Loving the Snow Life

Australia's Winter Sports Coaches. How Do They Compare Internationally? Shawn Flemming 'Tells It As It is'.

01.22.2022 - By Tennille Southcombe & Emma WilsonPlay

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The Winter Athlete's Pathway in Australia (Shawn Fleming interview)

Shawn Fleming is the Alpine Director at Snow Australia* and Olympic Winter Institute Australia Head Coach. He discusses the coaching situation in Australia, his Canadian upbringing, his impressions of Australia after emigrating, how he manages emerging talent and all the coaches. Snow Australia is the nationally and internationally recognised National Sporting Organisation for competitive snow sports) that manages athlete pathways for Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Snowboarding, Para-alpine and Para-snowboard. Olympic Winter Institute Australia develops and prepare elite Australian athletes for participation in Olympic Winter Games, World Championships and World Cup events in Olympic Winter Program and World Championship sports.

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