November 03, 2011 – The following staff selections for the 2012 World Junior / U23 Championships and J1 Nations Cup have been made.  The applicant pool consisted of well over 20 coaches this year, demonstrating a motivated community. Thank you for your applications – the staff selections are as follows:

J1 Scandinavian Cup (Feb 14-27 or 28)
– Kate Barton, Head Coach (BMA)
– Scott Jerome, Coach/Technician (UAF)
– Adam St. Pierre, Coach/Technician (Boulder Nordic JRT)

World Juniors/U23 (Feb 10-27)
– Bryan Fish, Trip Leader and U23 Head Coach (USST)
– Peter Leonard, U23 Coach (NSCF-FXC)
– Gus Kaeding, Junior Coach (CXC)
– Matt Boobar, Junior Coach (SMS)
– Casey Fagerquist, Head of Ski Service and Kick (USST / APU)
– Mikey Matteson, Kick Serviceman (APU)
– Chris Mallory, Glide Serviceman (SVSEF)
– Eric Pepper, Glide Serviceman (SSCV)

We are happy to help answer any questions you have about how to make yourself more marketable for selection to these trips.  The number one answer is that the applicant pool is competitive. Selected staff members are actively participating in regionally and nationally-based programs such as J2 camp, J1 Trip, REG, NEG, NTG, USSA Coaches Symposium, and USST Camps.

Thank you,

Bryan and Matt

Bryan Fish
U.S. Ski Team
Development Coach
(C) 435.640.8548
(Euro) +43 676 700 4299
bfish@ussa.org

Matt Whitcomb
U.S. Ski Team
Women’s Cross Country Coach
(C) 435.640.8543
(Euro) +43 676 700 4342
mwhitcomb@ussa.org