May 06, 2017 (Boston, MA) – Over the past four years, the Eastern Mass Bill Koch League (EMBK), the premier junior cross-country ski club in the greater Boston area, has hosted Olympian Noah Hoffman for several dryland training practices.

In a session on May 6, Hoffman led the athletes on a warm-up jog followed by mobility and core strength exercises. He then demonstrated a technique progression for both classic striding and various skate techniques. The packed hour and a half finished up with agility drills and games.

“I love coming to the EMBK practices. Watching these athletes work hard and have fun energizes me and reminds me that skiing is just a sport, it’s supposed to be fun,” said Hoffman after the event.  “When we’re playing Wolves and Reindeer or Ultimate Frisbee, I think I’m having as much fun as the kids.”

The skiers then had the opportunity to ask Hoffman questions and get his autograph. The training sessions are in partnership with his title sponsor, the Boston-based Thoughtforms Builders.