I (Jason Hettenbaugh) founded Rochester Nordic Racing (R.N.R) in the spring of 2008 to facilitate the improvement of Nordic skiers within the greater Rochester area and Mid-Atlantic Division. In the summer of 2008 the junior program was launched and was tremendously successful. An astounding 80% of the athletes from the summer program qualified for the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Junior Olympic Team and all of the athletes qualified for Eastern High School Championships. In the fall of 2008 the senior program was launched. The senior program is made up of post-graduate through master’s level racers with a focus on local, regional and national level competitions. In the winter of 2008-2009 the senior team burst on to the local scene winning several races including the Empire State Games Open Division Classic, Skate, and Pursuit races going 1st and 2nd in each. Empire State Games Open Division Biathlon Distance and Relay Race. The senior team also placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the senior division (21-29) at the Fischer Loppet 40k. In 2009- 2010 the success continued with members of the senior team winning multiple local events. The senior team took 1st and 2nd place in the NY State club relay championships. The 2011 team had another great again being a force in local races. The senior team also stepped up it's traveling to compete in U.S Nationals and the West Yellowstone Rendezvous Marathon. In the coming winter the main goal of the senior team will to be racing in both local and national events, with the long term goal of providing support to developing U-23 and Senior racers within the Rochester area. As we move forward and continue to grow and succeed new and exciting programs will form as well our relationship with local high schools and ski clubs. I look forward to the future and welcome the challenges and excitement that it will bring!! Coaches: Jason Hettenbaugh Education: 1999-2003 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virgina Tech) Blacksburg Virginia College of Human Resources and Education: BS in Education: Major in Secondary Education, Physical Education, and Health with Health Endorsement: Concentration in Teaching
1996-1999 Honeoye Falls – Lima High School Coaching Experience: 2008-Present Head Coach of Rochester Nordic Racing 2007-Present Mid-Atlantic Junior Olympic Team Coach (Salt Lake City UT, Anchorage AK, Truckee CA, Presque Isle ME, Minneapolis MN) 2005-Present Western NY Biathlon Coach 2008-Present New Paltz Summer Roller Ski Camp Coach 2010 N.E.N.S.A Regional Elite Group Camp Coach (Craftsbury, VT)
2008 NYSEF Mid-Atlantic
Team Camp
OTC Lake
Placid
Athletic Experience: 2005-Present Competing in Nordic Skiing, Biathlon and Cycling. 1999-2003 Scholarship Member of the XC, Indoor, and Outdoor Track Team at Virginia Tech. 1996-1999 Honeoye Falls-Lima XC Running, Nordic, Track Roger Weston Roger has been involved in youth skiing for over 30 years as a coach. He was the head coach Fairport High School for 25 years. He has two children one of which (Tim) was NY state Champion as well as a skier at Middlebury College and now a coach himself at Green Mountain Valley School. Roger was also the recipient of the USST Russell Wilder Award given to U.S. adult for working with youth skiers, and in 1985 was the USSA domestic coach of the year. He has coached at 5 NCAA Championships, 8 Senior Nationals, and has been on 15 Junior Olympic Trips. Roger has even coached current USST Nordic Director John Farra USST Team Head Coach Chris Grover and USST Team Coach Matt Whitcomb. To say that Roger has a lot of experience is an understatement! He brings years of knowledge and experience to our program. Steve Mangan Education: 2010- Present Dartmouth 2007-2010 Honeoye Falls - Lima High School Athletic Experience: Steve attended Honeoye Falls Lima High School from 2007-2010 and was one of the most successful athletes that the school has ever produced, leading his high school team to multiple sectional and state championships. He is continuing his education and athletics at Dartmouth where he competes for the Big Green as a three sport athlete (XC Running, Nordic, and Track). His goals for next winter include making the U.S World Junior Team in Nordic Skiing. 2011 8th Dartmouth Carnival 20k Classic 2010 NY State Champion 2009 NY State Champion; All-American 10th J1 15k Skate Junior Olympics Truckee California 2008 National Champion All-American 1st J2 Classic Sprint Anchorage Alaska |
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