June 30, 2008 (Hayward, WI) – Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce the CXC Academy, on-demand coaching support that is now available to provide on line support and advice to skiers, coaches and instructors at all levels from novice to advanced.

CXC Academy is filled with educational, audio and video content available on demand from personal computers. All contents are contributed by experienced professionals with expertise in training, technique, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology and various other aspects of athletic training. Material is designed for both novices entering the sport and accomplished skiers with an objective of improving race times. Athletes are encouraged to follow their individual curiosities and learn from some of the country’s leading experts.

“We are very excited about this project. It is a product of much hard work and taps in to many resources. The goal of this project is to provide easy access to education for athletes and coaches at all levels. CXC Academy is the outlet of CXC knowledge, experience and expertise,” commented Yuriy Gusev, Executive and Athletic Director of Central Cross Country Ski Association.

CXC Academy was posted on the web in early June and will be available year round with monthly updates to support education for the cross country ski community. It may be accessed off the CXC home page www.cxcskiing.org.