September 12, 2008 (Park City, Utah) – The US Ski Team is seeking three coaches for the 2009 World Junior and Under-23 World Championships, as well as two coaches for the J1 Scandinavian Championships in late January. Please see below for more information.

US Ski Team Seeks Three 2009 World Junior/U23 Coaches
The Continental Cup Team is listing three coaching position for the 2009 World Juniors and U23 World Championships. Two of the positions are fully funded, and one position will required the coaches’ club to cover the airfare. Coaches looking to apply for these positions should have experience working with athletes aged 16-22, a strong background in waxing and testing skis, and be willing to work hard for two weeks and seven races. That said, we are looking to develop coaches and welcome all applications from coaches wishing to gain new experience and willing to share their own.

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to mwhitcomb@ussa.org by October 1st. The staff will be selected by October 5th. Selection criteria for athletes are posted at www.ussa.org – go to “Sports,” “Cross Country,” then “Advancement.”

Trip Details
Location: Praz De Lys, France
Rough Trip Dates: Jan 20 – Feb 7, 2009

Coaching Staff:
– Head World Junior Coach: Matt Whitcomb (USST)
– Head U23 Coach: Pat Casey (USST)
– Head Serviceman: Randy Gibbs (USST)
– Assistance Serviceman: Chris Mallory (SVSEF)
– Coach(Fully Funded): TBA
– Coach(Fully Funded): TBA
– Coach(Ground Cost Funded): TBA
– Physical Therapist: TBA (USST)

Race Schedule
– Jan 29 – U23 10/15km Freestyle
– Jan 31 – U23 Pursuit 7.5/7.5 Ladies, 15/15 Men
– Feb 1 – U23 AND Junior Classic Sprint
– Feb 3 – Junior Pursuit 5/5 and 10/10
– Feb 5 – Junior 5/10km Freestyle
– Feb 6 – Junior Relay

Event Website
www.prazdelys2009.org

US Ski Team Seeks Two J1 Scandinavian Trip Coaches
The US Ski Team is listing two coaching position to assist Head J1 Trip Coach Justin Beckwith (GMVS) for the J1 Scandinavian Championships beginning at the end of January in 2009. The positions are fully funded. Coaches looking to apply for these positions should have experience working with athletes aged 14-17, a strong background in waxing and testing skis, and the leadership experience to help manage twelve athletes in Norway for two weeks. That said, we are looking to develop coaches and welcome all applications from coaches wishing to gain new experience and willing to share their own.

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to mwhitcomb@ussa.org by October 1st. The staff will be selected by October 5th. Selection criteria for athletes are posted at www.ussa.org – go to “Sports,” “Cross Country,” then “Advancement.”

Trip Details
Location: Folldal, Norway
Rough Trip Dates: Jan 22 – Feb 2
Race Dates: Jan 30 – Feb 1

Coaching Staff:
– Head Coach (Fully Funded): Justin Beckwith (GMVS)
– Coach (Fully Funded): TBA
– Coach (Fully Funded): TBA

Further Details will be made available following a meeting in Norway on September 10th.