This Wednesday Workout comes to us from Matt Boobar who has been coaching the Stratton Mountain School (SMS) nordic team since 2007. In the fall, he also works with the cross country running and mountain bike programs, and leads cycling in the spring. Boobar has a B.S. in exercise science and has earned a USSA […]
University of Denver Seeks Head Nordic Skiing Coach
Position Summary The Head Nordic Skiing Coach will be responsible for organizing and administering all aspects of the varsity nordic skiing program including: coaching, recruiting, event scheduling, supervision of program personnel, fundraising, marketing, budget management, and compliance with NCAA and Conference rules/regulations. Essential Functions Recruit quality student-athletes capable of pursuing a baccalaureate degree as demonstrated […]
“The Norwegian Way”: From HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
If you happen to have an HBO subscription, this evening, Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel will air a segment titled, The Norwegian Way. You can tune in/log in at 10 p.m. ET/PT for HBO’s exclusive. The impetus for Real Sports’ investigation appears to have been Norway’s overwhelming success at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Norway won an unprecedented 39 […]
Bernie Nelson Leads the U.S. Development Team into a New Era
There are days skiing here in Bend, Ore. when the privilege of sliding on groomed trails becomes ho-hum. Maybe you’re not feeling the energy buzz. Maybe the technique is breaking down. First world problems. But we stress about them anyhow. Those are the days when it’s a sight to see Bernie Nelson gliding along. She […]
Race-cation: Erik Bjornsen and Marine Dusser on Iceland and the Fossavatn Ski Marathon
While many skiers were blowing the dust off of their rollerskis, hitting the track or trail, or looking for crust to cruise on May 1st, Erik Bjornsen and his wife Marine Dusser were previewing the race course for the Fossavatn Ski Marathon, or Fossavatngangan, in Isafjördur, Iceland. While it might seem odd to begin […]
Wednesday Workout: Informal On-The-Go and Recovery Food
From the dawn of sports nutrition when PowerBars were ubiquitous to the DIY world of handcrafted nibbles for athletes on-the-go and recovering, sports nutrition has become an industry. For this Wednesday Workout, we wanted to revisit a few classic low cost and relatively simple items when it comes to nutrition. Without diving into the deep […]
Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team Seeks Head Coach
Overview The Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team (BJNRT) is a team based in Boulder, CO which has been training 8-19 year old athletes for more than 35 years as part of the USSA Rocky Mountain West division. With an average of 60 athletes per season, BNJRT is focused on providing an environment that fosters a […]
Nordic Nation: The Steady State Episode with Kevin Bolger
“Everyday has been a new adventure,” were the words from the U.S. Ski Team’s (USST) Kevin Bolger as he summarized his first full-time season on the World Cup. At twenty-six-years-old, Bolger is a relatively new face on the team’s evolving crop of sprint skiers. He was re-nominated to the USST for a second consecutive year this […]
Sverre Caldwell: The Soul of Nordic Programs at SMS, Set to Retire
“I am not making them great. They are making themselves great.” – Sverre Caldwell Long-time Stratton Mountain School (SMS) coach Sverre Caldwell will step down at the end of this school year. According to an article in the Bennington Banner, during Caldwell’s tenure, SMS sent 15 cross-country skiers to the Winter Olympics. SMS also had […]
Bridger Ski Foundation Seeks To Fill Two Positions
TWO POSITIONS OPEN: Nordic Program Director & Head Coach Nordic PG & Elite Coach NORDIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND HEAD COACH To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume and references to BSF Executive Director Evan Weiss: evan.weiss@bridgerskifoundation.org. Reports To: Executive Director Employment Status: Full-time Supervises: Nordic coaching staff The Bridger […]
Biathlon Canada Announces National Training Teams for 2019-2020 Season (Press Release)
Press release
ABA Spring Biathlon Camp
Link to ABA Biathlon Camp information.
USST 2019-2020 Nominations: The Breakdown
On May 6, U.S. Ski & Snowboard sent out a press release announcing the 2019-2020 U.S. Cross-Country Ski Team (USST). Twenty athletes were named to the team comprised of A, B, and D-Team selections. One of the most notable aspects of this year’s iteration of the USST is that all 20 skiers were nominated by […]
Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club Seeks Comp Team Coach
The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club is seeking a Comp Team (U16-U20) Nordic Coach for the 2019/20 season and into the future. This is a full-time, career level position that requires a high level of involvement, coaching expertise, enthusiasm and love of the sport. JHSC Mission Statement: To inspire and develop student-athletes through innovative […]
Bridging the Gap: Nordiq Canada’s Female Coach Mentorship Program
It is no secret that the lineup of coaches, wax techs, and support staff in high level cross country skiing is predominantly male; while the percentage of female coaches and support staff varies by country, it is far from 50-50 across the board. The degree to which nations are addressing this disparity also varies. On […]
The World’s Great Age Begins Anew: Athletes Mark May 1
If you’re reading this website, you’re probably well aware that the nordic skiing training year begins on May 1. In a sport where most races happen between November and March, and demand of athletes that they repeatedly race to the point of nearly losing consciousness, the preparation for race season had better start a long […]
TWENTY ATHLETES NOMINATED TO 2019-20 U.S. CROSS COUNTRY SKI TEAM (Press Release)
Press release (FasterSkier will be running an article about the 2019/2020 U.S. Ski Team later this week.)
2019 Coach of the Year
With the 2018/2019 season officially in the rearview, FasterSkier is running a series of articles highlighting some of the players and performances from the season. This honor goes to the North American coach who most deserves recognition for their impact on the trajectory of their athletes. In April of 2018, Armin Auchentaller was hired to […]
Behind the Scenes Organizing the Dresden City Sprint with Race Co-Director Torsten Püschel
Dresden City Sprint World Cup – Torsten Püschel Interview April 29, 2019 In the lead-up to the Minneapolis World Cup in March 2020, there are some parallels to the city sprint weekend in Dresden, Germany. Both are urban events relatively new to the World Cup circuit. What are the motivations and goals behind hosting a […]
Wednesday Workout: Review the Training with Jessica Yeaton
May 1. Start of a new training cycle for some. In this Wednesday Workout, we checked in with Jessica Yeaton. Yeaton resides in Anchorage, Alaska where she trains with APU and has represented Australia on the World Cup, World Championships, and the Olympics. She earned two U.S. National Championship podiums in Craftsbury, Vermont last […]