In Episode 91 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Brian Donovan, Matt Larson, and Chris Rogers discuss strategies for getting into the right mental space and preparing for ski and snowboard assessments during peak exam season. The episode focuses on the importance of having confidence, understanding the assessment structure, and managing both physical and mental energy. The hosts also touch on their personal routines for success, the value of learning from failure, and the potential pitfalls during assessments. They wrap up with a lively discussion on the upcoming Winter Olympics, sharing their thoughts on key athletes to watch in snowboarding events.

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00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter

00:24 Event Announcement: Midwest Vert Derby

01:15 Details and Excitement for the Event

02:51 Personal Stories and Preparations

03:45 Welcome Back and Episode Introduction

04:02 Assessment Preparation and Mindset

08:49 Tips for Exam Success

12:01 Performance Cues and Mental Preparation

24:59 Teaching Performance and Handling Nervousness

34:43 Setting Up for Exam Success

34:53 Managing Travel and Logistics

35:38 Importance of Routine and Preparation

37:15 Personal Experiences and Strategies

38:34 Mental Preparation and Overcoming Challenges

49:20 Learning from Failure

54:28 Olympic Predictions and Discussions

01:05:21 Listener Engagement and Closing Remarks

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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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