Coaching Resources

COACH EDUCATION

US Ski and Snowboard is the leader in the U.S. for developing coaching education materials for Alpine and Nordic Ski coaches.  Education and Certification are key elements for developing as a coach and helping your athletes become their best.

US Sport Education Academy 2026 

FAQ – U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sport Education

US Ski & Snowboard Coach Development Information 

2025-26 Instructions to Activate Coach Certification

Continuing Education Framework: U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sport Education

How to Complete a Self-Report for Continuing Education Credit

Instructions to Activate Coach Certification for 2025-26 Season

US Ski & Snowboard Alpine Level 100 Coach Certification

Alpine Level 100 Clinics in PNW 2025 – 26:

  • Dec. 7th – L100 Mt. Bachelor/MBSEF – Local Contact – Nils Erikson
  • Dec. 14th – L100 Mission Ridge – Local Contact – Dana Kusakabe
  • Jan 9th – L100 Mt. Hood Meadows – Local Contact – John Rust
  • Jan 23rd – L100 Mt Spokane – Local Contact – Catherine Harnden
  • March 13th – L100 Mission Ridge – Local Contact – Dana Kusakabe
  • April 27th – L100 Timberline – Local Contact – John Rust
  • June 27th – L100 Timberline – Local Contact – John Rust
  • June 28th – L100 Timberline – Local Contact – John Rust

US Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Level 100 Coach Certification

Cross Country Level 100 Clinics in PNW 2025 – 26:

  • Oct. 26 – L100 Cabin Creek, WA – Local Contact – Lydia Youkey

Alpine Level 200 Certification

Alpine Level 200 Clinics in PNW 2026:

  • Jan. 22/23rd – L200 Mt Spokane – Local Contact – Catherine Harnden
  • April 27/28th – L200 Timberline – Local Contact – John Rust

Cross Country Level 200 Certification

Other great sources of coaching information:

Proactive Coaching

Changing the Game Project

James Leath 

TrueSport

Alpine Coach Links

Nordic Coach Links

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