Hotham Snowboarders Coaches

Hey my name is Allie Coates and I have been following seasons for going on 30 seasons. Glenshee Scotland, Copper Mt and Bear Valley USA, Niseko Japan for majority of the time working as an Instructor and Supervisor in various Ski Schools. I have branched out and ridden many resorts in these areas and more over this time and have seen some amazing things. Hiking and Riding into Mt Yotei Volcano being one among many great memories. I am very passionate freestyle rider and worked hard to progress my riding over the years with only a handful of friends when i was young to help progress. Having to discover and break down many things using a mixture of personal experiences, APSI and other systems training, tips from friends at all skill levels and draw all aspects of knowledge in and learn from to progress. Blending all this has given me many variations of my own tricks and tips to freestyle riding I have been happy to pass on and enjoy watching help progress the next generations of snowboarders. Racing and competing in events speeding down banks or gates with friends and rivals is also a great rush. I get a great kick out of it just as much as freestyle. Skills from racing and riding hard at speed I have learned have all been just as useful to me along the way. I love all challenges and racing has definitely been a huge part of my life. Understanding race techniques and how your body works in these situations has been just as helpful to me in freestyle as it has race and visa versa. Snowboarding is an amazing thing that allows me to forget everything around and truly feel free from life and its stresses. Being able to teach and help others feel this is indescribable. Shakka Bra!!!!