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NENSA’s Coaches Education Philosophy

The NENSA education curriculum offers coaches an opportunity to expand their knowledge and develop tools to improve their coaching skills. Training for ski racing and coaching racers are educational processes. Educated coaches have more tools to enable their athletes to reach the highest possible level in their racing careers. Coaches education also gives youth leaders the opportunity learn best practices that aid in proper development of young athletes whether they go on to race or not.

A first a step for any coach is to understand the Bill Koch philosophy.

For continuing development, NENSA works within the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Coaches Education Program.  These programs have been rebuilt with new content and formats.

The most up-to-date information for U.S. Ski & Snowboard L100 requirements is here.
Current L100 and L200 coaches are grandfathered but encouraged to seek out continuing education, such as attending a technique clinic or participating in training camps.

The new U.S. Ski & Snowboard L200 including in-person requirements is typically offered at our Fall Coaches Symposium and taught by U.S. Ski & Snowboard staff.  More details to come.

Last summer NENSA began certifying Coach Developers from each New England state.  You can reach out to NENSA to contact these individuals directly to schedule a practicum for your club.

Current Coach Developers: Alex Jospe, Kait Miller, Adam Terko – Vermont, Cate Brams – Massachusetts, Justin Fereshetian – Maine, Jason Hettenbaugh – New York,  Kathy Maddock – New Hampshire

NENSA Coaches Education Calendar:
TBD – NENSA Fall Coaches Symposium including US Ski & Snowboard L100&L200 instruction.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard National Coaches Conference – Park City, Utah. September 30 – October 2.

VT – NENSA Regional Coaches Clinic – US Ski & Snowboard L100. Craftsbury, Vermont. July 7th, 2022.
Please note: Coaches can register at any time as long as they have a current coach membership and those basic membership requirements have been met. The U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership season runs from July 1 through June 30 annually. However, we open registration for the upcoming season the first week of May.  Memberships become valid July 1. 
For more information on how to sign up for the first scheduled practicum follow this link: http://usskiandsnowboard.org/sport-development/coaches-development/welcome-cross-country-level-100-coach-certification

MA – NENSA Regional Coaches Clinic – US Ski & Snowboard L100. TBD
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– NENSA Regional Coaches Clinic – US Ski & Snowboard L100. TBD
NH – NENSA Regional Coaches Clinic – US Ski & Snowboard L100. TBD

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Level 100 CERTIFICATION

This certification is aimed at coaches who have experience coaching at the club, middle school, high school, junior, or senior level, and are interested in furthering their education. The certification process is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Ski & Snowboard and NENSA and uses the U.S. Ski & Snowboard certification levels that tie in with requirements necessary to apply for Junior National Coaching positions and U.S. Ski Team coaching staff positions on international trips.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard L100 Certification includes:

    • NENSA & U.S. Ski & Snowboard coaches memberships are required
    • Must purchase L100 Manual from US Ski & Snowboard
    • Must pass the L100 online exam.
    • Must have current CPR/First Aid certification (update CPR/First Aid every two years)
    • Must attend an L100 Practicum including assessment of demonstrated movements
    • Must pass criminal background check with US Ski & Snowboard
    • Must take the SafeSport online curriculum (full course every two years and refresher every other year)

U.S. Ski & Snowboard L200 Certification:

    • NENSA & U.S. Ski & Snowboard coaches memberships are required
    • Must have current L100 certification before taking L200
    • Must attend and complete Level 200 Certification training (two days)
    • Must purchase L200 manual from U.S. Ski & Snowboard (included in cost of training)
    • Must pass a 100-question online exam done during the training (open book), as well as turn in a completed 4 season training log/plan to the L200 instructor
    • Continuing education required to maintain active status

U.S. Ski & Snowboard L300 Certification (coming soon):

    • NENSA & U.S. Ski & Snowboard coaches memberships are required
    • Must be a Certified L200 coach
    • Required coaching experience at NCAA’s, Junior Nationals, J1(U18) or  Junior World /U23 trips.
    • Teach NENSA Regional certification clinics or US Ski & Snowboard L100 clinics

 Any questions please contact Justin Beckwith at  [email protected]

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A fantastic finish to NENSA's Popular races at The A fantastic finish to NENSA's Popular races at The Henchey Memorial New England Club Relay
Championships.
@craftsburyoutdoorcenter not only put on another first rate show, but they also put together nine (!) complete teams for the Club relay. This effort (and a third place finish in the Nat'| Champ relay) jumped the Craftsbury squad from third to first in the year long Club Score.
With 44 teams in the 4×5km relay we present 7 victorious teams:

<100 years Men
SSWSC (Steamboat)
Barbier, Benjamin 
Magill, Henry 
Norris, David 
Jones, Trey

>100 years Men
NWVE
Burnham, Chris 
Enman, Eli 
Clayton, Thomas 
Hollenbach, Jake 

<100 years Mixed
Mansfield Nordic Club 
Maccurtain, Rye 
Page, Emma 
Linseisen, Anders 
Cobb, Virginia 

>100 years Mixed
GMVS
Rodgers, Colin 
Paluszek, Mikaela 
Ketchel, Elliot 
Donavan, Jessie 

>200 years Mixed
NWVE
Graves, Sara 
Pribram, Sarah 
Darling, Eric 
Thurston, Tom 

<100 years Women
GMVS
Graziani, Elizabeth 
Harrington, Mary 
McIntosh, Beth 
Greenberg, Brooke 

>100 years Women 
NWVE
Enman, Acadia 
Bolduc, Jessica 
Hollenbach, Liz 
Good, Cipperly

We also had a proud squad of Zak Cup Age group winners on hand!
Stay tuned for more details of the amazing Popular skiers we had during this 2023 season.
It's snowing right now and there is more racing tomorrow at Craftsbury and April 2nd at @cochrans_nordic_cross
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