All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding
Episodes
84. Building Training Culture in Ski and Ride Schools
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 84 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan discu...
Bonus. Thanksgiving Special
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus Thanksgiving episode of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding', hosts Brian Donovan, Chris Rogers, and Matt Lar...
Bonus. Catch-Up Session + Hot Take
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-episode of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Brian Donovan, Matt Larson, and Chris Rogers return aft...
83. Demystifying ATML
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan dive into the ATML model (Approach, Takeoff, Maneuver, Landing) used for teaching ...
82. Understanding Fitts and Posner's Stages of Motor Skill Development
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 82 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, and Brian Donovan explo...
81. Snowboard Boots, Cross-Training, and The Great Socks Debate | Hot Takes 4
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 listene...
80. Decoding Down-Unweighting and Retraction | Commonly Misunderstood Pt. 6
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
79. Navigating Imposter Syndrome
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 top...
78. The Art of Movement Analysis
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
77. Industry and Instructor Pet Peeves
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
76. What's the Deal with Convenience Bindings?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
75. Dealing with Burnout Pt. 2 with Nick Alfieri
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and special guest ...
74. Dealing with Burnout: Revisiting Episode 5 w/ Nick Alfieri
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sp...
73. Snowboarding Made Me a Better Listener
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Matt Larson, Brian Donovan, and Chris Rogers delve into how snowboarding has honed their listening skills—key in developing p...
72. Listener Mailbag & One Year Anniversary!
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
71. Sensory Preferences & Learning Styles: Tools or Traps?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can understanding your students' Sensory Preferences and Learning Styles improve your instruction? In this episode, Brian, Matt, and Chris del...
70. What’s on Your Feet?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The one about your feet, specifically, what’s on them! Insoles, liners, articulated cuffs, how they should and shouldn’t fit, and more. Chris, Mat...
69. Carving vs Skidding | Commonly Misunderstood Pt. 5
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
68. Hanging Out With Josh Smith
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. K...
67. Revisiting Ep 3 | Dealing With Shame
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
66. Brain Buckets
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sendin...
65. Phases of The Turn | Commonly Misunderstood 4
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 65, “Words Matter,” aka Commonly Misunderstood Terminology Part 4, dives deep into a staple of ski and snowboard instruction: Phases of th...
64. Mistakes Instructors Make While Teaching Pt. 2
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 64 continues the stories about mistakes we’ve made and seen other instructors make while teaching. We share stories about our time as instru...
63. Mistakes Instructors Make While Teaching
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 stori...
62. Hot Takes Part Three
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 62 is another ALL HOT TAKES episode! Tune in to hear some hot takes we received about skiing vs snowboarding, re-certification, and balance! A...
61. Efficient vs Effective Pt 2
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One episode wasn’t enough! Brian, Matt, and Chris dive back in for another episode on Efficient and Effective. Thanks for all of the emails, texts, ...
60. Efficient vs Effective
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back from spring break, Chris, Brian, and Matt finally tackle the episode Matt proposed on effectiveness vs efficiency. Tune in to hear a recap of the...
Mini | Spring Break
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt, Chris, and Brian jump on for a quick episode amidst the busy spring AASI season. Tune in to hear what they’ve been up to and catch this week’...
59. Managing Fear and Risk For Ourselves
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fear, risk, and confidence. Essential elements to know and understand for our students and for ourselves. On this episode, we get into these topics an...
58. Listener Hot Takes Pt 2
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We had so much fun last week that we decided to double down on a second episode of submitted hot takes! More on boots and bindings set up, proper equi...
57. The One With All The Hot Takes
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 57 - The One With All The Hot TakesYou’ve been waiting for it, in this episode Matt, Chris, and Brian dig into the pile of hot take submissi...
56. Top Tips for Level 3 Certification… Pt 2
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Picking up from where we left off last week, it’s part 2 of the Level 3 certification top tips! Matt, Brian, and Chris circle back to a couple addit...
55. Top Tips for Level 3 Certification... Pt 1
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve covered Level 1 and Level 2 certification, and in this episode we’re finally jumping into the Level 3. Level 3 is PSIA-AASI’s highest nati...
54. Building Snowboards with Special Guest Steve Franklin
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt, Chris, and Brian are joined today by Steve Franklin, a snowboard instructor, AASI East Snowboard Examiner, and Prototype Technician at Burton Sn...
53. Why Freestyle Elements are Included in Snowboard Certification - Pt 2
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A common question we hear as snowboard examiners is why snowboard certification uses activities in the terrain park as part of the assessment. Chris, ...
52. Why Freestyle Elements are Included in Snowboard Certification Pt 1
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A common question we hear as snowboard examiners is why snowboard certification uses activities in the terrain park as part of the assessment. Chris, ...
51. Managing the Mid-Winter Blues
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the middle of the season and this episode is all about managing energy, taking care of yourself, and getting through the mid-season lows. Fresh...
50. Rotation and Separation | Commonly Misunderstood 3
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The big 5-0, episode 50 is our third episode aiming to demystify a few commonly misunderstood terms. This episode is a bit about the 50-50 and a lot a...
49. Top Tips for PSIA-AASI Level 2 Certification
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the Level 1 Top Tips episode, this episode dives into Matt, Brian, and Chris’ thoughts on preparing for Level 2 certification. They chat t...
48. Penn State's Professional Snowsports Education Program Certificate with Doctor Pete Allison
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt, Brian, and Chris have mentioned Penn State's Professional Snowsports Education Program Certificate previously, this episode is all about it! Dr....
47. Top Tips for Level 1 Certification
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The second episode of the new year is Top Tips for Level 1 Certification! Join Chris, Matt, and Brian, as they share their thoughts on the best things...
46. We're done Waiting, Let's talk about Weighting
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 46 - We're done Waiting, Let's talk about WeightingWe’re back from the holiday break with a fresh episode on up- and down-unweighting. Ever ...
45. What We've Learned from Recording a Podcast - Learned from Snowboarding “Wrapped” Edition
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by Spotify’s “Wrapped” stats about the show, Chris, Brian, and Matt reflect on the 19 episodes they’ve recorded since rebooting the p...
44. What’s In Your Pockets?
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Brian, Chris, and Matt dive into what’s in their pockets when working as instructors and examiners. Numerous threads are f...
43. Matt Larson is a SCARF Model
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The SCARF model is a psychological theory that explains how five social dynamics can trigger a threat or reward response in our brains. These elements...
42. New Instructor Training Courses
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New hire training, ITC, instructor training course, whatever your ski and snowboard school calls it, we all have them! With training season upon us, C...
41. Rider Rally 25th Anniversary with Special Guest Eric Sheckleton
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This spring is the 25th anniversary of Rider Rally, and we’re celebrating by bringing Rally to Copper Mountain in Colorado. This week, tune in as we...
40. Board Tuning Tips
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Files, Diamond Stones, and Waxing, oh my! In episode 40, Matt, Chris, and Brian dive into the wide world of snowboard care and tuning! Hear about thei...
39. Receiving Feedback
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can we give you some feedback? You definitely need to hear this episode on developing your people skills through tools for delivering and receiving fe...
38. Career Pathways Pt 2
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different ways to find success in the instruction industry. In a continuation from last week, this episode takes a deeper look at other...
37. Career Pathways: Teacher, Trainer, and Examiner
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different ways to find success in the instruction industry. In this week’s episode we look at the paths of teacher, trainer, and exam...
36. Growth Through Failure w/ Guest Lyndsey Stevens
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we connect with PSIA-AASI Snowboard Teammate Lyndsey Stevens on the topic of growth through failure. Lyndsey is a second-term nationa...
35. Flexing, Extending, and Retracting Edge Change | Commonly Misunderstood 2
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we follow up on Episode 33, answering a bunch of listener questions from that episode on commonly misunderstood terminology specific ...
34. Don’t Just Teach Them How to Snowboard!
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the heart of snowboard instruction, it’s not just teaching them how to snowboard, but how to be snowboarders. Join us...
33. Trick Names w/ Jesse Yedwab | Commonly Misunderstood 2
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by new PSIA-AASI Snowboard Team Member, Jesse Yedwab! Jesse is a Snowboard and Freestyle Examiner in the RM Region, and an ex...
32. I Didn't Pass My Exam Last Season, Now What?
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes exams don't go the way we hope. In this episode, Matt, Chris, and Brian share their personal experiences and takeaways from failing exams as...
31. Top Tips for Becoming a Snowboard (or Ski) Instructor
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With nighttime temps approaching 32 degrees and resorts hiring staff for the 24-25 season, we thought it was an appropriate time to do an episode on h...
30. What I've Learned About Myself Through Snowboarding w/ Guest Cori Lambert
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's another listener suggested episode... with a twist! In 2020 Cori Lambert was an AASI Level 3 working towards becoming a trainer. She emailed the ...
Show Trailer
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers...
29. What is the National Team + Reflections on 2024 Team Tryouts
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's our first listener suggestion episode! In Ep 29 we describe what the PSIA-AASI National Team is and share some reflections from our experiences a...
28. Off Season Training Ideas & Opportunities
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 28, Brian, Matt, and Chris dive in to opportunities for off-season training, including working in the southern hemisphere, heading to a sno...
27. Learned from Snowboarding is Back!
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is back with new episodes! In Episode 27, Chris is joined by two new co-hosts, Brian Donovan and...
26. Season Recap and Silver Linings of Quarantine Life
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris and Nick talk about the highs and lows of the last season. What a weird end to the season it has been, but it was fun while it l...
25. Review, Recap, and Memories from Episodes 1-24
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 25, Chris and Nick take a trip down memory lane, and recap the last year of recording episodes. Almost like a behind-the-scenes bonus episo...
24. Training for Snowboarding When You're Not Snowboarding
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is back with new episodes! In Episode 24, Chris and Nick regroup in their first show since the C...
23. Trainer Pet Peeves
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Chris and Nick share some of their pet peeves when it comes to training. This epis...
22. Choosing a Snowsports School that Fits You
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Nick and Chris discuss some of their thoughts on choosing a ski and snowboard scho...
21. Relationships in the Ski Industry
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Chris and Nick share some perspective on the challenges of maintaining relationshi...
20. Receiving Feedback
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Nick and Chris dive into the topic of how to receive feedback. This week we discus...
19. Managing Fear and Risk with Students
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Nick and Chris dive into the listener requested topics of managing fear and risk! ...
18. Managing Healthy Risk & Healthy Fear
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding, Nick and Chris dive into the listener requested topics of managing fear and risk! ...
17. Staying Competitive as an Older Instructor in a Youth Dominated Industry
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Nick are back with an episode about staying competitive as an older instructor in a youth dominated industry. Tune in and hear some of their...
16. Surviving Your Rookie Year
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a busy holiday season with travel and training, Chris and Nick are back with an episode about surviving your rookie season as an instructor. Tun...
15. Top Tips for Level 3
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nick and Chris share some of their top tips for instructors head to the Level 3 exam! Tune in and hear some of their experiences from ...
14. Training for Level 2 Certification
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nick and Chris share some of their top tips for instructors head to the Level 2 exam! Tune in and hear how they train others for L2 Ce...
13. Top Tips for Level 1 Certification
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a new hire or returning instructor going for your PSIA or AASI Level 1 Certification, or a trainer helping others prepare for their Lev...
12. Top Takeaways from Team Training and Fall Conference
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Nick are back from PSIA-AASI National Team Training, Fall Conference, and Rocky Mountain Ed Staff training with a new podcast sharing their ...
11. Training Tips to Improve Your Riding
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nick and Chris share some of their top tips for rider improvement. Tune in to hear more about deep practice, movements vs outcomes, f...
10. Common Mistakes Instructors Make While Teaching
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Nick share what they see as some of the common mistakes instructors make while teaching. Tune in to hear more!The snowboar...
9. Recovering from Injury with Guest Tony Macri
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the common episode requests we've received over the last few weeks has been about injuries and injury recovery in relation to the snowsports ed...
8. Developing Better Emotional Intelligence
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Chris and Nick gave an overview of Emotional Intelligence and discussed why it's one of the most important traits for instructors. This week...
7. Why Emotional Intelligence is a Very Important Skill for Instructors
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is Emotional Intelligence, and why does everyone keep talking about it? In this episode Nick and Chris head into soft skills territory to discuss...
6. Why You Should Do A Back-to-Back Winter
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris and Nick talk about why every instructor should do at least one back-to-back winter. They'll share a little bit about why they c...
5. Identifying and Managing Burnout
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. In this episode Chris and Nick talk ab...
4. Career Options in the Snowsports Education Industry
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The snowboarding podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. In this episode Chris and Nick disc...
3. Dealing with Shame
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The snowboarding podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. In this episode Nick and Chris disc...
2. How NOT to Train for Instructor Certification
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The snowboarding podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. Chris and Nick are both examiners i...
1. Welcome to All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The snowboarding podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Nick Alfieri and Chris Rogers. In this episode Nick and Chris expl...