Nordic Coaches

Coaches Social

5:30pm on Friday, October 30, 2026 · Gear West

Practical ideas, good food, useful conversation, and a chance to connect with other Nordic coaches before the season gets rolling.

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Coaches gathering beside the food table and ski displays at last year's Coaches Social
Last year at Gear West
This year's focus

Make the season simpler

This year we're focusing on practical systems coaches can use with a whole team. The goal is not to make Nordic more complicated. It is to help you get more out of the equipment, time, and people you already have, and show where Gear West can help when you need more.

Three practical discussions

What we'll cover

Managing Your Team Ski Fleet

David Chamberlain + Grace Erholtz

Use your existing fleet better, keep a simple inventory, fit athletes more consistently, identify real gaps, and know when it makes sense to add equipment.

Simplifying the Wax Room

Pete Moran

Build simple, repeatable team systems for waxing and race preparation so your staff can focus on the things that matter most.

Hand Structure Made Simple

Andrew Joda

Learn a practical approach to hand structure, what tools are useful for a team, when to keep it basic, and when a higher-level athlete may benefit from more specific help.

More than presentations

Come hang out with the Nordic community

  • Food and drinks throughout the evening
  • A pair of Lill-Sport gloves or mittens for every coach who attends
  • Giveaways and raffle items
  • Coach-only event offers and special buys
  • Time to talk with other coaches and Gear West Nordic staff
Bring your questions. Fleet gaps, fitting, wax, structure, equipment, or anything else you're trying to solve before the season. This night is built around useful conversations.
Coach + team resources

Supporting Nordic Skiing.
Supporting Your Team.

Gear West supports the Nordic community with practical help for coaches and the teams they lead.

20%Nordic coach discount
10%Nordic athlete discount
  • Team equipment and supply support
  • Help identifying gaps in your ski fleet
  • Ski fitting and fleet evaluation support
  • Team and bulk ordering options
  • Service, grinding, wax, and race-prep expertise
Gear West Nordic Ski Swap
Another preseason resource for teams and families looking to move along used gear, find affordable equipment, and support local Nordic programs.
From last year

Coaches, conversation, and useful ideas

Coaches connecting in the Nordic ski department
Equipment conversation around a table at Gear West
A group discussion beside the ski displays
Coaches gathered in the Gear West service workshop
FAQ

Good to know

Who is this for?

Nordic head coaches, assistant coaches, and other program leaders who help manage athletes, equipment, waxing, or race-day preparation.

Is there a cost?

No. The Coaches Social is a Gear West event for the Nordic coaching community.

What should I bring?

Nothing is required. Bring questions, team challenges, or examples of things you're trying to solve before the season.

Can assistant coaches attend?

Yes. Assistant coaches and other staff involved with your Nordic program are welcome. Please have each attendee RSVP so we can plan food and giveaways.

We'll see you October 30.

RSVP so we can plan food, drinks, and coach giveaways.

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