What is the Aspen Training Academy?
The Aspen Training Academy is made up of over 100 Pros from the Ski and Snowboard School. The Academy is currently run by Josh Fogg (S3 Training Director). He works with, Jonathan Ballou (VP of Mountain Sales and Schools), Andy Docken (S3 Director of Operations), the Lead Trainers, and the S3 Management Team to design a pro training curriculum based on the S3 Standards for Success for the betterment of our guests, business, and Pros.
Our History
It is our core belief that better skiers and riders have more fun, and that better teachers create better skiers and riders. During the “restructure” of the Aspen Skiing Company and the Ski and Snowboard School, the Crown Family committed to having a company that invested in its employees. The Ski and Snowboard School recognized that professional training was one of the ways that we could positively invest and influence Pros. And so, the Aspen Training Academy was founded in 1994 by Jerry Berg to support that belief and help make the Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School the best-trained ski school in the world.
Today, the Aspen Training Academy is responsible for training S3 Pros and developing the most skilled snow-sports professionals. We are committed to providing cutting-edge, comprehensive, relevant, and inspiring training to recruit, retain, and develop the best talent in the industry.
Our school is now home to more National Team members, Examiners, and qualified Trainers, than any other. Through the efforts of our international team of Trainers, the Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School has become world renowned for the training opportunities and unique learning environment it provides.
Past Training Managers and Directors
- Jerry Berg
- Katie Ertl
- Andy Docken
- Jonathan Ballou
S3 Trainers and Apprentice Trainers are responsible for delivering Pro Training Clinics. Every Trainer and Apprentice Trainer completes a Trainer Passport (signed by Verifiers) which is ratified by the Lead Trainers every 2 seasons to maintain their role as a Trainer. Apprentice Trainers work with a mentor from the Lead Trainer Team to help them become Trainers. Apprentice Trainers audit and lead specific clinics selected by their mentor.
Karina Alder | Raymond Ford | Mike Lewis | Dan Raleigh |
Amber Aldercotte | Josh Ganz | Kim Lindsay | Mark Raymond |
Jim Anderson | Christy Graves | Michelle Lohman | Stephanie Reynolds |
Maria Armstrong | Enrico Grigoletto | Lautaro Lopez Davalos | Thomas Roennau |
Robi Bhattacharya | Danisa Guardatti | Charlie Macarthur | Martha Rose |
Annie Black | Dennis Handley | Jenny Macarthur | Andrew Rumph |
Ben Bocksch | Nick Harris | Conor Maguire | Jen Rupert |
Chris Brockman | Kristen Heath | Kimberly Mann | Zach Saiz-Hawes |
Jeanne Buck | Jonathan Hershberger | Tim Mapoles | Ailin Saiz-Hawes |
Will Casey | Angie Hornbrook | Diego Marro | Squatty Schuler |
Jason Closic | Ksenija Ilic | Chino Martinez | Ed Sciarrone |
Nigel Conners | Audra Jackson | Jeffrey Maybon | Jim Shaw |
John Crawford | Kevin Jardine | Mallory Meloy | Jennifer Simpson Weier |
Rob Crawford | Seth Johns | Chloe Merry | Nick Sontag |
Justin Devita | Kevin Jordan | Tomas Mical | Andrew Spitz |
Boomer Devlin | Joe Kagan | Tanya Milelli | Scott Strickland |
Brendan Doran | Scott Kane | Matt Naschak | Jason Sweet |
Scott Eklund | Joanne Kates | Nathalie Nevins | Emilie Tait-Jamieson |
Chris Ellis | Russell Kauff | Conrad Niven | Josh Taylor |
Kipp Ertl | Alex Kendrick | Jiri Nohejl | Oliver Umpleby |
Juan Ma Faccio | Marian (Maz) Krogh | Jana Nohejlova | Ieva Urbonaviciute-Purkene |
Patrick Fagan | Cori Lambert | Erik Obermeyer | Pete Vandeventer |
John Fahey | Demian Lasry | Rob Olford | Dominique Vetromile |
Sarah Fangman | Ryan Latham | George Perry | Carolina Vivo |
Patrick Faurer | Timmy Lawler | John Phillips | Ryan Watts |
Marc Fernandes | Rob Leavitt | Justin Picken | J.T. Williams |
Josh Fogg | Vance Lemley | Jeffrey Pitts |
FIND LINKS TO DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS FROM THE ASPEN TRAINING ACADEMY AND THE SKI AND SNOWBOARD SCHOOL.
S3 STANDARDS FOR SUCCESS
The S3 Standards for Success details the professional expectations of the Ski and Snowboard School for our Pros. They also serve as a training platform for talent development by providing a common set of values and language for pros to create transformational experiences for our guests.
Our professional and passionate approach to work, training, and interpersonal relations–as expressed by these standards–validates our belief that we are world leaders in snowsports education and the best trained school.
BEGINNER MAGIC AND TERRAIN BASED LEARNING
We customize the first time skier and rider experience by using Beginners Magic™ and Terrain Based Learning™. Once you know what to teach, explore strategies to improve how to help your guests learn to ski and ride.
INFORMATION FOR TEACHING IN HIGHLANDS BOWL AND DOUBLE BLACK DIAMONDS
Before leading guests into our most demanding terrain, make sure you and our guests are ready for the adventure.
