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Verbier Professional Development Courses
On the surface, our job is to get you to pass an exam. That’s obvious, and we do that. Our trainees have incredibly high pass rates on various exams (80% on BASI level 4 exams last year, for example). We achieve this through our approach which is unique in ski instructing, but commonplace for athletes in all sports.
We know that good skiing is good skiing, regardless of where you’re from or in what ski instructor system you are qualifying. For example, in the 2020-2021 season, we trained skiers from the Australian, Danish, Irish, Canadian, Bulgarian, Swiss and British systems. Physics, biomechanics and equipment work the same regardless of instructor affiliation.
Level
Our Professional Development courses in Verbier are designed for high-level skiers working towards their Level 3 or 4 exams in all governing bodies.
Course Length:
All season long
Qualifications Included
Training only
Average Age:
24-35
Course Type
Professional Development (Level 3 + 4)
Introduction
Over the years, we have devised a method that works: we focus on fundamentals, we are patient in getting them ingrained, we don’t swap coaches because continuity is key for the process. Again, similar to coaching athletes in any sport.
We know that learning new movement patterns (and getting rid of old ones) takes time and can be frustrating. We have the experience and patience to help you learn how to cope with the mental aspects of improving.
The actual job of ski instructing involves more than being a good skier. Through our methods, our trainees come away with a much deeper understanding of skiing, how to teach and how to analyze skiing. Ultimately, our trainees learn how to be great ski instructors.
The results: close to 50 passes on the BASI level 4 technical exam so far.
Our Courses
ISIA/Level 3
We have expanded to now provide training for those who have had some training or experience following your level 2 and now want to get serious about improving and getting your level 3/ISIA. This includes both Work + Train or FastTrack (see more below).
Examples of what you are going for:
- PSIA Level 3
- BASI level 3
- IASI level 3
- DAPSI level 3
- APSI level 3
- Simply improving your skiing
90-Day Intense
We have created this new option to accommodate those of you who are not able to obtain a Swiss visa and are limited to a 90-day stay in Switzerland. All 200 hours will be delivered within a period that will also allow you to take the tech exam within the 90 days.
Examples of what you are going for:
- Full Cert
- Level 3/ISIA
- Simply improving your skiing
Full Cert Programme
This is for those of you who are aiming for the highest certification in your instructor system. You have your ISIA stamp and are looking to finalize your exams. This includes both Work + Train or FastTrack (see more below).
Examples of what you are going for:
- NZSIA Trainers Cert
- DAPSI Trainers Cert
- BASI Level 4
- APSI level 4
- IASI Level 4
- CSIA Level 4
- Swiss Patente
- Simply improving your skiing
What’s Included
WORK + TRAIN is the product for you who is looking for an opportunity to work in the peak weeks with New Generation Ski School. This would involve up to 150 hours of paid teaching work and is subject to an application process.
FASTRACK is the product for you who are already working for a ski school or want to spend a season solely focused on your skiing. The training programme as such is the same for Work and Train and FastTrack.
Our Verbier Coaches
Tom Waddington
Verbier
Jon Ahlsen
Verbier
Tom is an internationally experienced coach and examiner. He has worked closely with the GB ski team and Dave Ryding. Tom has a racing background and coaches for the Eurotest and junior FIS athletes. He was a member of the BASI Demo Team at Interski in Bulgaria (2019). Tom has coached many different nationalities with Rookie Academy in New Zealand.
- BASI Trainer (Level 4 examiner)
- Swiss Brevet Federal
- PSIA level 3
- Personal trainer and Anatomy in Motion practitioner
Jon is an internationally experienced coach and examiner. He has worked in Sweden, New Zealand and Switzerland. Jon grew up as a ski racer in Sweden. He was a member of the NZSIA Demo Team at Interski in Argentina (2015). Jon has filmed with Projected Productions.
- BASI Trainer (Level 4 examiner)
- NZSIA Level 3
- Swiss Patente
- CSIA level 2
Book Your Course
- Verbier Full Cert Programme
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- Full Season Training
- Without Accommodation
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- Verbier 90 Day Intense
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- 12 weeks
- Without Accommodation
- PRICE TBC
- Verbier ISIA
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- Full season training
- Without Accommodation
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Need help with your booking?
Give us a call, we’re here for you.
UK office: +44 1462 674 000
Lines open: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 17:00 UK
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