NENSA: Coaches page
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NENSA Coaches 

                             
 


NENSA's Coaching Education Philosphy

There are many resources available to coaches and athletes looking for guidance in planning. Training plans from all over the world have been published and distributed. All emphasize the importance of consistency, and per iodization in planning. All are valuable resources, and can lead to good results under the right circumstances. However, there are many factors involved in the development of a ski racer, and many of these factors vary from individual to individual. No single plan will work optimally for everybody, or is even likely to work similarly for two different individuals. The development of an effective training plan is a process that requires an understanding of as many factors as can be identified. The NENSA education curriculum offers coaches an opportunity to expand their knowledge and develop tools to improve their coaching skills.
 

How do I become a NENSA certified coach?

Level 1 certification:

  • There are two "Gaining the Edge" clinic modules that coaches are required to attend.  Module One is Technique and Basic Physiology. Module Two is Strength and Communications Skills. Both of these modules are offered several times a year and can be found on the NENSA online calendar.
  • Upon completion of both clinic modules you will receive a Certificate of Recognition and be listed on the online coaches database.  Certification is valid for three years. If you wish to continue your certification or become re-certified, one of the following is required:
  1. Attend a Gaining the Edge Clinic
  2. Attend a coaches conference
  3. Write an article for NENN (New England Nordic News) or for the NENSA website
  4. Submit date and name of the fulfilled requirement to Janice Sibilia at janice@nensa.net

Level 2 Certification:

  • Passing of a written test is required to become NENSA Level 2 certified. The NENSA Coaches and Training Resource Guide and the NENSA Level 2 Manual are the reference materials needed to take the test. These are available through amazon.com and createspace.com and can be found on the NENSA online store.
  • Upon passing the test, you will be notified of your Level 2 certification and will receive a Certificate of Recognition and be listed on the online coaches database.  Certification is valid for three years. If you wish to continue your certification or become re-certified, one of the following is required:

  1. Attend or teach at a Gaining the Edge Clinic

  2. Attend a coaches conference

  3. Write an article for NENN (New England Nordic News) or for the NENSA website

  4. Submit date and name of the fulfilled requirement to Janice Sibilia at janice@nensa.net

Link to detailed certification curriculum

NENSA Certified Coach Benefits

  • NENSA certified coaches will receive a special enewsletter: informative tips, news and notifications of any pertinent information or links that have been added to the coaching, training or racing pages on the NENSA website. Link to NENSA Coaches Corner Enewsletters
  • Through collaboration with USSA, NENSA certified coaches who are looking to become USSA L100 certified will receive the following:
  1. Discount off of the L100 test (NENSA coaches pay $60 instead of the $110 pulbic rate.
  2. Can use the NENSA L1 Technique /Physiology clinic ( Module 1) to satisfy the USSA L100 clinic
  3. Updated 10/26/11- AESEP is no longer required for USSA L100. Can use the NENSA L1 full certification ( Modules 1 & 2) to satisfy the USSA requirement of the AESEP (basic coaching) course.
Please note: To be USSA L100 certified you must first be a USSA licensed coach. See ussa.org for more info about USSA certification.

NENSA Coaches Association

This membership is the organization of BKL, high school, college, and club coaches regionwide who have declared themselves interested in continuing their education in the field of cross-country ski coaching. Member benefits and details!

NENSA Coaches' Publications & Tools

These and other items of interest to coaches are available at the NENSA online store and in our Video Library:

  • New England Bill Koch League Manual
  • NENSA Coaches Training and Resource Guide- Level l
  • NENSA Coaches Training and Resource Guide- Level ll - Link to Purchase
  • Cross Country Skiing Dryland Drills and Fundamentals DVD By Andy Newell, with Liz Stephen. 

Link to NENSA Store   

Link to NENSA Online Video Library  

Links to additional resources:  Toko Wax video's

General News

6/14/2011 - USSA & FIS Congress Updates- link to full list of changes from this spring's Congress here.

6/1/2011- Athletes and coaches may find these video clips from Sweden interesting!  Double Pole vs. Diagonal / Double Poling / Sprint

Updated 5/26, 2011- Check out USST Development Coach Bryan Fish's You tube page -here he posts some great video clips, the most current from the spring camp going on now in Bend, OR.

Updated 2/1/2011 -The date is set for the USSA May Congress. It will take place May 18-21st. Info is available on USSA.org under 'About, Governance, Meetings'  and under the USSA XC News at http://www.ussa.org/magnoliaPublic/ussa/en/news/crosscountry.html.  Meetings will take place at the Park City Marriott this year. 

Updated 7/7/ 2010- Eastern REG camp updates 

Updated 7/8/2010 - Eastern REG Camp Notes from Pepa Milocheva's Physiology Talk

Updated 5/20/2010 - Meeting notes from 2010 USSA Congress- Please read. Important info for racers and coaches regarding license deadlines etc. 

 

 

 

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