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 CSC 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 COP
• Coaching session that makes the athlete's work harder: 6 dual hill repeats of COP
• Dryland coaching session: roller blading 80-100km with ski poles on Chestermere Lake pathway