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NENSA Coach Development Philosophy
NENSA believes that we ski better when we ski together. We recognize the pivotal role in fostering a regional ski community towards both inclusivity and performance is that of the coach.
NENSA views coach development akin to athlete development. We believe in an ongoing and reflexive process that recognizes the individuality which each coach brings to a large, unified regional community. Through principled leadership coaches create communities that empower skiers as people and as athletes. NENSA also recognizes that nordic skiing is a technical sport, and is committed to providing contemporary resources that equip coaches to enable skiers to be the best version of who they can be as competitors and as people.
NENSA Coach Development focus areas:
1. Leadership and Community Development –NENSA views coach development akin to athlete development. We believe in an ongoing process in which coaches their own unique talents and abilities.
2. Technical Ski Skills – NENSA also recognizes that nordic skiing is a technical sport, and is committed to providing contemporary resources that equip coaches and skiers to be best versions of who they can be.
3. Performance Knowledge – Nordic skiing is an endurance sport, and integrating the latest knowledge on performance is key to empowering competitive skier success.
Coach Development Programming
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USSS Coach Certification
NENSA facilitates the USSS Coach Cert. program for the Eastern Region, incl. the L100 and L200 pathways.
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NENSA Fall Symposium
NENSA offers an annual Fall Symposium offering a focused, structured day of Coach Devo. programming. Sat. Oct. 5th, 2024 @ Dublin School.
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NENSA Coach Resources
NENSA is developing online coach resources available to our coaching community.