Every youth coach, program leader, or wax team member volunteers their time. And many of us have made enduring friendships through our work together. Please join us!

Contact any of our youth program leaders with questions or to volunteer. You can find their email addresses in the members only section.

Head Coach, Jim Stock
Director, Jonathan Brenner
Communications, Erica Gelser
Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Truscott
Registration, Leona Li
Equipment Lead, Deana Becker, Paul Verghese
Wax Team Lead, Martin Bures
Games Meister, Jason Rife
Rollerski Program, Sarah Holton
Clothing Coordinator, Dana Christensen
Treasurer, Laura Taylor
NENSA/EAMA District Chair, Sarah Holton
Board Liaison, Kris Scopinich
Website Manager, Rosa Hsu
Carnival Coordinator, Nancy Kurtz
Opening/Closing Dinner Coordinators, Aimee Butterworth and Chrissy Durden
Gifts and Ribbons Coordinator, Nisha Basu
BKL Festival Coordinator, Elisabeth Rainge
Country Parent Coordinator, Susan Hurley
Safety & Health Committee: Jonathan Brenner, Erin Lake, Christina Scirica
YES Liaison, Michael Kurtz
FOLJMS Liaison, open position


Information for EMXC Youth Coaches

Whether you are a seasoned cross-country ski coach, or this is your first foray into coaching this great sport, the below links offer super-useful information and helpful reminders and tutorials.

  • NENSA’s BKL Resource Page. A wonderful collection of resources, including the newly edited BKL Youth Ski League Manual (a treasure trove of useful information), and links to many helpful videos.
  • EMXC Youth Games Manual. Our home-grown manual of games for Youth practices. Tried and true.
  • Nordic Ski Lab. This is a subscription service with well narrated technique videos for beginners through advanced skiers. There are also FREE videos available, which are geared for beginners, including a wonderful collection of game ideas for coaching children.
  • SkiTube by Skiku. 13 episodes (thus far) from Skiku, an organization that promotes cross country skiing in Alaska. These are fun and well done.

Still hungry for more? Check out these links...