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Soldier Hollow Seeks Head Devo Coach
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Soldier Hollow Seeks Head Devo Coach

FasterSkierJune 4, 2019

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Accountability Work with Head Comp Team Coach to ensure consistency in training philosophy and smooth transition for athletes through the Team SoHo development pipeline. Create yearly training plan framework for Devo/Devo+ teams that takes into account age-appropriate activities Plan and implement training sessions for Devo and Devo+ teams (10-14yo) that focus on daily, weekly, and seasonal goals that, among other things, highlight fun, active, outdoor Nordic development, taking into account the...

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Changes for Next Season’s World Cup on the Agenda (Updated)
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Changes for Next Season’s World Cup on the Agenda (Updated)

FasterSkierJune 3, 2019

Here is a link to U.S. Ski Team Head Coach Chris Grover’s blog in which he discusses the changes discussed and adopted at the most recent FIS meetings.   The International Ski Federation (FIS) held a FIS Calendar Conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia last week. The FIS Cross-Country Committee provided the following changes and proposals which were voted upon by the FIS Council on June 2.  Of note, it appears the final race of next season’s...

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Nordiq Canada Names 2019-2020 National Ski Teams (Press Release)
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Nordiq Canada Names 2019-2020 National Ski Teams (Press Release)

FasterSkierJune 3, 2019

  Nordiq Canada Names 2019-2020 National Ski Team Paralympic and Olympic veterans lead new generation of cross-country skiers   CANMORE, Alta.—A young group of Paralympic and Olympic veterans will carry the torch for a new generation of cross-country skiers who will make up the National Ski Team in 2019-2020, Nordiq Canada announced on Saturday. Poised to make their mark on the international stage at all levels of the sport, the determined crop of cross-country skiers...

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The Latest Glimpse from Marit Bjørgen’s Training Logs
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The Latest Glimpse from Marit Bjørgen’s Training Logs

FasterSkierMay 31, 2019

On May 29, the latest research paper to dive into Marit Bjørgen’s training logs from 2000-2017 was announced in Gemini, the research news publication from NTNU and SINTEF, two research institutions in Norway. The most recent paper titled “Block vs. Traditional Periodization of HIT: Two Different Paths to Success for the World’s Best Cross-Country Skier,” was published in Frontiers in Physiology on April 5th. The authors are described in Gemini as “Guro Strøm Solli of...

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May 30 news roundup: Mental health; meet the D-Team; and more
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May 30 news roundup: Mental health; meet the D-Team; and more

Gavin KentchMay 30, 2019

It’s late May. Athletes are a month into official training for the 2019/2020 season. Here’s some recent news of note from the domestic and international nordic ski world. German cyclist confesses to doping following Seefeld sting The police action in Seefeld, Austria, at the time of the 2019 World Championships that led to the arrest of several athletes and this remarkable and candid interview with Estonian skier Karel Tammjärv has led to another athlete leaving...

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Everyday is Safety Day: Virginia Tech’s Bike Helmet Ratings
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Everyday is Safety Day: Virginia Tech’s Bike Helmet Ratings

FasterSkierMay 28, 2019

Snow has melted out or is melting out, and it may be time to sharpen the rollerski ferrules. For those looking for ski-specific workouts, the go-to is often rollerskiing. It goes without saying that the poles, rollerskis, bindings, and boots should all be checked before heading out. The safety gear should include some hi-vis items. And it should literally be topped off with a bicycle helmet. That’s where the engineers at Virginia Tech (VT) come...

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Learn to Fly this Summer with USA Nordic
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Learn to Fly this Summer with USA Nordic

FasterSkierMay 28, 2019

FasterSkier wants to help spread the word that USA Nordic will be organizing camps this summer geared towards new and experienced junior ski jumpers. The first camp will be held in Anchorage, AK., in June, the second in Eau Claire, WI., in July. The schedules and registration for each camp are linked below. buy temovate online Alaska Junior Flyer Camp info: June 17-23 (Alaska registration). Central Junior Flyer Camp: July 19-21 Eau Claire, WI. (Central...

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From the Aspen Institute — Future of the U.S. Olympic Movement: Reimagining Goals Beyond Medals
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From the Aspen Institute — Future of the U.S. Olympic Movement: Reimagining Goals Beyond Medals

FasterSkierMay 24, 2019

A few disclaimers first. Metrics suggest people want quick reads and quick-view content. The above video is neither. Yet it is full of ideas for Olympic sport. On May 22, the Aspen Institute hosted a forum titled the Future of the U.S. Olympic Movement: Reimagining Goals Beyond Medals. It consisted of a two-part discussion captured in this long-form embedded video from the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program. The first part of the video features...

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FasterSkier News Round-Up (Updated)
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FasterSkier News Round-Up (Updated)

FasterSkierMay 23, 2019

Dave Stewart transitions from the University of Denver to the Steamboat Winter Sports Club. After twelve years as the Nordic Head Coach at the University of Denver (DU), Dave Stewart will be stepping down. Under Stewart’s leadership, DU earned six NCAA Division I national championships in skiing. Stewart’s long list of accomplishments includes a 2016 co-Nordic Coach of the Year honor and five Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMSIA) Coach of the Year awards. Stewart...

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University of Denver Seeks Head Nordic Skiing Coach

FasterSkierMay 21, 2019

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 by maintenance of an exemplary graduation rate while managing a cost-effective and administratively efficient nordic skiing program. Demonstrate excellent teaching...

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“The Norwegian Way”: From HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
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“The Norwegian Way”: From HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

Jason AlbertMay 21, 2019

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 medals in PyeongChang. In cross-country skiing alone, Norway won 14 medals. Russia was second with eight medals. “When we are...

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Bernie Nelson Leads the U.S. Development Team into a New Era
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Bernie Nelson Leads the U.S. Development Team into a New Era

Jason AlbertMay 20, 2019

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 gobbles up the meters as she presents a holy grail of vertically stacked imagery. Hip, knee, and ankle perfectly aligned....

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Sverre Caldwell: The Soul of Nordic Programs at SMS, Set to Retire
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Sverre Caldwell: The Soul of Nordic Programs at SMS, Set to Retire

Peter MindeMay 13, 2019

“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 at least one Junior National champion and one World Junior team member for 24 consecutive years. Caldwell was U.S. Ski...

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Bridger Ski Foundation Seeks To Fill Two Positions
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Bridger Ski Foundation Seeks To Fill Two Positions

FasterSkierMay 12, 2019

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 Ski Foundation (BSF) Nordic Community: Love where you live: BSF is located in Bozeman, MT, in the heart of the...

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USST 2019-2020 Nominations: The Breakdown
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USST 2019-2020 Nominations: The Breakdown

Jason AlbertMay 9, 2019

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 meeting objective criteria. No athletes were discretioned despite the published criteria including language for discretionary picks and no specific limitation...

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Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club Seeks Comp Team Coach
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Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club Seeks Comp Team Coach

FasterSkierMay 9, 2019

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 and accessible ski and snowboard programs that provide opportunities to pursue personal excellence in snow-sports and life. JHSC Nordic Mission...

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The World’s Great Age Begins Anew: Athletes Mark May 1
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The World’s Great Age Begins Anew: Athletes Mark May 1

Gavin KentchMay 7, 2019

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 time before that. As the well-worn, but accurate, saying has it, skiers are made in the summer. tretinoin Embracing the...

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