July 28, 2011 (Sun Valley, Idaho) – Thursday, August 4th 1:00 to 3:00pm White Clouds Golf Course. Sun Valley, ID. White Clouds is just off Sun Valley (Trail Creek) Road across the street from Sun Valley Golf Clubhouse/Nordic Center.

The L100 Coaches Certification clinic is free to all USSA licensed coach. The clinics include dryland technique drills as well as drill progressions on classic and skate rollerskis. All ages and levels of coaches are welcome. The clinic is outdoors and active participation is encouraged, but coaches are welcome to observe if not comfortable on rollerskis.

The L100 Coaches Certification technique clinic is one part of a four-part comprehensive Coaches Certification. Participants should bring the follow to the clinic:

– Active apparel
– Running shoes
– Water Bottle
– Bike Helmet
– Bright shirt for rollerskiing
– Classic Rollerski equipment
– Skate Rollerski equipment

Further questions on the clinic contact Bryan Fish – bfish@ussa.org

L100 Certification Checklist:

– Participate in a US Ski Team-approved technique clinic.
– Purchase the USSA Cross Country Level 100 ski-specific course manual ($110) and take the free on-line test HERE, then click on “Online Exams”.
– Complete Basic Coaching Principles certification from American Sport Education Program HERE.
– Furnish current proof of first aid / CPR certification to USSA Sport Education HERE.

Further questions on the USSA Coaches Certification process contact:
– Chelsea Steinbach – USSA Sport Education Coordinator – csteinbach@ussa.org
– Bryan Fish – US Ski Team Cross Country Development Coach – bfish@ussa.org