I have been skiing with families the last three days. The kids were able to experience success because we as a group understood how the ski works by each skier experiencing for themselves.
For the mid-level skiers, we lengthened the middle part of the turn so to give the skis a chance to do their job. Once we felt the ski “tracking” all the way through the turn we started to play with how it changes based on the terrain. By the end of the two days our skier was starting to carve.
Another example was I had a skier who was having some trouble gliding on his skis as he was coming down the hill. By reminding him to stand up tall he was able to get more balance back over both skis it allowed him to glide and turn smoother.
Kids learn by doing, they learn by experiencing things. Yes if it means they need to experience failure on their way to reaching success then that has to happen. As ski instructors it is our job to facilitate our guests, whether five or fifty whether first timers or well experienced, to reach success. Skiers will reach their skiing success by skiing.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Why I do what I do
I have been coaching sports for as long as I can remember. I have spent a substantial amount of time coaching baseball and skiing among many other sports. I have to say that with each season or day skiing, my passion grows deeper and stronger.
I have heard too many times about the coach who is naive to his or her teams needs or individual athletes needs. My mission as a coach is; to always put my players or teams needs ahead of my own. I hope to create positive athletic experiences for anybody that I interact with, whether it is on a Giant Slalom course or on baseball diamond. My hope is that every athlete and their families have a positive experience working with me.
The benefits that children have when interacting in a social setting such as a ski or baseball team is unmeasurable. Kids need this time to be kids and have fun. There are so many things that kids can learn from sports that they can apply to the game of life.
I have heard too many times about the coach who is naive to his or her teams needs or individual athletes needs. My mission as a coach is; to always put my players or teams needs ahead of my own. I hope to create positive athletic experiences for anybody that I interact with, whether it is on a Giant Slalom course or on baseball diamond. My hope is that every athlete and their families have a positive experience working with me.
The benefits that children have when interacting in a social setting such as a ski or baseball team is unmeasurable. Kids need this time to be kids and have fun. There are so many things that kids can learn from sports that they can apply to the game of life.
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