Scott Anfang Named Technical Director For Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School
Anfang Member of Elite Six American Association of Snowboard Instructors National Team
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-August 13, 2007-American Association of Snowboard Instructors’ (AASI) Snowboard National Team member, Scott Anfang, has been named to the position of Snowboard Technical Director for the Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School.
“We are delighted to have someone as talented and accomplished as Scott move into a leadership position with the team,†said Jim Schneider, vice-president of skier services for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “As a seasoned clinical veteran, I look to Scott to play a central role in evolving the technical elements of the snowboard school as well as share his expertise allowing Steamboat’s instructors to achieve their full potential.â€
Born in California, Anfang began riding when snowboarding exploded onto the scene in the late 80’s and transferred his passion into teaching others in the mid 90’s. He is on the forefront of teaching technique and travels across the United States and the world, sharing his vision with students and instructors alike. He has worked at Steamboat since 1995, moved to staff trainer for the resort in 1997 and continues to share his love of the sport on a daily basis with guests and staff.
Involved with the AASI National Team since 2004, Anfang has held the position of Rocky Mountain examiner since 2000 and achieved certification in Children’s Accreditation (2003), Freestyle Accreditation (2000) and Level III Accreditation (1999). In Colorado Anfang was instrumental in developing the freestyle accreditation program in the Rocky Mountain division of AASI, where he is also a certification examiner.
In addition, he has extensive coaching experience including work with Win-Tech, an on-snow program for Japanese students to learn English and snowboarding; the New Zealand Instructor Training Company, an 11 week program for people who want to become snowboard instructors; and Trek America, adventure treks up to 14 weeks long throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Anfang will be responsible for ensuring Steamboat remains on the leading technical edge of the industry though training and development of Steamboat’s snowboard staff, products and curriculum; managing all guest service aspects for the resort’s terrain parks & clinics; manage development of terrain features with park staff; as well as instruct on a daily basis.
“Steamboat has an incredible reputation within the industry and some of the finest snowboard instructors around,†said Anfang. “In my new role, I want to spend more time with Steamboat’s snowboard instructors working on enhancing education, promoting strong riding skills and simply enjoying and creating the ultimate experience for our guests.â€
The Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School is recognized as one of the strongest in the world, with three PSIA/AASI National Team members (Deb Armstrong, Nelson Wingard and Scott Anfang), six Olympians (Billy Kidd, Nelson Carmichael, Chris McNeill, Brendan Doran, Jorge Torruella and Deb Armstrong) as well as more than 400 instructors trained in PSIA/AASI and the latest learning techniques. Consistently rated as one of the best in the industry, the resort offers a full line of clinics in multiple disciplines to suit all ages and ability levels, specialty programs and private instruction.
The two-hemisphere snowboard instructor (Steamboat, CO & Queenstown, New Zealand) earned an Associate of Arts from the Normandale Community College. He will begin his new responsibilities at the resort this summer and report directly to Ski & Snowboard School director, Nelson Wingard.
