NENSA recently gave its competitive-programs-director position a makeover in creating the new role of high-performance director and hiring Amie Smith, a Cambridge Sports Union volunteer, for the job.
Norwegian skiing star Anette Bø discusses her introduction to skiing, being the first woman to skate ski on the international racing circuit, her mountain bike World Cup podium, her two national championships in hockey, and a possible move to the U.S.
During their recent trip to Bozeman, Mont., FasterSkier sat down with Sophie and Isabel Caldwell to reflect on Sophie's breakthrough season with the U.S. Ski Team, the sisters' future plans, and what it means to be a Caldwell.
Before the start of the 2013/2014 season, 22-year-old Erik Bjornsen recently sat down with Reese Hanneman for a frank discussion about last winter and the one just ahead.
As I approached Len Valjas for an interview during a recent junior training camp at his home club in Southern Ontario, I couldn’t help but think something was a bit off – I caught him in the middle of the buffet line, about to load up his plate with pizza. The newest member of the Canadian National Ski Team (CNST) World Cup team was wearing baggy shorts, a big t-shirt, and sunglasses perched atop his...
Tommy Krenz in action at the 2011 Seeley Hills Classic Recently I caught up with Cyclova XC team member & Elite Birkie skier Tommy Krenz and interviewed him about his Birkie experience this year. Tom is as professional about his training as anyone I have ever met and in my opinion, athletes of any level could learn much from him - so here is your chance! There is much fun stuff and
Tommy Krenz in action at the 2011 Seeley Hills Classic Recently I caught up with Cyclova XC team member & Elite Birkie skier Tommy Krenz and interviewed him about his Birkie experience this year. Tom is as professional about his training as anyone I have ever met and in my opinion, athletes of any level could learn much from him - so here is your chance! There is much fun stuff and
“Driven,” “opinionated,” and “uncompromising” are probably three of the best words to describe U.S. Ski Team (USST) coach Pete Vordenberg, but you can’t forget “thoughtful,” too. Vordenberg, the team’s head coach from 2006 until this spring, is one of the few ski coaches out there who can claim to have authored a book. With his blend of pragmatism and passion, he sat at the helm of USST for four years, during which the program went...
Rhonda Jewett was recently appointed to the Cross Country Canada Board of Directors and hopes that she will be able to help shape the future of Canada’s athletes. As a former racer, she realized how many hours were put into the Canadian ski racing program by volunteers and staff alike. “Now that I’m done ski racing, I feel that I have the time to give back so that younger skiers can have even more opportunities...