All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding

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The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and Matt Larson is a podcast about life lessons, snowboarding, and the intersection of the two. 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! Brian, Matt, and Chris are snowboarders, instructors, trainers, and members of the PSIA-AASI National Team.
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91. Assessmentality: Mindset and Methods for Success
Episode 91
Monday, 2 February, 2026

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.BIG NEWS: The first LFS Pod meetup is officially ON! Join us for the Midwest Vert Derby on February 24, 2026 at Hyland Hills in Minnesota!00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter00:24 Event Announcement: Midwest Vert Derby01:15 Details and Excitement for the Event02:51 Personal Stories and Preparations03:45 Welcome Back and Episode Introduction04:02 Assessment Preparation and Mindset08:49 Tips for Exam Success12:01 Performance Cues and Mental Preparation24:59 Teaching Performance and Handling Nervousness34:43 Setting Up for Exam Success34:53 Managing Travel and Logistics35:38 Importance of Routine and Preparation37:15 Personal Experiences and Strategies38:34 Mental Preparation and Overcoming Challenges49:20 Learning from Failure54:28 Olympic Predictions and Discussions01:05:21 Listener Engagement and Closing RemarksHelp LFS Grow!Subscribe, share, and leave a review!Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to info@learnedfromsnowboarding.comFollow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboardingThanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming!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!Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com Email: info@learnedfromsnowboarding.com Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠