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The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has launched a cross country coaches level 100
certification. This is the first level of a multi-level cross country-specific coaches education certification
system. The curriculum is based on up-to-date practices used by the U.S. Ski Team in the quest for
Olympic medals. The course material comes directly from the Team’s coaches and several of their key
partners. The rollout of the certification system will occur throughout the next several seasons, and once
completely launched, course content will continue to evolve with the sport.
- Step 1
- Step 2
- Step 3
- Step 4
- Step 5
- Step 6
Purchase a CXC Coaching License (There is a $35 fee for this step)
Attend a USSA Level 100 Technique Clinic
Sign up for course materials and an online test at ussa.org
(There is a $110 fee for this step)
Show acknowledgement of attending and passing a basic coaching principles course such as NFHS or ASEP
You must possess a current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification
Purchase a USSA coaching license with the required background check
(There is a $115 fee for this step)
Getting Started:
To become Level 100 certified, simply purchase the Level 100 online test for $110 (or $60 for NENSA
Level 1 coaches). The course manual and Microsoft Excel training planning document will be emailed to
you within 48 hours. The test is available at: www.ussa.org > Store > Education Shop > Online Courses
and Testing
The 2010 clinic schedule will begin with the Regional Elite Group camps throughout the U.S. If you’ve
participated in a U.S. Ski Team clinic within the past two years of applying for your Level 100 certification,
this category is satisfied.
To get started, complete a basic coaching principles certification (National Federation of State High
School Associations—www.NFHS.org, American Sport Education Program—www.ASEP.com, or other by
request). A proof must be sent to USSA Sport Education, along with a current proof of first aid/CPR
certification.
To maintain a current status with Level 100, a coach must provide the USSA with proof of continuing
education every two years. This can be in the form of taking another course, technique clinic, education
conference, etc. To be certified, a coach must hold a valid USSA coaching license. The certification level
will be indicated on the membership card.
Questions?
For questions and feedback: Matt Whitcomb, mwhitcomb@ussa.org
USSA XC Sport Education Coordinator: Chelsea Steinbach, csteinbach@ussa.org
In conjunction with several SUPER FIT programs CXC will be offering a Level 100 Coaches Certification Technique Program. Please see the list below for times and locations of these clinics.
If you plan on attending, please register by filling out and submiting the CXC/USSA Coaches Certification Registration Form online.
For more information on these clinics please email yuriy.gusev@cxcskiing.org.
8:00 AM, Saturday, October 23
The Ski Hut, Duluth, MN
TBD, Saturday, October 23
MN High School Coaches Meeting, Mora, MN
8:00 AM, Saturday, October 30
Fontana Sports, Madison, WI
8:00 AM, Saturday, November 6
Hoigaard's, St. Louis Park, MN
8:00 AM, Saturday, November 13
Bicycle Doctor, Dousman, WI
8:00 AM, Saturday, November 13
Joe's Sporting Goods, St. Paul, MN
8:00 AM, Saturday, December 4
Finn Sisu, Lauderdale, MN
8:00 AM, Saturday, January 7
King Keyser Ski Shop, Hinsdale, IL
Clinic Schedule:
8:00AM - Dry-land Classic Progressions
(diagonal stride, double pole and kick double pole)
8:20AM - Rollerski Classic Progressions
(diagonal stride, double pole and kick double pole)
9:00AM - Dry-land Skate Progressions
(V1, V2, V2 Alternate)
9:20AM - Rollerski Skate Progressions
(V1, V2, V2 Alternate)
An educated coach is a better coach, and coaches who are participating in a curriculum based on the best practices from throughout the sport science world will ensure that the U.S. Ski Team reaches the goal of winning at all levels.
