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Tag: University of Colorado Ski Team

  • University of Colorado Seeks Assistant Nordic Ski Coach

    University of Colorado Seeks Assistant Nordic Ski Coach

    (Job posting)

    Job Summary

    The Athletics Department at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder is now welcoming applications for an Assistant Nordic Ski Coach.  The purpose of this position is to assist in the day to day operations of the ski program and Nordic ski team. This position works closely with the head Nordic coach to organize both in season and out of season training and assists with the training and development of current student-athletes. Contributes to the continuous evaluation of the current team members as well as incoming recruits. Assists in the management and administration of all phases of the ski program and team, including recruiting.

    This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program.  This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Pac 12 Conference and the NCAA.

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    Who We Are

    As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world.

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    Responsibilities

    • Assist Head Nordic Ski Coach in teaching, instructing, and coaching student-athletes in practice and competition settings, to include training preparation and execution with student-athletes, on-site waxing of skis, and analysis (video and otherwise) of student-athletes’ techniques.
    • Participate in the creation and promotion of a world-class and holistic student-athlete experience.
    • Identify, evaluate, and secure prospective student-athletes in the recruiting process.
      • Develop recruiting materials.
      • Assist in planning of unofficial and official recruiting visits.
    • Track selection and inventory of equipment for Nordic student-athletes as well as maintain the equipment.
    • Assist with administrative work in the Ski Office, including compliance and University paperwork and documentation.
    • Maintain a positive, collaborative working relationship with the various support staff members working with the ski program.
    • Special Events and Community Service:
      • Assist with all special events and functions related to the Ski program including alumni events, fundraising events and community service.
    • Adhere to the core values stated in the Athletic Department’s strategic plan. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of NCAA, Pac-12 Conference, RMISA Conference, University, and departmental rules and regulations.

    We offer

    The anticipated starting salary for this position is $40,000.00-$45,000.00

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of Nordic ski racing or Nordic ski coaching experience.

    What You Will Need

    • Good communication skills and the ability to work under stress.

    What We Would Like You To Have

    • Knowledge of NCAA rules.

    Special instructions

    To apply, please submit the following materials:

    • A current resume.
    • A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.

    You will not be asked to upload references at this time.

    Review of applications begins immediately. Materials must be submitted via the link below:

    https://colorado.avature.net/jobs/JobDetail?jobId=11530.

  • Nordic Nation: The Moxie Episode with Jesse Knori

    Let’s face it, nordic ski racing is about the most physically taxing of sports. Pre-race, mid-race, post-race, it’s easy to come up with excuses and to complain. My tech missed the wax, I’m overtrained, I’m undertrained, sore muscles, no muscles … there’s a lot to whine about.

    But in this episode, we’re focusing on moxie.

    A young Jesse Knori in the skating zone: no pole style = moxie too.  (Courtesy photo)

    Mostly the sport is rife with teeth-grinding athletes seeking the sufferfest. One of those athletes is 23-year-old Jesse Knori, a 2017 University of Colorado-Boulder (CU) graduate and native of Jackson Hole, Wyo.

    On the spectrum of sufferfesting skiers, Knori is an outlier. For a young adult, Knori has already dealt with more than her fair share of physical and emotional pain. (For all the details, you’ll have to listen to the podcast episode below.)

    Jesse Knori (University of Colorado-Boulder) leading Estonia’s Anette Veerpalu during their quarterfinal of the women’s classic sprint at U23 World Championships at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah. Knori finished third in that heat (while Veerpalu was sixth). While she didn’t advance to the semifinals, Knori was the top U.S. woman in 15th on the day. (Photo: FlyingPointRoad.com)

    As a middle schooler, Knori was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Knori skied at CU and notched 15th in the classic sprint at this year’s U23 Nordic World Championships in Utah. Clearly, Knori didn’t let her autoimmune condition dictate her goal setting.

    Bottom line, Knori  is as tough as they come. And she’s a sixth-generation Jackson Hole native and new coach at the Bend Endurance Academy in Oregon. She’s the guest on Nordic Nation’s first edition of its “Moxie Episode”.

    Jesse Knori (University of Colorado-Boulder) representing the U.S. at 2017 U23 Worlds at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah. (Photo: Bernie Nelson)

    (To subscribe to the Nordic Nation podcast channel, download the iTunes app. If you have iTunes, subscribe to Nordic Nation here.)

    Have a podcast idea? Please email nordicnation@fasterskier.com.

  • Under 23 Questions with Jesse Knori

    American Jesse Knori (University of Colorado-Boulder) racing to 19th in the women's classic sprint qualifier on Tuesday at U23 World Championships at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah. She went on to finish 15th overall.  (Photo: FlyingPointRoad.com)
    American Jesse Knori (University of Colorado-Boulder) racing to 19th in the women’s classic sprint qualifier on Tuesday at U23 World Championships at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah. She went on to finish 15th overall. (Photo: FlyingPointRoad.com)

    In an effort to showcase the North Americans competing at this week’s International Ski Federation (FIS) 2017 USANA Nordic Junior World Championships and U23 Cross Country World Championships at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah, we asked those qualifying athletes several questions about themselves — actually, we had them fill in the blanks. Here we have 22-year-old Jesse Knori, of the University of Colorado-Boulder Ski Team, who’s representing the U.S. at her first U23 Worlds.

    On Tuesday, Knori placed 15th in the classic sprint, and on Thursday, she finished 32nd in the women’s 10 k freestyle.

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    “My full name is Jesse, but you can call me Jesse (or Knori as long as you pronounce the K). I was born in Jackson Hole, Wyo., raised in Jackson Hole, and one thing you should know about my hometown is I am 6th generation Jackson Hole.

    Jesse Knori (University of Colorado-Boulder) representing the U.S. at 2017 U23 Worlds at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah. (Photo: Bernie Nelson)
    Jesse Knori (University of Colorado-Boulder) representing the U.S. at 2017 U23 Worlds at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah. (Photo: Bernie Nelson)

    I started cross-country skiing when I was 16, thanks to my swim coach who told me to either train year round for swimming or do another endurance sport. Turns out I left swimming for skiing 🙂

    I currently train in Boulder, Colo., with the University of Colorado Ski Team.

    If I’m not skiing, you might find me mountain biking, backcountry skiing, swimming, playing beach volleyball, or drawing floorplans.

    If I had to pick a favorite book, it would be an empty sketch book for me to draw in. (I know! Not a regular book *plot twist)

    One of the things I’m most excited about for U23/Junior Worlds at Soldier Hollow is getting to race against the top U23 athletes in the world at one of the most weather changing, exciting courses I’ve ever raced on!

    (Left to right) U.S. U23 Worlds teammates Jesse Knori, Corey Stock, Nichole Bathe, and Kelsey Phinney on a training day before 2017 U23 World Championships racing began at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah. (Photo: Paddy Caldwell)
    (Left to right) U.S. U23 Worlds teammates Jesse Knori, Corey Stock, Nichole Bathe, and Kelsey Phinney on a training day before 2017 U23 World Championships racing began at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah. (Photo: Paddy Caldwell)

    One race I’m especially targeting there is just experiencing the skiathlon. I’ve never raced in one and I think the energy of it all will be an amazing 15k.

    The best advice anyone ever gave me about skiing or racing was somewhere along the lines of ‘you’ve done all the hard work, go out and have fun’. There is something so remarkable about the type of people nordic skiing attracts and to just all be able to go out and push our bodies and smile afterwards is what nordic skiing is all about.

    One of the best race memories I have is NCAA 15k classic race last year in Steamboat. The weather was bathing-suit hot, the tracks had long disappeared before our start and it became such a mental game. I love when race conditions are subpar, I think it challenges you as a person and it is exciting to test your body and mind when it isn’t perfect skiing on fast tracks on extra blue.

    If I could meet one World Cup skier, it would be Stina Nilson.

    If I don’t end up being a professional skier, I’ll probably be an interior designer for Kitchen and Baths or a Landscape Architect.

    I’m missing three weeks (*heading straight to Alaska for college races after this) of school to be here, and my professors are probably thinking, ‘What is cross country skiing?’

    You can follow me on Instagram @jknori or Twitter @JesseMKnori.”