Description:
This two-day event is designed for members who aspire to be part of the Eastern Team—a group selected to represent the region at the PSIA-AASI National Team tryouts. Participants will gain an inside look at the expectations for the tryout process, develop strategies for success in riding, teaching, and presenting, and refine their professional skills in a supportive, high-performance environment. The focus is on preparing participants to demonstrate their best across all evaluation areas while receiving targeted coaching and feedback from experienced clinicians and current/past Team members.
We recommend interested participants review the PSIA-AASI Teaching, People, and Technical Skills Performance Guides: those trying out for the Eastern Team must consistently deliver at or above the Level III standard.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on group, terrain, and conditions and typically include:
- Receiving targeted feedback from Examiners on performance relative to the National standards.
- Experience on-snow riding tasks that simulate Eastern Team tryout expectations, with clinician feedback for refinement.
- Engage in teaching and presentation scenarios designed to assess communication, adaptability, and technical depth.
- Practice movement analysis and personal analysis selection activities.
- Participate in guided discussions about the tryout process, selection criteria, and strategies for preparation.
- Connect with peers who share the same goals, fostering a supportive network of high-level professionals.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
- Understand the scope and structure of the PSIA-AASI Eastern Region Team selection process.
- Demonstrate advanced-level riding, teaching, and presenting skills that align with the National Standards.
- Apply movement analysis and technical understanding at a depth appropriate for high-level team selection.
- Refine presentation and communication skills to clearly share technical and teaching concepts.
- Develop personal strategies for physical, technical, and mental preparation leading up to tryouts.
- Build confidence through exposure to realistic tryout scenarios and targeted feedback.
Prerequisite(s):
Discipline Level III Certified
Recommended Learning Resources:
- PSIA-AASI National Snowboard Certification Standards
- PSIA-AASI Snowboard Performance Guides
- PSIA-AASI Snowboard Technical Manual
- PSIA-AASI Freestyle Technical Manual
- PSIA-AASI Teaching Snowsports Manual
- PSIA-AASI Teaching Children Snowsports Manual
Equipment/Materials Needed:
Personal snowboard equipment suitable for advanced all-mountain and freestyle conditions
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