
CCAK Coaching Information
The CCAK Competition Committee forms a Coach Selection Committee each September to review Team Alaska coaching applications. All coaches must possess a current US Ski & Snowboard coaching license. The Selection Committee is made up of CCAK Board members and the sitting Competition Committee chair.
Visit US Ski & Snowboard for license requirements.
Level 200 Coaching Certification Documents
Coaching Application - Submit by October 15th to info@crosscountryalaska.org
US Ski & Snowboard Competition Rules
Along with the refinement of race formats in the past few years there have been many rule changes. These changes are a result of a better understanding of the experience of the race and attempt to provide for safe and fair competitions. From the perspective of the racer, it boils down to a set of responsibilities.
Coaches - please familiarize yourself with the current rules and documents below and review important rules and updates with your athletes.
Thank you to the following coaches who supported Team Alaska in 2026!
Junior Nationals:
Eric Strabel (Head Coach)
Tegan Thorley
Erik Flora
Galen Johnston
Eliza Rorabaugh
Jan Buron
Jenny Kimball
Annie Gonzales
Jesse Wilkins
Justin Oestreich
Arctic Winter Games:
Connor Scher (Head Coach)
Paige Ripley
Andrew Kastning
