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Fjeldheim Named Coach of the Year

Congratulations to Sten Fjeldheim. The Head Coach of Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI was awarded this past weekend at the US Ski and Snowboard Association annual Spring Congress in Park City, UT the honor of being named the US Domestic Cross Country Coach of the Year. He was also recognized as the US Development Coach of the Year, an award among coaches of all snow sport disciplines. During a humorous and motivating acceptance, Sten acknowledged the great support he has received over the years from the cross country community and stressed the need for all cross country interests to work together for the greater good of the sport. Sten’s busy summer schedule includes a one week coaching stint with the top athletes and coaches in the Central Region at the CXC Regional Elite Group Camp at Cresthill Resort in Hayward, WI June 18-24.