Private. World class. Snowboard lessons in Rusutsu japan.
RUSUTSU, JapanPrivate lessons & small groupsBooking 2026/27
GB National team · PARALYMPIC LEAD COACH · multi WORLD CUP GOLDS · DEW TOUR/ X GAMES · BASI Level 4
01 — Private lessons
Private Coach.
Your Lesson.
All lessons are custom made based on your needs & your goals.
Any ability level, any terrain, any snow condition, any style of snowboarding.
I work with a limited number of clients each year, finding the best conditions, growing confidence and long-term progression. Every session is built around how you move, think and perform on the mountain.
Get in touch to find out how I can help build a lesson for YOU.
Group Size
1 — 4 People
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02 — The Camp
our Progression & Powder snowboard CAMPs in RUSUTSU
Drop into a small group of like-minded snowboarders, all in for a fun, performance-led week on the mountain.Every day is planned around the conditions and the best riding on offer — tree runs, deep powder, high-speed groomers — with detailed progressions and deep video analysis to back it up. This is technical learning wrapped in total radness.
Off snow, escape to our self-catered Lake Toya lodge. Relax into the magical lake views, soak at a nearby onsen, and settle into total serenity before doing it all again tomorrow.
Session 01
Jan 30 – Feb 6, 2027 - FULL
Session 02
Feb 20 – FEB 27, 2027
Group Size
MaxIMUM 4
Riders
Investment
¥620,000
/ Person
Camp INFO here >
03 — YOUR COACH
Hi, I'm James.
From a small surf town in the UK, surrounded by skate & surf culture. I started snowboarding in 1993 and have ridden all winter, every winter, since '98.
Now I'm an experienced and successful snowboard coach with a career built in the international scene. I take a personal approach with every rider, creating custom training environments that help people perform at their best and reach high-level, specific goals.
I'm equally focused on performance, wellbeing and building strong, resilient riders. Most recently I've taken teams to the Paralympic Games, Dew Tour and X Games.
I love snowboarding and helping people improve their riding, so I hope I can share some knowledge and turns with you.
04 — Credentials
COaCHING HISTORY.
01Paralympic Snowboard Lead Coach — GB National team
02Paralympic Bronze Medalist 2022 & 5 Crystal Globes
03Mental Health Champion
049 World Cup Golds · 17 Silver · 12 Bronze
055 World Championship Podiums · Dew Tour Gold & Silver
06BASI Examiner / Trainer
07BASI Snowboard Level 4 Diploma (ISTD/ISIA)
08International Mountain Safety Level 4
09University of Edinburgh accredited
05 — About Rusutsu
Why Rusutsu.
Rusutsu Resort is a well-balanced, highly efficient mountain split across three interconnected areas. That makes it easy to organise groups by ability and maximise training laps.
The terrain mix — long consistent groomers, extensive glade riding, and natural features — supports everything from high-level carving and technical drills to freeride skills like line choice and reading terrain.
The snow quality is a major advantage. Light, powder snow lands often, on a mountain that stays low on congestion. For a high-performance program, it's the perfect venue for all-mountain mastery and progression-based coaching.
06 — Pathways
Athlete & Coach Development.
Structured, long-term coaching for athletes seeking progression and competition performance, or coaches and instructors aiming to further their career pathways.
07 — Contact
Start the conversation.
Limited availability each season. Reach out with your goals and dates — I'll get back to you personally. Stoked to ride together soon!
hello@jamessweetcoaching.com