The Locker Room with SkiCoachingOnline

How to Build High Performing Teams and Reflective Coaches with Hannah Bryans

In this episode of The Locker Room, Steve is joined by Hannah Bryans, a BASI Level 4 ski instructor, ski product owner at BASI, and founder of Connect Snowsports in Zermatt. Hannah shares her journey from growing up between Zurich and the UK to leading ski schools, running summer camps, and helping shape the future of ski instructor training. The conversation goes deep into what it really means to coach and lead at a high level. Hannah opens up about building strong teams, why reflection matters, and how to create a culture where people thrive. She talks about balancing technical skill with people skills, how to build genuine confidence in your athletes, and the lessons she’s learned from managing seasonal teams that change every year. You’ll also hear how she helps instructors move beyond just technical performance to become adaptable, reflective educators, plus why the new Professional Development Portfolio at BASI is such a game-changer. Whether you’re a coach, instructor, teacher, or anyone interested in leadership and team culture, this episode is packed with real stories and advice you can use right away. Hannah shares honest reflections on what she’d tell her younger self, what it feels like to represent BASI at Interski, and why setting clear expectations and being present with your team can make all the difference. Thanks for tuning in to The Locker Room. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share it with anyone who’s passionate about coaching and personal growth. Find us on Instagram at podcastthelockerroom, YouTube at TheLockerRoomPodcastYoutube, and TikTok at stevethelockerroom

Coaches Don’t Have Athletes Athletes Have Coaches (with Josh Himbury)

Josh Himbury joins The Locker Room to share his journey from competitive athlete to Olympic and World Cup level coach and the mindset shifts that transformed his approach to sport and life. We talk about: * Why the best coaches know they don’t own their athletes * The role of trust accountability and culture in winning teams * How to coach family members and still love each other after * The power of small wins consistent effort and letting go of ego If you’re a coach teacher instructor or simply someone who values growth and resilience this conversation is for you Follow The Locker Room for more conversations with coaches athletes and educators changing the game

Tom Gellie from Big Picture Skiing on coaching concepts and what he's working on at the moment

In this episode of The Locker Room Podcast, we sit down with Tom Gellie, founder of Big Picture Skiing, biomechanics expert, and APSI dual-discipline rep, to explore what it really takes to coach at the highest level. 🎿 Topics we cover: * Why feeling matters more than explaining in coaching * The importance of play, perception, and movement exploration * How elite skiers think — and what you might be doing wrong * What Interski taught Tom about growth, learning, and global coaching trends * His honest advice to his younger coaching self (hint: no shortcuts) Whether you're a ski instructor, coach, or movement geek, this one’s for you. 🔥 Subscribe for more real coaching stories and performance insights. 🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple: [insert links] 📺 Watch more episodes: [playlist link] 🎙️ Hosted by Steve @skicoachingonline from The Locker Room Podcast 👤 Guest: Tom Gellie | @BigPictureSkiing

Olympic Coach Reveals What Separates the Good from the Great | Coach Matt Jones on the Truth About Peak Performance

What really separates elite athletes from everyone else? Performance coach Matt Jones, who’s worked with Olympic athletes and footballers worldwide, sits down with Steve from SkiCoachingOnline to unpack the deeper layers of high performance — from technical mastery and mentorship to motivation, plateaus, and coaching across cultures. 📌 In this powerful episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Matt shares: * Why the best athletes focus on the boring stuff * The surprising truth about strength vs. skill * How to motivate athletes through plateaus * The power of informal mentorship * Why coaches should be generalists before specialists * How to build trust — even with a language barrier * His biggest advice: “Be a coach. Not your niche.” 🎧 Whether you're a coach, educator, athlete, or just love high-performance stories — this episode is packed with real-world advice you can use. 👉 Subscribe for more insights from the world’s top coaches. 🔗 Full episode available now on all podcast platforms. #LockerRoomPodcast #MattJones #StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoaching #OlympicAthletes #CoachingMindset #SkillOverStrength #HighPerformance

The Power of Inclusive Coaching: Language, Culture, and Change - Angela on the Locker Room Podcast

"I didn’t start skiing until 21… now I coach Olympians and examine Level 4s." Angela’s story is proof that it’s never too late — and that coaching is about more than just technical skills. In this episode of The Locker Room Podcast, Angela (APSI trainer, examiner, and co-founder of Advancing Women in Snowsports) shares how she found purpose in the mountains, what drives her, and why inclusive mentorship and failure made her stronger. 🎿 From navigating high-pressure exams to coaching Olympic aerial athletes and founding AWS, Angela opens up about what keeps her going — and the advice she wishes she had on Day One. 🔑 Key Highlights: • How to turn failure into fuel • The importance of inclusive coaching language • Why empathy is essential in ski instruction • Building confidence as a new instructor • Advice for women in male-dominated sports • What she learned from coaching elite athletes • The moment she knew snowsports was her purpose 🎙️ From The Locker Room Podcast hosted by Steve from @SkiCoachingOnline 🏔️ Real stories. Real coaching. Real progress. #WomenInSnowsports #SkiInstructorLife #LockerRoomPodcast #SkiCoachingOnline #Level4Examiner #CoachingJourney #OlympicCoaching #InclusiveLanguage #MentorshipMatters