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USA Nordic Transitions as Jarrett and Schafer Step Down

Listed at the bottom of a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA) press release Until 2014, USSA managed the U.S. Nordic Combined Team. The team is now run by USA Nordic, yet Jarrett’s position has remained under USSA’s umbrella — they continued to pay his salary. With the 2014 split, Jarrett’s responsibilities grew as he took on both coaching duties as well as some of the logistics of running a team. “Honestly, it’s amazing he lasted as long...

NoCo Athletes Jump on “Drive for 25”

When Cliff Field met his parents for dinner in Steamboat Springs, Colo., last weekend, the family of three knew the discussion wouldn’t be easy. A few days earlier, Field had stumbled on his mother’s quotes in a Drive for 25,” urging skiers to donate $25 to the sport on Nov. 15, the NNF was happy to create a similar donation link online for nordic combined. A few weeks after U.S. Nordic Combined launched NNF website...

Here is the summary of the recent training trip to Europe for some top U.S. NC Juniors. First, let me explain why we recommend a trip to Europe in the summer. There are several important reasons: The majority of the World Cup and Continental Cup (COC) events are held in Europe. It is important for aspiring WC & COC athletes to travel in Europe, to experience the time changes, different languages, foods, cultures, climates and...