Has been exposed to basic exercise physiology, eg, NENSA Coaching and Training Resource Guide
Has been exposed to fundamental technique progressions for Classical and Freestyle skiing
Has been exposed helping individual athletes implement their training programs
Has been exposed to or assisted in basic equipment preparation and maintenance
Has been exposed to Support System Training, eg, nutrition, flexibility, sports psychology, strength-building, etc.
Has been exposed to race organization, eg NENSA Race Organizers Handbook
Has been exposed to course design and preparation
Recommended:

1. Grounding in basic coaching principles as they relate to all sports, eg

A.S.E.P. or similar broad-based coaching education program

2. 1st Responder First Aid and CPR
Certification Requirement:
Obtain Level I Certificate^* for Basic Physiology, Technique and Strength, and Communications
NENSA Member & NENSA Coach. Currently certification is satisfied by attending a NENSA three day Gaining Ground Clinic )
Continuing Education Requirement:
Obtain two NENSA Level I (or higher) Educational Credits^* (CEU) every three years. NENSA Module clinics may satisy this requirement.
Level II
Head coaches at local club, high school and BKL level
Able to effectively coach entry-level to intermediate cross-country skiers.
Able to effectively direct assistant coaches
Theory — understands (passes test):
Basic Exercise Physiology
1. Theory and Application — NENSA Coaching and Training Resource Guide (Revised Edition, Oct, 2008...)
Basic Technique and Strength
1. Theory and Application — NENSA Coaching and Training Resource Guide (Revised Edition, Oct, 2008...)
Communication Skills
Competencies:
Able to organize, direct, and lead club/team/group in year-round activities, including dryland programming
Knowledge of basic exercise physiology, eg, NENSA Training & Physiology Handbook
Able to demonstrate fundamental technique progressions for Classical and Freestyle skiing
Able to assist individual athletes in designing & implementing their training programs
Able to demonstrate basic equipment preparation and maintenance
Able to integrate Support System Training, eg, nutrition, flexibility, sports psychology, strength-building, etc. with skiers overall training program
Able to organize and direct races according to Race Organizers Handbook
Knowledgeable in course design and preparation
Has successfully completed NENSA Level II Certification written testing.
Recommended:
Regular attendance at regional camps, competitions, and seminars
Certified in 1^st Responder First Aid and CPR
Certification Requirements:
One year of coaching experience as a Level I certified coach
And
Obtain Level II Certificates^* for Basic Physiology, Technique and Strength, and Communications. (Currently certification is satisfied by attending a NENSA three day Gaining Ground Clinic AND Passing the level 2 test)

Must be NENSA Member & NENSA Coach
Continuing Education Requirement:
Obtain two NENSA Level II (or higher) Education Credits^* (CEU) every three years. NENSA Module clinics may satisy this requirement.

Level III
Head coach or Program Director working regionally in educational and competitive program with athletes and coaches
Theory - has achieved mastery in the following areas:
Basic Exercise Physiology
1. Theory and Application
Technique and Strength
1. Theory and Application
Communication Skills & Team Building

Competencies:

Able to organize, staff and direct a regional training camp or a level 1-2 clinic
Able to act as head coach or team leader for major competition trip
Able to create educational programs out of training and competition opportunities

Certification Requirement:

Three years coaching experience as a Level II certified coach
And one of the following
1. Author a section of the NENSA Coaches Training Manual
2. Organize a NENSA camp or clinic with an educational component
3. Lead an open out-of-region competition trip
NENSA Member & NENSA Coach

Continuing Education Requirement:

Obtain one NENSA Level III Education Credit^* every year. NENSA Module clinics may satisy this requirement.

NENSA Coaches Education Credits & Certificates

A NENSA Coaches Education Credit is equivalent to one day of exposure (six to eight hours) to educational programming at the specified level. All NENSA educational programs will specify the NENSA Coaches Education Credits & Certificates offered.

Level I

Certificates

Certificates will be awarded for one-credit exposure to each of the basic theoretical components of the coaches education curriculum; Basic Physiology, Technique and Strength, and Communications.

Education Credits

In principle, Level I credits involve exposure to part of the Level I curriculum

NENSA Coaches Clinics — one credit per day
NENSA Club Clinics — potentially one credit per day, depending on individual clinic program
Competition Experience — one credit for participation as a team coach at Eastern Junior Championships or BKL Festival

Level II

Certificates

Certificates will be awarded for a passing test score in each of the basic theoretical components of the coaches education curriculum; Basic Physiology, Technique and Strength, Communications and Support System Training.

Education / Event Credits

NENSA Coaches Clinics — one credit per day

Competition Experience

one credit for participation as Head Coach at Eastern Junior Championships,
one credit for participation as staff coach at JOs or other NENSA competition trip

Community Contribution

one credit for a NENN or NENSA Web Site article pending review by Coaches Education Committee
one credit for directing a local clinic or camp pending review

Level III

Certificates

Certificates will be awarded for a passing test score in each of the theoretical components of the coaches education curriculum; Basic Physiology, Technique and Strength, Communications and Support System Training.

Education / Event Credits

Organize or staff a NENSA Coaches Clinic — one credit per day

Competition Experience — one credit for participation as head coach or team leader for JOs or another NENSA competition trip

Community Contribution — one credit for an approved NENN article, one credit for a contribution to the NENSA Coaches Training Manual, or other coaches education resource

Requirements for Coaching Positions

Eastern J2 or EHS Championship staff coach — Level I
Eastern J2 or EHSC head coach — Level II
JO staff coach — Level II
JO head coach — Level III

Proposed Recognition of Active Coaches

Attendee of any multi-day NENSA Coaches Education program — Level I
Any head coach employed full-time for 5 years — Level II (once Level II certificates are earned)
JO (or other competition trip) head coach or team leader in the past 5 years — Level II (with certificates)

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