2016-20 TEAM SELECTION
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THE 2016-20 PSIA-AASI TEAM
NICHOLAS ALFIERI Snowboard Team
1 First term Home mountain: Breckenridge, CO
i Also of note: Snowboard examiner in Rocky Mountain Division; former slopestyle and big air competitor; favorite animal is the river otter
SCOTT ANFANG Coach - Snowboard Team
4 )RXUWK WHUP DV PHPEHU fiUVW DV FRDFK Home mountain: Steamboat Springs, CO and
Candidates in all disciplines performed under the watchful gaze of team selectors. No pressure, huh?
to construct a narrative about how to present the joys of snowboarding in a way that appeals to instructors and students alike.
YOU’LL LOVE SKIING, RIDING, LEARNING WITH THEM While much of Team Selection can seem like a tribute to personal accomplishment, the reality is that each attendee has dedicated his or her life to sharing and growing snowsports, and wants the opportunity to positively impact instruction at the highest level. To even be invited to participate in Team Selection, and compete for a spot on the team, is an accomplishment in itself. “Something happens here where you see these incredible teachers
working together and building relationships that will benefit us all,” said Younglove. “Tis rigorous process is what makes the Team what it is.” Choosing exactly who among the many qualified candidates actually made the team was also a rigorous process. “In the end, we had 11 instructors who truly deserved to be on the team but could only take six,” explained K.C. Gandee, a former Snowboard Team member who served on the selection committee. “Te group chosen consistently demonstrated the most fun; whether it was expressed through their riding, through their teaching and group-leading skills, or through indoor presentations. Te five men and one woman chosen for the team will help our membership and the world of snowboard instruction have more fun!” Eastern Division’s Doug Daniels, who served as an alpine
selector, said, “As a National Academy participant, I am paying for what these folks have to offer. So whenever I was stuck, I would just ask myself, ‘Would I be happy shelling out my own money to ski with that person?’” After helping pick the cream of the crop of candidates, Daniels answered his question, saying, “After all was said and done, I can honestly say that with the new Team, I’ve already got my checkbook out.” Congratulations to everyone who made the effort – and to everyone who supported them on their journey.
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The Remarkables, NZ i Also of note: Training manager in New Zealand
JONATHAN BALLOU Alpine Team
2 Second Term Home mountain: Aspen Snowmass, CO
i Also of note: Director of operations for Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen Snowmass; Alpine Committee chair and examiner in Rocky Mountain Division; examiner and former education coordinator for New Zealand Ski Instructors Alliance
ROBIN BARNES Alpine Team
3 Third term Home mountain: Heavenly, CA & Portillo, Chile
i Also of note: Ski School Director – Portillo, Chile; SKI Magazine gear tester; USSA trainer; FHUWLfiHG SHUVRQDO WUDLQHU VSHDNV 6SDQLVK DQG Portuguese
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1 First term Home mountain: Jackson Hole, WY
i Also of note: Longtime raft guide (30,000 river PLOHV ORJJHG VSHDNV *HUPDQ 6SDQLVK DQG ΖWDOLDQ
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Team Manager 3 7KLUG WHUP fiUVW DV WHDP PDQDJHU Home mountain: Cannon Mt., NH
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MATT BOYD Alpine Team
3 Third term Home mountain: Cannon Mt., NH
i Also of note: Examiner and coach in Eastern Division; USSA trainer; 2015 Interski presenter; waterpark and zipline operator
GRANT NAKAMURA
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