Coach Development Programming
NENSA Coach Resources
Visit our resource page for an active library of community resources on all aspects of coaching.
NENSA BKL and Competitive Program Philosophy
How does NENSA approach athlete development? From the Bill Koch League (BKL) through to the World Cup, the New England community has established directions on how to empower our athletes. See the Primers below:
NENSA Coach Conference and Clinics
At present, NENSA offers an annual coach conference each Autumn. The organization also works with local ski communities to do coach clinics on an ongoing basis.
NENSA and USSS Coach Membership Guide
NENSA guide to joining/renewing and navigating the USSS Membership Requirements.
USSS Coach Certification
NENSA facilitates the USSS Coach Cert. program for the Eastern Region, incl. the L100 and L200 pathways. NENSA programs also fulfill USSS L100/L200 continuing ed. requirements.
USSS L100 Assessment Request Form
Coaches in need of an L100 assessment should fill out the form below to help NENSA facilitate an appropriate number of assessment opportunities.
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 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.
