Baller fu_man Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm going to be in Orlando in June and would like your feedback regarding the various ski schools and coaches in that area. I am making progress in the course although I don't get to ski it as often as I'd like. I am making progress at -15 30-32mph currently working my way to 34mph. I have skied with Lucky a bunch of times and will likely ski with him again later this summer. That being the case, I'm thinking about checking out another site/coach. To be clear, I like Lucky as a coach and I've learned a lot from him so I'm not opposed to just sticking with him. I just thought a different flavor might be cool. I am aware that Swiss, Jack Travers, and the Wilson bros are all in the area. Any I've missed? I am going to start with the assumption that all of these are good options so I'd like your feedback. Which places do you like? Why? Which coaches do you like? Why? Describe their coaching style. How did they help you? I have read some good things on this site about the Wilson bros coaching. Please elaborate. I'll start....I like Lucky because of his passion for the sport. He genuinely wants to see you succeed and doesn't care what level you are at. I would consider him the type of coach that is going to throw lots of ideas at you. Some you'll get immediately, some won't sink in until next week. He will chew you out when he knows you can do better so be prepared and wear your thick skin. Finally, you'll always leave with a story to tell your ski buddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 @fu_man The coaches you listed are great options. I would highly recommend Jodi Fisher. He is in Winter Garden. He is one great coach and a great guy to be around. I have been skiing with him for years, I spent all of last summer working and skiing with him. check out jodisskiskool.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mlange Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'd second Jodi. My son and I just spent a day with him last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rq0013 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I think a coach with passion for the sport is Brooks Wilson. I would reccomend going to him, hes a great coach and a great person. Some pro skiers can ski but they cant coach, Brooks can coach and does it very well. Sometimes Im too serious about my skiing and he keeps it fun so I can have a clear mind. Brooks is focused during coaching and gives you 1 or 2 things to work on. I didnt run 32off/36 all last season until Brooks watched me ski. Im going down there in 3 weeks to ski with him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb_dc_mbs_13 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Our team had a great week at SkiFluid. Great coaching and a lot of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 Drew and Rini, the best around... @Brent is Rossi even in Orlando anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScarletArrow Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 @MattP i think your address needs an "l" at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 Matt Rini! There is no longer a SkiTek that Rossi was running which is too bad. Garn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 @scarletarrow yeah I should have caught that. I do manage his website... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 Drew's will always have good water, no matter the wind too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Laz Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 we had a great experience with Thomas Degasperi. He's less than a mile north of Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarditup Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Jodi Fisher and Rossi are my recommendations. Jodi is great for beginning and intermediate course skiers - outstanding communication while in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAJ0004 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I went to Jack Travers in 2000. Good coaching, and great place to ski. You never know who may show up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skihart Posted April 20, 2012 Members Share Posted April 20, 2012 Go see Matt Rini, he is great. mattrini.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberski Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 If you're in Orlando, i recommend you to ski at Jack Travers ski school. Awesome coaching and great place to ski ! This is the place to ski in Orlando area :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I highly recommend Jodi Fisher. Great coach relaxed environment. If your working on something and making progress he will keep you on the water for some more passes , a lot of others will be 6 passes and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted April 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 20, 2012 Jodi is awesome. I first met him at a clinic in 2009 and consider him to be a good friend now. He's not just a good teacher, but he's an enjoyable person to be around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jipster43 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Jodi kept me on the water for a 10 pass set a couple of times. He was more adamant that I progress than I was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rq0013 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I did 12 with him once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted April 21, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 21, 2012 I usually do 12-14 passes per set with him. He will let you stay out as long as you are still skiing strong and not tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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