Reinforcing what was stated above about TALKING to a few coaches before you commit. Effective communication is the foundation of any productive relationship, especially that of coach/athlete. I’d prepare a list of questions/topics intended to give me a better sense of how well we connect, ie:
1. Describe your coaching style.
2. Name, in order, your top 3 skills/things a skier must improve/master...and YOUR key(s) to making each happen.
3. Can you recall an example or two where you had a struggling or ‘stuck’ student, and how you broke them free to continue progressing?
4. Here’s where my skiing is ‘at’ and ‘here’s’ where I want to go; what will you/we do that will help me get there?!
If you can chat with a few former students, even better - to learn how their reality lived up to expectations...or didn’t!
While you will get several ‘same’ answers from coaches and students alike, I expect you’ll here enough differences to help you assess compatibility and make a more educated choice.