The mountain is our inspiration, John will teach you how to see, listen and feel the mountain and the best ways to respond. You will learn how to maintain a focused mind set, believe in your skiing capabilities and reduce your over thinking.
Learn to let go of the straight lines and head into the curves, where the learning and skiing happens, from the very beginning. Your anxiety and fears will dissolve, your comfort and control increase, your confidence and competence will grow.
Learn to ski with minimal effort and maximum control. Master the skill of balancing while on this tightrope we call skis. Learn new exercises and drills which are designed to strengthen your technique.
Feel a sense of freedom in your skiing which you have never felt before and enjoy your whole skiing day with positivity.
Beginner skiers will experience the simplest approach and ways to learn skiing.
Beat the blocks, overcome your limitations, grow in confidence and accomplish new goals.
You will conserve energy by learning to use only the muscles required. Becoming efficient in movements, muscle use and balancing you will become less tired.
Long standing skiers will freshen up technique and gain new perspectives and ways to continue improving performance and joy of skiing.
Make it happen for yourself; make the investment in the sport you love.
Ski with John in the Italian Alps or location of your choice, to ski the curves on and off piste, grooving skiing performance and adventuring back country. All your requirements can be discussed to create unique personalised holiday skiing experiences.
John has unique coaching approaches and years of professional skiing and international coaching experience. He has energy and awareness and the ability to change your perspective on your own skiing.
John is a top-tier internationally qualified skiing coach with many years of worldwide experience in snowsports.
He has coached ski racers all over the world from Scotland to New Zealand. He has spearheaded the training of ski teachers globally, taught recreational skiers in private and corporate arrangements and guided off piste skiers for touring into the backcountry throughout the European Alps, New Zealand, America and Japan.
As an educator John is motivated by his experience as a Master in Mindfulness Studies (Aberdeen University). As a sportsman he formed clear understanding of sports principles through his studies in Performance Coaching (Scottish College of PE). His training and work as a Life Coach also enhances the wholesome methods of John’s coaching.
Our mission
John’s mission is to add value to your skiing holidays, by providing bespoke coaching solutions for your skiing and wider snowsports experiences in the mountains.
His vision is that you will have unique and inspiring ski coaching which broadens perspectives and grows abilities and capabilities in your skiing.
John values the broader winter mountain environment and the sport of skiing which can enhance people’s lives, sense of achievement and joy.
You can organise coaching with John in a bespoke and personalised arrangement which is excellent to provide you with exactly what you need. Ideal for Corporate events, social groups and private individuals. We have solutions for all skiing levels, from beginner to advanced skiers on and off-piste.
This service can be delivered at any ski resort as John is fully internationally qualified to coach throughout Europe and he has extensive knowledge of many ski regions. Tap into his expertise and create your best ski holiday or event.
For individuals and partners who like to ski with others then joining John on one of his organised ski weeks is a great idea. These are based in Champoluc, one of the most stunning and high-altitude regions of the Italian Alps. MONTEROSA SKI
