By Gavin Kentch
In a pair of Sunday press releases, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the coaching and support staff for two international competitions set for February 2025, World Junior/U23 Championships and the U18 Scando Trip.
World Junior/U23 Championships will be held in Bergamo/Schilpario, Italy, from February 3–9. Coaches and staff on that trip will be:
Cross Country Coaches
Trip leader and head coach: Greta Anderson, U.S. Ski Team
Coach: Bryan Fish, U.S. Ski Team
Coach: Matt Boobar, Stratton Mountain School
Coach: Julia Hayes
Cross Country Service Staff
Head of Service: August Teague, Aspen Valley Ski Club
Service: Peter Holmes, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
Service: Ben Higgins, Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Service: Quinn Lehmkuhl, Tahoe Endurance
Service: Tuva Granøien, University of Alaska Anchorage
Service: Colin Rodgers, Green Mountain Valley School
Service: Eliza Rorabaugh, Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center
Service: Perry Thomas
Cross Country Medical Staff
Medical Staff: Dr. Jasmine Wiley
Physical Therapist: Elizabeth Smith, PT, DPT
The U18 Scando Trip will be held in Gjøvik, Norway, February 15–23. Coaches and staff on that trip will be:
Cross Country Coaches
Trip leader and head coach: Greta Anderson, U.S. Ski Team
Cross Country Service Staff
Head of Service: Julien Bordes, Tahoe Endurance
Ski Service: Lydia Youkey, Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation
Cross Country Medical Staff
Medical Staff: Dr. Katie Eichten
Athlete selections for both trips will be based on performance in the races coming up in Anchorage later this week.
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