“World class ski coaches - in your pocket."
The world's best ski instructors - anywhere, anytime. For intermediate and advanced skiers.
Winter 2024/25 open NOW:
1. Improve faster
2. Break through plateaus
3. Have more fun on skis
4. Applicants receive a free lesson - so you can try if first.
All applications are 100% private
“Get results, avoid plateaus, enjoy skiing more”
Unlimited video feedback
Private coaching app
24/7 Access to real coaches
Face-to-face zoom sessions
Performance based coaching
2- 12 month packages
Meet your coaches
Qualifications: APSI level 3, World Championship Competitor
From: Thredbo, Australia
Sam Robertson, a seasoned competitor and ski instructor, joins the legacy of his father, Tim. With a rich background in skiing, Sam has not only grown up on snow but also made his mark on the global stage. He competed in two World Championship Super-G’s (Schladming, 2013 and Beaver Creek, 2015), and spent 7 years on the Australian Ski Team. Beyond his competitive achievements, Sam has devoted 15 winters to coaching skiing enthusiasts, drawing from his deep well of experience to help his clients accelerate their improvement on snow.
In recent years, Sam has pivoted his approach toward ski coaching. He has spent the past three years developing online coaching methodologies to transform the way skiing is taught. His innovative methods have proven to be highly effective, offering a global audience the opportunity to improve their skiing with a coach THEY choose. Sam's goal is to give online clients an experience that surpasses traditional in-person lessons. This shift reflects Sam's forward thinking approach and his commitment to making coaching accessible for passionate skiers around the world.
Qualifications: APSI Level 4 + Trainer/Examiner, & Physiotherapist
From: Sydney, Australia
From Novice to Expert in Record Time:
Ryan's story is a testament to what is possible on skis.
Ryan has rapidly ascended to level 4 certification within a mere five years - perhaps the fastest in history for someone with no previous ski experience.
With 10 winters of teaching experience under his belt, Ryan has quickly established himself as a reputable and skilled ski instructor. He now coaches other instructors on how to accelerate their own improvement.
As a practicing physiotherapist, Ryan brings a unique perspective to ski instruction. His in-depth understanding of the human body enables him to offer tailored advice that goes beyond typical feedback for his clients. He excels in creating mental models of skiing, allowing him to break down complex movements into understandable concepts. This approach has proven effective in helping his students achieve fast improvements, mirroring his own remarkable progression in the sport.
Qualifications: APSI Level 4 Trainer/Examiner, 3-time APSI National Team Member
From: Thredbo, Australia
A Living Legacy:
With a remarkable 43-year career in skiing, Tim Robertson has become an iconic figure in the sport. His legacy includes, 80 winters experience, 2 Interski appearances, coaching and mentoring many world renowned ski instructors, now visible on YouTube, and authoring 17 pages of instructor textbook manuals.
Even at 65, with a knee replacement, Tim continues to demonstrate extraordinary skill and passion on the slopes, showcasing that age is no barrier to excellence in skiing.
Tim's has a special knack for helping mature skiers improve their skiing, whilst maintaining longevity in their bodies. His experience, makes him an unparalleled mentor, having already inspired generations of skiers with his enduring dedication and love for the sport. Tim embodies the spirit and resilience of skiing.
Our Client's Results
Mark Valey
Age: 36 years old
Occupation: Investor
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Before
After
“I started skiing in my late 20’s and spent years trying to “figure it out” myself. When I finally took a lesson with Sam, we started again from first principles. He found a few drills that were perfect for me an I’m now skiing with a level of performance I didn’t think possible having started as an adult.”
Richard Enthoven
Age: 62 years old
Occupation: Founder - Hollard Insurance
Location: Sydney, Australia
Before
After
“I’ve skied almost all of my life but have struggled with carving and getting a clean edge. Through targeted exercises and drills over a few weeks, Ryan's guidance helped me to feel balanced on a clean edge. Now I confidently carve on almost any groomed run.”
SkiHQ coaches
combined experience
Professional experience
62 years combined experience
2 Alpine World Championship Super-G appearances
7-years on the the Australian Alpine National Team
12 years on the Australian National Demo Team
3 Interski appearances
1 qualified physiotherapist with 7 years experience
17 pages written for instructor training manuals
Certifications
2 APSI Trainer/Examiners
1 Level 4 APSI Examiner
2 APSI Level 4 Certifications
1 Level 4 BASI Technical Certification
1 Level 3 APSI Certification
Is SkiHQ for me?
First, ask yourself - are you the right fit?
The SkiHQ Academy is more than just coaching - this program will help you reach YOUR highest level of
on-snow performance.
Do you want to:
Lay over carves and reach those hip-to-snow edge angles?
Have more confidence in steeps, ice and off-piste?
Crush the moguls?
Become part of a community of like-minded skiers dedicated to improving themselves and each other?
But, are you?
Motivated to take your skiing to the next level?
Coachable?
Wanting to have more fun on skis?
Wanting to enjoy skiing in all conditions?
Looking for a community of like minded skiers?
Not getting the highest quality instructors?
Frustrated with your rate of improvement?
How it works
Due to our small coaching team and high demand, we have limited spots available.
Therefore you must apply for the SkiHQ Academy.
In each application we are looking for a motivated and coachable skier to join SkiHQ - is this you?
If you look like a good fit from your application, you’ll be invited to the 2nd stage of selection- a free private 1 hour zoom coaching session ($200 value).
In this 1-on-1 realtime session, you’ll receive immediate actionable feedback to improve your skiing from one of the Ski HQ coaches.
It’s also an opportunity to see how online ski coaching works, and if all looks good you’ll be invited to join the Academy.
When you join, the first step is a session to define your goals together - what skier to you see yourself becoming?
We’ll perform a full technique/physical evaluation together.
This will form your coaching baseline.
Send us videos of your skiing within the app, and receive personalised analysis and feedback. As much as you want.
Ask any skiing and technique related questions you want in the LIVE zoom sessions. We also host topical zoom webinars based on community needs.
Regularly scheduled check-ins against your baseline and previous video in-app will reveal your progress, and help guide changes to work towards your goals.
Minimum program length is 2 months - high performance skiing doesn’t progress overnight. We work with clients long term to achieve real results.
No shortcuts. Consistency, accountability and a real plan.
We reach your goals together.
Because we can only take on a limited amount of clients whilst maintaining a high standard of coaching, it’s important for us to find clients who are:
Motivated
Coachable
If this sounds like you, apply now!
If it’s seems like you’re a good match from your application, you’ll be invited to the next stage of selection - a free 1 hour Zoom coaching session - value $200!
In this free coaching session, you’ll receive actionable feedback from a SkiHQ coach you can implement straight away.
You’ll get to see how the Academy works before making any commitment.
It’s better than in-person coaching - sound to good to be true? Apply and try it out for free.
Get a taste of whats included.
Here are a few of the skills you can master with SkiHQ.
We’ll hone in on the areas you want to master.
Carving
The most power you can feel on skis.
Work with coaches that have spent decades perfecting their carving. Finding what works, what doesn’t, and helping countless clients breakthrough common caving roadblocks. With SkiHQ, add power and dynamism to your carving whilst feeling safer and more in control of your skis.
Short Turns
The most versatile and fun turn.
As the most common turn type, a strong short turn is a key to mountain mastery.
Learn from Tim Robertson, widely regarded to have one of the most powerful and gracious short turns in the world (and he’s well into his 60’s).
Off Piste
Find enjoyment off-piste - any condition.
Find enjoyment every day you ski off-piste - from champagne powder, choppy crud, to frozen coral reef.
Learn versatile and safe off-piste techniques from coaches who’ve seen it all, and helped clients through it all.
Moguls
It’s time to get you flowing through the bumps.
We’ve all been there.. “where do I even start..?” (including your SkiHQ coaches) - we’ll guide you using the drills and secrets we’ve learned so you can ski moguls at a high-level instructor standard.
Racing
Get coached by a World Championship competitor.
Experienced masters racer looking to improve? Even just intrigued to make your first turns in the gates? Go beyond the clichéd “get high above the gate” advice and learn the overlooked secrets to being fast with Sam Robertson (World Championship Super-G competitor).
Off-Snow Preparation
Improve your skiing & your health.
Learn to rewire your body for skiing excellence and tap into your athletic ability (from your living room) with fully qualified physiotherapist Ryan Kerr
What professionals say:
What other coaches say about SkiHQ.
He has contributed to the Australian teaching manual and has mentored many of the current wave of Australia’s world renowned instructors.
Recently Tim has received a life time recognition from the APSI for his contribution.
Having had the pleasure of closely witnessing Tim's contributions and passion for the sport, I can confidently affirm his remarkable skill set, dedication, and impact on both the Australian skiing scene and the international stage”
Matthew Smith -
Head Trainer,
Thredbo Ski school
Resides: Thredbo/Val d'isere
It was clear to me that Ryan was a fast learner, with a deep understanding of the human body. Ryan has improved rapidly as a coach, using his physio background to analyse his clients technique... He has a great ability to accelerate the learning curve of his clients using the same mental models he created fro his own improvement.
By 2022 he had completed his level 4, an outstanding achievement in such a short time. I would 100% recommend his coaching."
Tom Waddington -
BASI Lvl 4 Trainer/Examiner
2x BASI Demo Team Member
Resides: Verbier
Sam has helped skiers from across the spectrum - from intermediate weekend enthusiasts to World Cup competitors. For me, he stands as the most reliable and trusted voice in skiing outside of my immediate coaching team.
Furthermore, Ryan played a crucial role in my return to the World Cup starting gate after a severe hamstring injury pre-season. The support provided by the SkiHQ team were instrumental in my comeback. SkiHQ is an opportunity for regular skiers to receive World Cup level support.”
Harry Laidlaw -
World Cup Racer,
Olympian
Resides: Melbourne/Innsbruck