We know there’s a certain type of person, the ski coach, for which the first whiff of Fall that has been in the air around New England this past week came with 2 feelings. 1) The big excitement that winter is on its way, it could snow soon, and teams and kids will be together again. 2) The slightly overwhelming feeling that there’s wax to order, skiers that need skis, training plans that need to be written, and potlucks that need to be organized!
At NENSA, we’re here to try and take care of some of those number 2 concerns so you can focus on that 1 feeling. We’ve been working so that we can get together in the coming weeks to re-connect and prepare so coaches can do what they need to do this winter: inspire, lead, and of course, wax!
Updates on NENSA Coach Programming
- Understanding new USSS certification requirements.
- NENSA Fall Symposium.
- Coaching Resource Updates.
Understanding new USSS certification requirements
Questions on the new US Ski and Snowboard coach certification program? We have answers!
We’ve developed a guide to the new USSS Sport Education Academy, and with it, the timeline for coaches to be L100 certified in order to participate in USSS races – including Eastern Cups.
All coaches should note the following about the new USSS system:
- Timeline: All coaches must be in progress towards L100 this season (24-25). All coaches must be L100 certified next season (25-26). This requirement will affect course access at USSS-sanctioned races i.e. Eastern Cups.
- L100: certification is being offered at the earliest at our Fall Symposium (see below). L200: is not being offered this season, and will be again next season.
- Assessments: NENSA will be offering additional certification clinics soon. We are pending the training of the new USSS assessment staff to schedule. Please contact Ben Theyerl, [email protected] if you are interested in certification and cannot make the Fall Symposium date.
- Current Certified Coaches: Coaches certified under the old USSS L100 or L200 curriculum do not have to re-complete the certification process. You will need to continue completing continuing education requirements.
NENSA Fall Symposium – Coaches, Organizers, Officials.
Registration for NENSA’s Fall Symposium is open!
Our annual Fall Symposium is coming up on Saturday October 5th, 2024 at the Dublin School in Dublin, NH.
The Fall Symposium will include:
- L100 Certification Assessment clinic with US Ski and Snowboard Sport Development Director Bryan Fish.
- Morning ski clinic with Dublin XC coach Kathy Maddock.
- Off-ski development programming: Setting Coach Philosophy and Values with Chris City, Panel Discussion, and Official Video Review Session.
- And more…!
Registration includes Lunch and Dinner provided generously by our hosts the Dublin School! This low-cost programming is open to all NENSA members. Register by the end of the month to save. Full information on registration page.
L100 certification participants: Please note you must register for the USSS L100 certification through US Ski and Snowboard prior to completing the in-person assessment at our symposium.
Coaching Resource Updates
NENSA is currently overhauling its Coach Development resources!
Our new page outlines our Coach Development philosophy. Plans are in the works to increase our offerings for in-region coaching clinics, USSS certification opportunities, and online resources from our sponsors and community.
Ideas or clinics you want NENSA to help facilitate a more unified regional coaching community? Reach out to Competitive Program Director Ben Theyerl, [email protected].
