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May 10, 2008
NENSA interviews New Hampshire Team coach, Rob Nadeau.
Rob Nadeau shares his thoughts on Coaching High school skiers and ski club management....
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May 09, 2008
Mansfield Nordic Club Head Coach Position .
The Mansfield Nordic Club is seeking an experienced coach for a year ‘round training program. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take charge of a previously all volunteer program and build a strong training/racing club. Link to Job Posting
May 09, 2008
Mt Mansfield Winter Academy Nordic Head Coach.
The Mt. Mansfield Winter Academy (MMWA) located in Stowe, VT is seeking an experienced coach for its first year Nordic program. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit to be part of a start-up academy Nordic program. Link to Job Posting
May 08, 2008
Harvard University Seeks Head Coach of Nordic Skiing .
Harvard University is accepting applications for the Head Coach of Nordic Skiing. Candidate will be responsible for the overall coaching and administrative duties for the Men's and Women's Nordic Ski program. Link to Job Posting
Mar. 24, 2008
One Day left to Register for NENSA Spring Gaining Ground Clinic.
Registration closes Tuesday at 12:00 so Register now! Mtn Top has mid-Winter skiing conditions still, so this will be perfect for the 11+ hours of on-snow sessions. Featuring many of New England's top coaches, this 3 day clinic will be from March 28-30, 2008 at Mountain Top Resort in Chittenden, VT.
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Mar. 05, 2008
Sign Up Now for NENSA's Spring Gaining Ground Clinic!.
If you are coaching, or want to coach young skiers this is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the most important aspects of teaching technique, coaching, and developing youth skiers. Featuring many of New England's top coaches, this 3 day clinic will be from March 28-30, 2008 at Mountain Top Resort in Chittenden, VT.
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Jan. 31, 2008
Cross Country skiing Age group Classifications.
Confused about junior and senior Cross Country racing age groups? Classifications for these categories are now posted online on the JR/ U23/ Senior page. Link to page. You can also check out new updates about the Junior Olympic trip, EHSC, J2 Championships and U23 / Senior information as it becomes available.
Jan. 18, 2008
Interview with Tracey Cote, Head Nordic Coach at Colby College.
NENSA's Janice Sibilia caught up with Tracey to get her perspective on coaching, and this season's highlights with the Colby Team, so far. Photo - Tracey in action at 2008 US Nationals.... Ed Swain Photo More...
Oct. 29, 2007
Coaching Jobs in Massachusetts.
Nashoba and Wellesley have coaching openings. View or post your own at the NENSA Job Board.
Oct. 06, 2007
Dynamic Coach Wanted for Growing Nordic Club Program.
MANSFIELD NORDIC CLUB in Chittenden County, Vermont, will hire a part time nordic coach for the '07-'08 season. Click here to go to NENSA.net/forums for complete details and all NENSA Job Posts.
Sept. 28, 2007
Freeport, Maine High School and Middle School are Looking for Coaches.
This is a great opportunity to coach a wonderful group of kids with
lots of potential.
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Sept. 06, 2007
Waynflete School Seeks Varsity Nordic Ski Coach.
Waynflete School in Portland, Maine ( a private, coeducational day school)
has an opening for a high school varsity Nordic ski coach for the
2007-2008 winter season.
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Aug. 26, 2007
Interview with Rob Bradlee, NENSA Coach of the Year.
Rob was recently named NENSA Coach of the Year. Janice Sibilia, NENSA's Competitive Program Director recently tracked him down for a phone interview to get his perspective on coaching and the CSU program.
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Aug. 23, 2007
Bowdoin College is seeking an Assistant Coach .
Bowdoin College is seeking an Assistant Coach of Men’s and Women’s Nordic Skiing. Duties include assisting with daily practices, race day logistics, travel, team events, and recruiting. The position runs from October 1, 2007 through March 16, 2008 and offers a salary of $10,000 ($834.00 bi-weekly).
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July 08, 2007
NENSA Summer Coaches Education Clinics with Andrew Johnson.
NENSA is pleased to announce the NENSA Summer Coaches Education Clinics with Andrew Johnson. Clinic dates will coincide with the NENSA Summer Roller Ski Series on August 11th in Rutland, VT and September 8th in Jerhico, VT.
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July 01, 2007
USSA Announces National Coaching Conference.
USSA announces its biennial National Coaching Conference to be held in Colorado Springs.
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June 18, 2007
St. Lawrence University Assistant Coach Opening.
St. Lawrence University, a DIII member of the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association, is seeking an Assistant Nordic Ski Coach. Link to job description...
June 03, 2007
New Job Post: Cape Elizabeth, Maine High School Coach.
Link to NENSA Forum. Cape Elizabeth, a small town on the coast of Maine just outside Portland is looking for a head Nordic ski coach for their HS ski team.
May 29, 2007
MWSC Searches for a Community Development Coach.
The Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) is looking for a multitalented Community Development Coach to join its staff in Aroostook County Maine. Link to job description...
May 23, 2007
Methow Valley, Washington- Looking For Junior Program Head Coach.
The Methow Valley Nordic Team, is looking for an energetic,highly motivated coach to lead a race and recreational program for junior skiers beginning summer or fall of 2007
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May 08, 2007
Stratton Mountain School Assistant Coach Openings.
Stratton Mountain School is seeking 2 Nordic Assistant Coaches Link to job description...
May 01, 2007
Goal Setting /Athlete Competencies-Formulating a plan for success Part II.
Develop the steps to success
Once goals have been established it is time to map out how the athlete will
achieve them. Putting our road map analogy to use again, this part of the
process would be akin to following each sequential road on the map to get to
your desired destination.
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Apr. 28, 2007
Goal Setting /Athlete Competencies-Formulating a plan for success -how important is it?.
The following article series is an exciting new addition to the NENSA website as a resource for coaches, athletes and parents. For the Spring we will be running a series on the training planning process for the coming year. Its that time of the year agin so let’s get rolling. Much of this will be from sections from the new version of the NENSA Coaches Manual.
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Apr. 09, 2007
NENSA offers two new training tools for sale....
USSA's Technique CD and CXC's Training DVD, offer both coaches and athletes a look at state of the art methods being utilized by top skiers today. Contact the NENSA office to purchase your copies. Proceeds go to Athlete Development and Coaches Education.
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Mar. 27, 2007
Whitman College Head Coach Opening.
Whitman College is searching for a new head coach for men's and women's nordic skiing. Link to job description...
Feb. 08, 2007
Michigan Tech Coaching position posted.
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Jan. 13, 2007
Live Results From TD Banknorth Tour de Rumford.
Watch the results as they happen... Link Here then click on the Results link to view your race in progress. Start times are 11:00 J2 Girls, 11:45 J2 Boys, 12:30 Women, 1:30 Men.
Dec. 14, 2006
Eastern Mass BKL Coaches Clinic.
NENSA and the Eastern Massachusetts Bill Koch Ski Club will be having a mini BKL coaches clinic at 8:00 Saturday December 23rd at the Weston Ski Track. This will be an open format clinic,
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Dec. 11, 2006
NENSA Gaining Ground Coaches Clinic Summary .
Snow and lots of enthusiasm were perfect ingredients for the NENSA Gaining Ground Coaching Clinic this weekend. 22 Coaches throughout New England and New York navigated snowy roads Friday to Mountain Top Nordic Center in North Chittenden, VT. We arrived to a winter wonderland just in time for the first on snow coaches clinic in New England. Participants spent the weekend learning about technique, training planning, team organization, coaching skills and waxing from some of the top coaches in the North East.
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Dec. 01, 2006
From the US Nationals, Houghton, Michigan Directors.
Dear Coaches/Service/etc, On behalf of the 2007 US Senior National Cross Country Championships organizing committee, we are looking forward to seeing you next month (or later this month, whatever the case may be).
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Nov. 29, 2006
Job Announcement: Nordic Skiing Coach for Paralympic Athletes (Part-Time).
The Paralympic Committee, a division of the US Olympic Committee, has identified Northeast Passage as a Nordic athlete development center. Northeast Passage, program of the University of New Hampshire, is seeking a part-time Nordic Skiing Coach to assist in the development of a program to train Paralympic level athletes with physical disabilities or visual impairments. Link to Listing on NENSA Forum.
Nov. 28, 2006
Mountain Valley High School Seeks Coach.
Job opening posted on the NENSA Forum. We have a position open for a high school nordic ski coach for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. Rumford is rich in nordic skiing tradition and our team practices and races on the world class trails at Black Mountain of Maine. We are fortunate to have a strong and very supportive ally in the Chisholm Ski Club.
Nov. 19, 2006
Assistant Nordic Ski Coach.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accepting applications for the position of Division I Assistant Nordic Ski Coach. This is a part-time, four-month appointment. Responsibilities include: recruiting quality student-athletes; assisting in the training of athletes for successful competition; supporting the academic success of the student-athletes; undertaking public relations and promotional activities appropriate to the position and carrying out other related duties.
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Oct. 14, 2006
Reminder - 2007 New England Junior Olympic Coaching Staff applications due by November 1st. .
Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2006. Selections will be made by December 1st.
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Oct. 08, 2006
Developing A Successful Nordic Club.
By Stuart Kremzner, NENSA Introductory Programs Director. So what makes a successful Nordic Ski Club? A Ski club like most any organization can follow a twisting turning path to success or stagnation. Many of us have been active in, or witness to both.
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Oct. 04, 2006
Paid Coaching Internship. Green Mountain Valley School. Waitsfield, VT.
Coach with one of the country's premier high school Nordic programs and one of the leading high school coaches in the US, former Norwegian National Team member and world champion, Jon Arne Enevoldsen.
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Sept. 29, 2006
Job Posting: Head Coach at North Yarmouth Academy.
Boys and Girls Varsity Nordic Skiing. North Yarmouth Academy, Maine. Link to all open positions.
Sept. 21, 2006
Coaches Wanted for World Junior and U23 Championships.
From the US Ski Team: The dates for the trip will be January 21st through February 5th, 2006. The race schedule is posted at www.fis-ski.com. We are looking for three coaches to join the Continental Cup Team staff for the World Junior and U23 championships in Tarvisio, Italy this winter.
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Sept. 21, 2006
Coaches Wanted for J1 Scando Trip.
From the US Ski Team: This winter the J1 Scando Cup championships will take place in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden on February 2-5. We are looking to fill two positions to join the Trip Leader Gary York.
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Sept. 20, 2006
2006-07 Nordic Coaching Internship at Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine.
The Bowdoin College Nordic Ski Program has a coaching internship available for 5 months: from October 1st to the end of February. Details and all open positions...
Sept. 14, 2006
Brunswick High School Coach (ME).
WANTED: Athletic, pioneering,visionary coach to implement a new nordic ski team for Brunswick High School. Help BHS join the growing number of local public and private school nordic ski teams. View Position Details and All Job Openings Listed with NENSA.
Aug. 28, 2006
Help Wanted at The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation.
The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation is interviewing instructors for the winter season. Call 603-383-9355 for information or email thom@jacksonxc.org. View all openings listed with NENSA.
Aug. 28, 2006
Maine Coast Nordic Team Seeks Head Coach .
The Coastal Nordic Ski Club (CNSC), a nonprofit organization located in southern Maine, is seeking a Head Coach for the Maine Coast Nordic Ski Team. MCN currently has over 30 athletes representing several southern Maine towns and school systems which have been training on a regular basis throughout this summer under the previous MCN coach, Paul Stone, who recently was named the Head Coach of the University of Vermont Ski Team.
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May 04, 2006
Burke Mountain Academy Announces Hiring of New Head Coach.
BMA is pleased to announce that Pete Phillips will take over the reins as Head Coach of its Nordic program.
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May 03, 2006
Dartmouth Ski Team Opening.
Responsible for managing all aspects of the Cross Country Development Team (driving, race entries, equipment, etc.). Manager will attend many New England races, and may race. Bachelors Degree and collegiate racing experience preferred. LINK TO FULL INFO AND ALL OPEN POSITIONS.
May 01, 2006
Practical Guidelines Developed by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute.
Endurance athletes know that proper training, recovery, nutrition, and the right race plan are all important for success. The same is true for hydration.
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Apr. 03, 2006
Burke Mountain Academy Head Coach Opening.
Link to All Posted Positions. Seeking Head Coach to join Assistant Coach Kate Newick in efforts to recruit and train high school athletes age 14-19 in a ski academy environment.
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Mar. 28, 2006
Registration opens for NENSA's Gaining Ground Coaching Clinic.
New England Nordic Ski Association's
Gaining Ground Coaches’ Clinic, Spring, 2006
April 21-23rd, Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT
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Jan. 28, 2006
OPA Cup Coach Needed.
Seeking: Very hard working coach to help drive, organize, and wax on what is essentially the European “B” Cup.
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Dec. 29, 2005
MWSC Cross Country Ski Coach Opening.
The Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) is looking for a multitalented Ski Coach to join a team of coaches who are offering world class Nordic and Biathlon training and experiences in Aroostook County Maine.
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Nov. 30, 2005
A Little Late on Your Wax Order? Toko is Still Ready to Take Your Order.
Toko, the Official Wax of NENSA, has plenty in stock and is ready to offer its team prices on wax, equipment, and gloves to all NENSA members.
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Oct. 11, 2005
Freeport, Maine Coaching Opening.
Freeport High School in Freeport ME is looking for a Nordic coach for its state championship ski team. Season runs from mid-November to early March.
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Oct. 07, 2005
NENSA Gaining Ground Coaches Clinic Announced.
December 9-11, 2005 at Great Glen Trails and Joe Dodge AMC Lodge. Details.
Oct. 03, 2005
Aspen Valley Ski/Snowboard Club Assistant Nordic Coach Position.
The Aspen Valley Ski/Snowboard Club is seeking an assistant Nordic coach for its Challengers program. Link to coaching openings...
Sept. 12, 2005
Nordic Coaching Internship at Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine.
The Bowdoin College Nordic Ski Program has a coaching internship available for 5 months: from October 1st to the end of February.
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Sept. 12, 2005
High School Coaching Position Open.
Oxbow High School in Bradford, VT is looking for a xc ski coach to start this coming season. The team includes high school and middle school skiers and competes in VT Division II races.
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Aug. 26, 2005
Lake Placid Coaches Conference Update.
From Nathan Schultz:
Hello Coaches,
Preparations for the Lake Placid Coaches conference are complete and I think we've packed the weekend full of useful information.
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Aug. 16, 2005
Assistant Coach Position Opens at Bates.
Bates College Seeks Assistant Nordic Coach
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Aug. 16, 2005
Dartmouth Ski Team XC Development Team Manager.
Responsible for managing all aspects of the Cross Country Development Team (driving, race entries, equipment, etc.)
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July 27, 2005
Andover Outing Club - Coaching Position.
Nordic Ski Coach for the Andover Outing Club
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July 11, 2005
US Ski Team Coaching Clinic Announcement.
September 23 to 25 at the Lake Placid Olympic Training Center.
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July 11, 2005
Link to USSA Coaching Materials.
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July 11, 2005
Notes from July 8 Coaching Clinic with Pete Vordenberg.
Many thanks to Pete Vordenberg for taking some time during a busy week of training with the Regional Elite Group to share his ideas with a group of NENSA coaches. These notes would be worthwile reading to coaches and athletes.
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July 01, 2005
Details on July 8 Coaching Clinic with Pete Vordenberg.
Noon to 5PM in Tindel Lounge in the Thayer Building at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH.
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June 08, 2005
NENSA Coaches' Certification Clinic July 1 at Pineland Farms, Maine.
Earn 1 Level I or II credit in "Strength and Technique" at this one-day clinic.
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June 06, 2005
July 8 Coaching Clinic Details Announced.
Friday, July 8 from noon to 5PM with US Ski Team coach Pete Vordenberg. Link.
May 11, 2005
Coaching Positions Open.
Coaches Needed for 2005-2006 NENSA Camps, Clinics, and Competition Trips (including JOs!)
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May 04, 2005
Dartmouth College Coaching Position Open.
View all posted coaching openings.
Dartmouth Ski Team, Cross Country Development Team Coach.
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Apr. 25, 2005
Maine Coast Nordic Team Seeks Head Coach.
The Coastal Nordic Ski Club, a nonprofit organization located in southern Maine, is seeking a Head Coach for the Maine Coast Nordic Ski Team.
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