BPS COACHING LAB
What if ski coaching could be done in a more effective way? Tom Gellie has helped thousands of skiers all over the world improve their skiing. He has refined a method of online coaching that is built around how we learn to move. Serious about improving your skiing? This is the way.
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Over 10 years I’ve completed more than 10,000 personal video analyses — reviewing real skiers, identifying real problems, and learning what actually works. That’s more than 1,000 every season. It’s that depth of experience that makes BPS content different — it’s built on what I’ve seen work, repeatedly, across thousands of skiers just like you.
Tom Gellie
Big Picture Skiing
Two ways to work with Tom
FIRST TRACKS
1:1 Coaching
$4999
FIRST TRACKS — Full Season
One-on-One Coaching with Tom Gellie · 6 Spots Only
Unlimited video submissions No cap, no schedule. Send video when your skiing demands it. Tom analyses every one personally.
6 private coaching calls with Tom Pick up the phone and talk through your skiing directly with Tom. Use them whenever you need them across the season — before a trip, after a breakthrough, when something isn't clicking.
Dedicated feedback — just for you No group. No shared sessions. Every piece of feedback Tom sends is written specifically for your skiing, your body, your goals. Tom is your coach for the winter.
Full BPS video library access for the year Not just the season — the full year. Every drill, every concept Tom references in your feedback is available to you long after the snow melts.
Direct relationship with Tom Tom knows your skiing. By the end of the season he understands how you move, what your tendencies are, and exactly what you need to improve. That continuity is something no one-off coaching session can replicate.
Priority access next season As a First Tracks member you have first right of refusal on a spot next season before applications open to anyone else.
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COACHING LAB
Starting at $1399
THE COACHING LAB — 8-16 weeks
Group Coaching with Tom Gellie
· 40 Spots Only
Your own on-demand ski technique channel Every member has their own coaching channel — and in the Lab, you get exclusive access to all of them. Watch Tom analyse other skiers, hear his thinking, see how he approaches technique across dozens of different skiing styles. Six seasons in, members say this alone accelerates their improvement faster than anything else.
2 video analyses per week Send two videos a week and Tom analyses each one personally. The rhythm is the point — consistent feedback builds habits, and habits build better skiers.
Fortnightly group Zoom with Tom Every two weeks Tom runs a live session built around the skills and drills he's seeing come up across the group. Real topics, real skiing, not generic lessons. Every session is recorded and yours to keep forever.
Your own individual coaching channel All your videos, Tom's feedback and any questions you've asked are kept in one place — organised and easy to reference throughout your season.
6 months BPS video library access Every drill and concept Tom references in your feedback is there to watch and revisit whenever you need it.
Choose your season length 8 Weeks — $1,399 · 12 Weeks — $2,099 · 16 Weeks — $2,799 Extra video submissions available at $100 each.
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What’s it like to be coached by Tom Gellie?
Hear from Tom about what the coaching experience is like. Listen to some of his students experiences and what they got out of it.
The Coaching Lab FAQ
Whats the difference between the Coaching Lab and One on One?
Both programmes give you direct access to Tom and his coaching. The features are different, but so is the experience — and the right choice comes down to what kind of coaching relationship suits you.
The Coaching Lab is how Tom has coached for six seasons. The structure, the group dynamic, the access to other members' channels — it works, and the results are there. If you ski regularly, want a rhythm to your coaching, and love the idea of watching Tom's analysis across a whole group of skiers, the Lab is an exceptional environment to improve in.
First Tracks is for a different kind of skier. Someone who wants Tom's full attention, no group, no schedule — just the ability to send video whenever they want and pick up the phone when something needs talking through. Six spots. Fully private. If exclusivity and direct access matter to you, this is the one.
Neither is better. They're built for different people.
Who is the Coaching Lab and First tracks best suited for?
Ski enthusiasts that want to get better and have multiple times in a winter to get on snow to practice.
Ski Instructors.
Skiers living at the ski resort or nearby who can practice often
Skiers who can commit to 2-4 months of the program.
What is included in the BPS Coaching Lab program?
2 video analyses per week with personal feedback from Tom, your own individual coaching channel where all your videos and feedback are kept organised, exclusive access to every other member's coaching channel, fortnightly group Zoom sessions with Tom covering skills and drills he's seeing across the group (recorded and yours to keep), and 6 months access to the Big Picture Skiing video library. Extra video submissions are available at $100 each.
Choose your season length — 8 weeks, 12 weeks, or 16 weeks.
What’s included in the 1:1 Coaching?
Unlimited video submissions with personal feedback from Tom on every one, 6 private coaching calls with Tom to use any time across the season, a fully private individual coaching channel, and full access to the Big Picture Skiing video library for the entire year.
One price, one season, six spots.
When does the program run?
The coaching lab operates between Dec and early April every year. It is designed for skiers who get longer periods of time on snow. If you only get to ski 1-2 weeks a season then your best option is the Big Picture Skiing video library membership.
How do I receive feedback?
In the coaching lab you will have your own “coaching channel” where you submit videos and questions to Tom. It’s like having what’s app but I can send voiceover’s and draw comparisons on your skiing to what you are imaging to do.
You can ask questions for clarification or give updates. Picture spending a day practicing your skills. You then send Tom a video that afternoon. By the next morning you’ll have feedback on what went well and what to focus on next. Broken down into easy actionable steps. You might want to ask a few questions in the chat to get clarity so go right ahead.
During the week you join the weekly zoom class and get a few more ideas to help your skiing technique.
You head back out skiing and have a fun day of trying new drills and concepts from Tom and submit an updated video to check how you’re going. Tom sends back a video congratulating you on the changes you’ve made and how to keep going.
Over the following weeks you develop better better practice habits and keep improving your skiing.
What do I need to get the most out of the programs?
An Open Mind!
Video or Carv data is next: This is the main way I can help you improve. If you have a partner or friend to film with a smartphone this is perfect. Carv Data is really helpful too but we do need video to see how the whole picture is looking.
Can’t get someone to video? Not to worry. A 360 camera with a selfie stick can get great video of you performing many drills and types of ski turns. We have had amazing results with skiers that only submitted video using these types of cameras.
You don’t need to attend the zoom classes. Catching up on recordings gives you freedom and flexibility. Got a niggling question? Just turn on your camera and send us a video message directly. This makes it easier for you to explain how you’re feeling and show us what you mean. Some of the biggest breakthroughs our students have are in the living room, simulating their skiing problems.
Testimonials
"Working with Tom and being part of the coaching lab is the best investment I have made to improve my skiing. Through Tom's knowledge, expertise, and teachings I feel that I have a true understanding of the sport. Tom's ability to provide an intent helps me focus on a specific daily task. As a result I feel that my skiing continues to improve. Tom and makes you confront your limiting factors and provides a sense of accountability. As Tom's thinking evolves on skiing technique, equipment, etc he is able to communicate a clearer message. It is fun to see how he evolves."
Chad
“Tom is tops. As a PSIA level 2 shooting for my level 3, he has been invaluable. I’ve tried private instructors and PSIA clinics, and while they have their place, when I talk with Tom and focus on the topics he curates through his coaching, my skiing gets better. His unmistakable intelligence and depth of skiing expertise, especially in biomechanics, paired with his incomparable library of high quality instructional videos are unmatched. There may be others ways to improve your skiing, but none are better than Tom if you are a high end instructor or recreational skier. Thanks Tom!”
Crosby Grant
Online Student 2024
“Being part of the BPS Coaching Lab was the most wonderful opportunity to develop my skiing! The very specific video feedback was so helpful in knowing how to fix problems, outlining the most critical element to work on, giving me drills to practise, informing me of what feelings to expect and giving me tools to analyse my own skiing. The encouragement motivated me to keep trying and persevering. Watching other people’s videos was also enormously beneficial, as I learnt important points from their feedback. Zoom calls enriched my learning and created a clearer picture in my mind of what to do and how to achieve it.“
Meredith
“After two days, I’m a believer. You’ve done more for me in two days than five years of masters race coaching.”
Gary K
Academy 23/24 Student
Applying to work with Tom
Not all applicants are accepted as I have a limited number of spaces. Online coaching also works best if the skier can find time to work on tasks, drills and skills and provide the coaches with some level of video for feedback. These are all taken into consideration for your application into the BPS academy.
Whether you are a new or returning student, please fill out the application form by clicking the APPLY button.
Zoom sessions cover a variety of topics. To see some of these you can view the collection from last winter here (see topics but to view videos you must be an academy student)
Each winter you will have your own collection of videos to keep and review.
Academy/Ski Lab 2025 topics
