Flip the Script and Reignite the Joy: Why Fall Instructor Training Matters – Part 3

In part three of our Return Instructor Training mini-series, host George Thomas chats with Lyndsay Ward, PSIA-AASI Central Region Education and Certification Manager, about how to bring fresh energy and purpose to the start of every season. Lindsay draws on her journey from small-town instructor to trainer, ski school director, and regional leader to share a powerful perspective: return training isn’t a box to check—it’s a chance to reconnect, retool, and reignite your passion for teaching. She breaks down how management can turn pre-season meetings into celebrations of community, creativity, and culture—and how instructors can transform routine...