Coaching and Teaching Experience
2007–2023: Ski School and Ski Guiding
- Technical Leader responsible for in-house training of over 100 instructors.
- Provided expert guiding, coaching, and teaching to hundreds of clients in the Kitzbühel area, emphasizing technical skill development and high-quality service.
2009: Club Universitario de Buenos Aires
- Began teaching career by coaching students to develop fundamental skiing techniques and skills.
2010–2012: Austrian Ski Team Test Pool
- Partnered with the Austrian Speed Team to test skis, structures, race suits, and wax.
- Performed evaluations at World Cup speed venues worldwide, ensuring peak equipment performance.
2012–2017: Austrian Ski Instructor Association
- Trained and examined ski instructors to uphold the highest standards of teaching, safety, and skiing proficiency.
2013: Mt. Buller, Australia
- Taught and coached students and athletes, managed hill space, organized timing systems, and oversaw competition events.
2018–2023: Austria Racing Camps
- Delivered comprehensive on-snow and dryland coaching programs for thousands of athletes.
- Designed and conducted technical drills, theory lessons, and personalized athlete development plans.
2023–Present: Summits Alpine Head Coach
- Lead coach dedicated to athlete development on and off the mountain.
- Oversees all aspects of racer experience, including hill space coordination, lodging, travel arrangements, equipment preparation, and competition planning.
2023–Present: Ski School Owner
- Founder and owner of a ski school and guiding company based in Kitzbühel.
- Focused on delivering premium ski instruction and guiding experiences tailored to client needs.
Qualifications:
- State-Certified Alpine Ski Coach (ÖSV C-Lizenz)
- Austrian Diploma Trainer
- State-Certified Ski Guide
- State-Certified Ski Instructor (Austrian Level 4)
- Member of the Training Team of the Tyrolean Ski Instructors' Association
- Master's Examination for Travel Agency and Tour Operator
Bernhard Gandler