November 11, 2007 – NENSA is pleased to announce the NE coaching staff for the 2008 Junior Olympics. Many years of experience are represented within this coaching staff and we are all looking forward to providing the athletes with an environment that enables them to perform to their best in Anchorage.

2008 Coaching Staff
Head Coach – Sverre Caldwell
Trip Leader – Janice Sibilia

Wax Staff
Jon Arne- GMVS
Andrew Gardner – Middlebury College
Rob Bradlee – CSU
Tim Caldwell

Age Group Coaches
J2’s: Pepa Milocheva- Craftsbury Nordic / Morgan Laidlaw- Maine Coastal Nordic
J1/OJ Boys: Igor Badamshin – Gunstock Nordic / Adam Masterman-Carabassett Valley Academy
J1/OJ Girls: Poppet Boswell – Stratton Mountain / Eileen Carey – Maine Winter Sports Center

Updates have been added to the Junior/JO page to keep athletes, parents and coaches informed about all aspects the 2008 Junior Olympics. Check these links frequently to see what is new and also to access information about rules, points and JOQ standings.

2008 Trip Cost: This year’s trip cost will be $2,300 US per athlete. This includes, Lodging and meals, ground transportation and gas, airfare, coaching staff, race wax, entry fees, and head tax.

You can also find the links to the recently updated JO page here. For JO general information updates contact Janice at janice@nensa.net with any questions.