Welcome to Level 100! Thank you for taking the time to explore this manual to learn the fundamentals for effective coaching in alpine skiing. You are demonstrating to your team that you are working to provide the best coaching possible in this challenging and rewarding sport! Level 100 is recommended for coaches working with all ages and levels of alpine skiing, from youth to adult and introductory level to world class. The key framework for our discussion will be the USSA Alpine Training System, which provides an optimal blueprint to ensure athletes have the best possible opportunity to fulfill their athletic dreams and talent. In addition to better understanding skiing development, this manual will help you understand and improve your own teaching skills as they relate to skiing. We've also included practical coaching tips and exercises to increase your knowledge and awareness of your own coaching style. Certification Procedure Follow these steps for your Level 100 certification: Participate in the USSA Alpine Skiing Fundamentals Level 100 clinic and pass the skiing evaluation Complete the corresponding on-line exam with a passing score of 80% or higher Furnish proof of current CPR/First Aid certification, send to
[email protected] Obtain USSA Coaching membership For certification questions and comments, contact the USSA Sport Education department at (435) 647-2050 or email
[email protected]. Page | 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………….. 4 USSA ALPINE TRAINING SYSTEM………………………………… 5 SKIING FUNDAMENTALS…………………………………………… 12 MOVEMENT ANALYSIS.................................................................. 36 SKI COACHING………………………………………………………... 38 COACHING PHILOSOPHY…………………………………………… 40 COACHING STYLE……………………………………………………. 43 COACHING ETHICS…………………………………………………... 45 PEDAGOGY…………………………………………………………….. 48 COMMUNICATION…………………………………………………….. 52 TYPES OF LEARNERS……………………………………………….