# Mentorship in Snowsports – Part 1: Creating Community Beyond Certification

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Podcast: [First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-chair-psia-aasi-podcast-325068)
Published: 2026-01-06T21:08:20+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/snowpros/mentorship-in-snowsports-part-1-creating-community-beyond-certification
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## Resource

Mentorship plays a critical role in shaping careers, confidence, and community within the snowsports industry. In Episode 1 of this four-part series, George Thomas sits down with Matthew Lyerly to explore how the Eastern Region’s Next Steps Mentorship Program was created — and why it’s about much more than exam prep. Matthew shares how the program connects developing snow pros with experienced education staff, supports long-term career growth, and builds meaningful relationships across member schools. From advancing certification goals to finding belonging and professional direction, this episode sets the foundation for understanding mentorship as a powerful tool for retention, development, and leadership in snowsports.

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