Verdad Snowboard Academy
Progress Starts Here
VERDAD SNOWBOARD ACADEMY
PROGRESS STARTS HERE
You don't become a better snowboarder just by spending more days on the mountain. Real progression comes from proper technique, the right feedback, and riding with people who truly understand snowboarding.
At VERDAD Snowboard Academy, everything revolves around progression. From your very first turns to advanced technique, carving, freestyle, and freeride, our coaches help you ride with more control, confidence, and style.
No standard lesson plans. No oversized groups. Just personal coaching, tailored to your level and your goals.
VERDAD was born from a lifetime on a snowboard. That same philosophy drives our Academy: technically strong, personal, and always respectful of every rider's individual style.
FOR EVERY LEVEL
BEGINNER
Never stood on a snowboard before? Or looking to build a solid technical foundation? We start with the essentials: balance, stance, control, turning, speed management and confidence. A strong foundation makes all the difference later on.
INTERMEDIATE
Comfortable riding on your own, but feel like your progression has stalled? We focus on technique, turns, edge control, terrain awareness, speed management and a more natural riding position. Less effort. More control. More flow.
ADVANCED
For experienced snowboarders looking to take the next step. Technical carving, steeper terrain, variable snow conditions, switch riding, freestyle or your first steps beyond the marked runs. Together, we'll identify where your next progression lies.
FREERIDE & POWDER
Powder riding is one of the most rewarding parts of snowboarding, but it requires a different approach than riding on groomed pistes. We work on stance, weight distribution, speed control, line choice and adapting to different snow conditions. All freeride activities are adapted to the rider's level, terrain, weather conditions and local safety requirements.
PRIVATE COACHING
Want to progress as quickly as possible? Private coaching is the most effective way. Every session is fully focused on your riding. We analyse your technique, identify the areas with the greatest potential for improvement and build the session around your goals. Perfect for riders who want targeted progression and real results in a short period of time.
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
MORE THAN SNOWBOARD LESSONS
VERDAD Snowboard Academy goes beyond traditional snowboard lessons. Our goal is to help riders become more independent, technically stronger, and more confident in the mountains. That's why we don't just focus on what to do, but also on understanding why a particular technique works. The goal is simple: Better technique. More confidence. More freedom.
MEET THE RIDERS
DÉMIR JULIÀ
Founder VERDAD Snowboards Snowboard Coach
Démir has been riding a snowboard since the late 1980s and spent many years competing and riding at a professional level. His coaching combines decades of experience on a snowboard with technical expertise and a deep understanding of style, terrain and progression. From piste technique to freeride and powder, the goal is not to make every rider snowboard the same way. It's about building a strong technical foundation from which your own style can grow.
Languages: Dutch · French · English · Spanish
+32 470 85 48 91
YVES COONEN
Co-founder Verdad Snowboards - Snowboard Coach
Yves has been riding a snowboard since his teenage years and brings more than twenty years of experience on the mountain. As a co-founder of VERDAD, snowboarding has been a central part of his life for decades. His coaching style is calm, personal and focused on technique, confidence and control. Whether you're looking to strengthen your fundamentals or take your riding to the next level, Yves helps you become a stronger, more natural rider.
Languages: Dutch · English · French
+32 471 93 62 62
Shao KI
Swiss Snowsports Instructor
A former pro rider and a certified Swiss instructor since 2007, Shao has spent decades exploring every side of the snowboard world—from living in the Alps to serving as a team manager for many brands and French Cup Half-Pipe judge. Today, he focuses on sharing his extensive technical background and experience. His goal is simply to give you the solid foundations you need to safely enjoy the mountain and develop your own style.
Languages: English · French
+32 471 30 33 18
WHERE WE RIDE
Our coaches operate across various locations in Belgium and throughout the Alps. Availability and locations may vary throughout the season. Contact your preferred coach directly to find out where and when sessions are available. From indoor training and technical piste sessions to full days in the mountains, we'll help you find the coaching format that best matches your level and goals.
BOOK YOUR SESSION
Ready to book a snowboard lesson or coaching session? No complicated booking forms. Simply choose your coach and send them a WhatsApp message directly. Let us know: • Where you'd like to ride • When you'd like to ride • Your current level • How many riders are joining • What you'd specifically like to work on
We'll get back to you personally and explore the best options together.
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