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The Art of Waxing Skis and Snowboards, with Toko’s Ian Harvey
The speaker will discuss waxing best practices, the importance of waxing bases, what you should wear to protect yourself while waxing, choosing the right brush, and how to sharpen scrapers and employ scraping techniques. -
The Science of Tuning Skis and Snowboards with Toko’s Ian Harvey
The speaker will provide insight on fixation device (vises) options, ways to assess base flatness, using edge angle file guide and sidewall planner options, as well as how to use and maintain edge tuners. -
Tea Talks with Stacey Gerrish – Wayne Wong
In this episode, Stacey welcomes Wayne Wong. Wayne is a pioneer of freestyle skiing, and an inductee into both the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. -
Tea Talks with Stacey Gerrish – Sue Kramer
In this episode, Stacey welcomes U.S. Ski & Snowboard Clinician and Level 300 Coach Sue Kramer. She’s made a career of teaching, coaching, and studying the sport of alpine skiing, competing in the 2008 and 2012 PSIA-AASI National Team Selection process, working with the women’s U.S. Development Team, and serving as PSIA alpine examiner coach. -
Tea Talks with Stacey Gerrish – Heidi Ettlinger
In this episode, Stacey welcomes Heidi Ettlinger, a PSIA Alpine Team alumna, education developer, and entrepreneur. Stacey and Heidi will discuss Heidi’s involvement with Women’s Summit, including the history and evolution of the event, which Heidi started in 2008. -
Tea Talks with Stacey Gerrish – Michael Rogan
In this episode, Stacey welcomes PSIA Alpine Team Coach Michael Rogan, who has been a member of the PSIA Alpine Team for 28 years, an unprecedented length of service in the world of international teams attending Interski. Michael is certified Alpine Level III, has a Children’s Specialist 2 certificate, and has his explosives license in Chile for avalanche mitigation. -
Tea Talks with Stacey Gerrish – Laurenne Ross
In this episode, Stacey welcomes U.S. Olympic Skier Laurenne Ross, who raced on the World Cup alpine circuit for 12 years, has been to six World Championships, and competed in the 2014 and 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, and Pyeongchang, South Korea. -
Tea Talks with Stacey Gerrish – Steve Nyman
In this episode, Stacey welcomes Steven Nyman. Steven Nyman was the longest tenured alpine racer on the U.S. Ski Team from ’02-‘23. He was the captain of the U.S. Men’s Speed Team and one of the most successful downhill racers in American history. -
Tea Talks with Stacey Gerrish – Mike Porter
In this episode, Stacey welcomes Mike Porter. Legendary ski instructor Michael “Mike” Porter was named to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, honoring his many contributions to the evolution of international, and in particular, U.S. ski and snowboard instruction. -
Tea Talks with Stacey Gerrish – Kathy Brennan
In this episode, Stacey welcomes Kathleen Brennan, CEO, Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, Eastern Region (PSIA-AASI E). Kathy was selected as CEO for PSIA-AASI E in October 2021. -
Tea Talks with Stacey Gerrish – Vanessa Mann
In this episode, Stacey welcomes Vanessa Mann. Vanessa is the General Secretary of the Board of the International Association of Education in Science and Snowsports (IAESS) and is a lecturer in the Department of Sport Science at the University of Giessen. -
Tea Talks with Stacey Gerrish – Dave Merriam
In this episode, Stacey welcomes Dave Merriam. He was a PSIA Alpine Team member from 1984 to 1995 and the Head Coach from 1996 to 2004. Dave appeared in Warren Miller’s “Learn to Ski Better,” “Learn to Ski Better II,” and Greg Stump’s first film, “The Droids.”
Learning Connection Model
The framework of the Learning Connection Model provides a balance between the common elements and skill sets that make a great instructor – people skills, teaching skills, and technical skills. This is the foundation of the PSIA-AASI’s Certification Standards.