The Discipline Managers are responsible for building and maintaining the curriculum of events and assessments that we offer in each of our Disciplines. They also manage the DECL teams which run those events.
Stephen Helfenbein
Alpine DECL, National Team Member
Biography
How did you get your start in this career field? I began teaching skiing while I was in college in order to maintain access to skiing.
What inspired you to pursue the career you have today? I read an article about the former PSIA National Team member Scott Mathers. It portrayed a a super high caliber, versatile style of skiing which was the same thing to which I was aspiring. Once I realized you could make a career pursuing this goal, I was all in!
What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t yet? Guitar lessons.
What surprised you most about working in this industry? How long I would stay in it. I had no idea I would be in this industry for 30+ years.
What lesson are you most grateful for learning? Never get complacent. Assessing the weather, the terrain, your students, yourself. Never get stuck or seduced by a pattern. Something is always changing.
Please list your hidden talent(s): I haven’t found them yet. They are really well hidden.
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