A portrait of Adi Smith, snowboard coach

About Adi

Adi has built her career across every corner of snowboarding. As an athlete, instructor, and competitive coach in both able-bodied and adaptive programs.

With a lifelong background in sports, from swimming and soccer to gymnastics, dance, and equestrian, Adi learned early on that performance is as much mental as it is physical. Her own experiences on snow, combined with watching athletes wrestle with mental blocks, inspired her to dig deeper.

She has a Master’s in Sport Psychology, blending her psychology studies with her love for coaching, she now works with athletes through her private practice, Inside Your Shred, offering one-on-one sessions and team workshops that help riders break through fears, unlock confidence, and perform at their best.

Connect with Adi on instagram at : @adi_80 and @inside_your_shred

Coaching Approach

Adi’s coaching is technical, clear, and progression-focused.

What Adi focuses on:

success

Specific movement patterns

Confidence

Mindset Training & Sports Psychology

decision

Step by step clear instructions

mission

Years of high-level coaching experience

Technical Knowledge Based Info

Adi blends a background in sports psychology with deep technical coaching expertise to train athletes both biomechanically and mentally for well-rounded performance.

She has experience working with multiple snowboard camps, run women’s snowboard teams, trained with Team Utah and professional adaptive snowboard athletes. 

Programs Adi Supports

Adi contributes to:

Coaching & Experiences

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Women’s snowboard and ski progression camps

3 women standing on top of a mountain in snowboard gear taking a group photo at Mammoth Mountain

Advanced terrain and freeride camps

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International ski and snowboard tours

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Private and small-group coaching experiences

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International ski and snowboard tours (Japan, Argentina, Europe)

Each program is structured to support confidence, skill, and decision-making in real mountain environments.

Experience & Certifications

Experience supporting riders across abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles.

Credentials

  • AASI Examiner & Trainer

  • AASI Western Trainers Accreditation (2012)

  • USSA Level 300 Coach (2023)

  • Master’s in Sport Psychology (2021)

  • Competitive Snowboard Coach, Team Utah Snowboarding

Snowboard coach and students

Riding Style & Terrain Focus

Adi’s riding style reflects her multidimensional background: fluid, precise, and highly intentional.

She gravitates toward terrain that challenges both body and mind, with a focus on freestyle features, variable snow, and technical lines that demand balance, timing, and adaptability.

Her approach on snow mirrors her coaching philosophy: controlled yet creative, grounded in strong fundamentals while encouraging riders to explore beyond their comfort zones with confidence.

What Riders Say

"Adi was able to support me through hitting the bigger jump line."
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"Adi's coaching took my riding from brand new park rider to feeling comfortable on multiple features."
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“Adi was great at bringing in effective mindset practices for my riding."
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Interested in Training With Adi?

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