Coaches Profiles

• George Smith
• Gillian Savage
• Cindy J. Bruntjen

George D. Smith

Qualifications

• C.A.N.S.I. 4
• N.C.C.P. 3 (working on 4)
• CCAB Jackrabbit Leader Trainer
• Standard First Aid
• CPR
• N.C.C.P. 3 Rowing
• Certified Fitness Consultant
• YMCA Personal Trainer
• Keiser Power Pace Instructor

Coaching Experience

• 1987 - Present C.S.C. Nordic Head Coach
  • Dryland Ski Fitness
  • Adult Ski fitness and Masters II
  • Jackrabbits
  • Adult Learn to Ski Programs
• Mentored over 15 assistant coaches. Five former athletes who became Olympians:
  • Sara Renner 9th W.O.G 2002,
  • Becky Scott 2nd W.O.G.
  • Jamie & Amanda Fortier
  • Robin McKeever,
• Canmore Nordic Ski Club Junior Coach Canmore Jackrabbits
• Augustana University Ski Team Assistant Coach
• Banff Ski Runners Assistant Junior Coach

Competitive Experience

• 1980 - Present Canmore Nordic, Augustana University
• Ski Team Banff Ski Runners,
• Canadian National Ski Championships - Senior ACAC events.
• World Loppet League events.

Favourites

• Alberta Loppet: Red Deer 30 km Skate (1st Place 1999)
• Out of Province Loppet: West Yellowstone Rendezvous, Montana.
• Workout: pace line training at C.O.P.
• Coaching session that makes the athlete's work harder: 6 dual hill repeats of C.O.P.
• Dryland coaching session: roller blading with ski poles on Chestermere Lake pathway 80-100+ km

Gillian Savage

Qualifications

• C.A.N.S.I. 1
• N.C.C.P. 1
• Standard First Aid
• CPR

Coaching Experience

• 2004 - Present C.S.C. Nordic part-time Assistant Coach
  • Adult Ski Fitness
  • Adult Learn to Ski programs

Competitive Experience:

• 1998 - 2000 Queen's University Ski Team
• 1993 - 1998 Sir Oliver Mowat Ski Team

Favourites

• Alberta Loppet: Lake Louise Loppet 20 km
• Workout: long super-slow distance training on Moraine Lake
• Coaching session that makes the athlete's work harder: hill training at C.O.P.
• Dryland coaching session: hill walking by Rosedale Community Centre

Cindy J. Bruntjen

 Qualifications

• C.A.N.S.I. 1
• N.C.C.P. Community Coaching Cross Country Skiing
• N.C.C.P. Level II Cross Country Skiing (in process of completing)
• Standard First Aid
• CPR

Coaching Experience

• 2001 - Present C.S.C. Nordic part-time Assistant Coach
  • Dryland Ski Fitness - Champions Development Program
  • Masters

Competitive Experience

• 2001 - Present Calgary Ski Club Masters Team
• 1991-1994 Augustana University College Ski Team
• 1994 Canadian University Cross Country Ski Championships
• 1993 Alberta Provincial Biathlon Team
• 1993 Canadian National Biathlon Championships, Hinton, AB

Personal Highlights

• 2006 Kananaskis Ski Marathon 24km - 2nd Place
• 2005, 2006 Lake Louise Loppet 10 km - 1st Place
• 2003 Canadian Birkebeiner Edmonton Journal 31 km - 1st Place
• 1993 Canadian National Biathlon Championships Women's Relay - 1st, Team Alberta

Favourites

• Event: The Birkie and the after party at Pharaoh's Pizza in Edmonton
• Workout: Training at Silver Star in Vernon, BC
• Dryland: Rollerskiing around Calgary

Why I Coach with the Calgary Ski Club

• Cross country skiing is part of my lifestyle and as a coach and athlete; I want to pass on my knowledge of the sport to guide athletes of all ages in perfecting their skills, achieving peak physical fitness and mental focus.
• It is rewarding to assist Champions and Masters skiers in having fun at training sessions and encouraging winning attitudes in goal setting, event preparation and racing.
• The Club has introduced me to great friends and there is a camaraderie with fellow skiers that is enjoyed year round through our many events and activities. I invite you to join us!

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