From First Turns to Founder: Sammy’s Journey Through the Ski World

🎿 CarveCast Ep. 21 — Sammy Goodlass: From Racer to Verbier Ski School Founder (Pulse Snowsports)

This episode features Sammy, a ski instructor and founder of Pulse Snow Sports, sharing his journey from early ski racing beginnings to 13 years instructing in Verbier. He discusses his training path, coaching philosophies, adapting to learners, and the value of diverse teaching styles.

Sammy covers practical tips for finding the right instructor, improving technique (posture, edge control, fore-aft movement), and using tools like CARV. He also talks about ski gear choices, creating online content, and why in-person lessons remain essential. The conversation closes with personal favorites and advice for aspiring instructors.

🏔️ In this episode

• Sammy’s path from East Yorkshire to Verbier

• What makes a truly great ski instructor

• How to start a ski school in Switzerland (the real process)

• Teaching philosophies that transform performance

• Level 1 & Level 2 training insights — adapting drills to the skier

• Fundamentals done right: carving, rotation, pressure, balance

• Why Verbier is still one of the best places to grow a ski career

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