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 of movement analysis in snowboarding. They discuss how to observe, evaluate, and prescribe by recognizing patterns in body movements and equipment interactions. They share insights on using chairlift time for observing other riders, leveraging personal experiences for kinesthetic understanding, and the critical role of goal setting. The trio also debates whether terrain park designs at resorts influence high-end competitions or vice versa. This episode offers valuable tips for both snowboarders and instructors aiming to refine their skills.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:43 Snowboarding Footage and Tomahawk Stories

07:13 Merchandise Announcement and Discussion

12:41 Listener Questions and Snowboarding Tips

17:11 Movement Analysis in Snowboarding

26:16 The Art of Movement Analysis

26:52 Following and Learning from Others

27:51 Understanding Cause and Effect in Snowboarding

32:31 The Importance of Observation

33:59 Practical Tips for Improving Movement Analysis

35:29 Pattern Recognition in Snowboarding

37:49 Using Your Body as a Tool for Analysis

51:20 The Role of Goals and Intent in Movement Analysis

54:00 Terrain Parks and Competitions: Chicken or the Egg?

01:00:55 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

This Week’s Hot Take: Terrain Parks and Competitions: Chicken or the Egg?

Next Week’s Episode: Imposter Syndrome

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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, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding!

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