Scarving? Keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at learnedfromsnowboarding@gmail.com!
Hot Take: Team vs Individual Sports for Kids
Next Week’s Episode: What’s On Your Feet - The Boot Episode
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With Donovan out for an episode Chris and Matt sit down with AASI Team Member Josh Smith. Meet Josh and hear about his journey to the National Team. Keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at learnedfromsnowboarding@gmail.com!
Hot Take: What’s your favorite off-season training activity?
Next Week’s Episode: Skidding vs Carving!
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In this episode we dive into the archives and listen to Episode 3 - Dealing with Shame. Chris, Matt, and Brian listen to the 2019 episode and share their thoughts and insights on how shame has affected them in their careers with both failures and successes. Tune in to hear about emotions from eam tryouts, certifications, and ideas for how to manage and grow from disappointment. Keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at learnedfromsnowboarding@gmail.com!
Hot Take: What matters more, style or skill?
Next Week’s Episode: Interview with AASI Teammate Josh Smith
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Episode 66 is all about helmets! How did we end up wearing helmets and why do we still wear them, plus what tech in helmets matters to us! Keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at learnedfromsnowboarding@gmail.com!
Hot Take: What run makes you fall in love with snowboarding all over again?
Next Week’s Episode: Recap and Update - Episode 3 Shame
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Episode 65, “Words Matter,” aka Commonly Misunderstood Terminology Part 4, dives deep into a staple of ski and snowboard instruction: Phases of the Turn. There’s heeps of discussion around how to define phases right now, and Chris, Brian, and Matt share some of those conversations and their thoughts on how we can simplify the language around Initiation, Control/Shaping, and Finish. Keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at learnedfromsnowboarding@gmail.com!
Hot Take: What are your performance queues to set yourself up to drop!
Next Week’s Episode: All About Helmets!
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Episode 64 continues the stories about mistakes we’ve made and seen other instructors make while teaching. We share stories about our time as instructors and suggest ideas for how to learn from those mistakes to provide a better guest experience. Keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at learnedfromsnowboarding@gmail.com!
Hot Take: Mistakes and go-tos for how to determine goofy or regular
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Episode 63 is all about the mistakes we see instructors commonly make, backed up with examples of mistakes we’ve made in our lessons! We share stories about our time as instructors and suggest ideas for how to learn from those mistakes to provide a better guest experience. Don’t miss the Phunkshun buff giveaway! And keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at learnedfromsnowboarding@gmail.com!
Hot Take: Is AI good for snowboarding?
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