Coaches Resources

U.S. Biathlon is highly motivated to increase the number of experienced and educated biathlon coaches available around the country to support the growing athlete population. We have recently invested in the U.S. Biathlon Center, where we host our online courses to get prospective coaches started on the pathway. In addition, we offer an annual Coaches Conference and regular virtual Coach Huddles to discuss & share topics of interest. Some of our members are interested in a full time coaching position, while others want to play a supportive, or assistant, role at their local biathlon range. We also strongly encourage and welcome all Level 100 & 200 U.S. Skiing Nordic coaches to join us. Please reach out to coaches@usbiathlon.org with any questions or concerns.

Resources#

  • The Center

    U.S. Biathlon has invested in an online and app-based program, which we are calling the Center, to host our new Coaches Education content, courses, and modules. Our first online course called The Foundations of Biathlon Coaching is the starting point for current and prospective coaches with the most foundational of Biathlon Coaching information and terminology, and will likely prove quite valuable to expanding the knowledge of volunteer coaches, parents, and officials as well.

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  • TrueSport Resources For Coaches

    TrueSport provides monthly articles for athletes, coaches, parents, nutrition, and more. Click the button below to view the archive of TrueSport articles for coaches!

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  • Athlete Development Model

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Coaching Opportunities#

  • Women's Coaching Initiative

    The U.S. Biathlon Women’s Coaching Initiative will provide female coaches from all Nordic backgrounds (biathlon AND cross-country coaches, wax technicians and former athletes) with opportunities throughout the season to integrate with U.S. Biathlon staff and teams on the ground at domestic and international U.S. Biathlon and IBU events. This is a career development opportunity, tailored specifically for each accepted applicant, designed to help women with serious interest in a career in coaching/biathlon improve their skills and learn from the best U.S. Biathlon coaches, wax technicians and support staff. Participants will work with U.S. Biathlon team staff to carry out diverse duties dependent upon experience levels, interests and current team requirements.

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  • Shadow Coach Program

    The U.S. Biathlon Coach Shadow program is designed to offer dedicated coaches an immersive experience in international biathlon competitions. You will be assisting in all areas of the trip including traveling with athletes, waxing/testing skis, zeroing athletes, and more! It is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience, contribute to a successful competition trip, and experience biathlon at the highest levels. As a volunteer position, U.S. Biathlon will cover airfare, extra baggage, hotel, and food, and you will be given select Maloja team gear. Click HERE to view the full information sheet.

    The 2024/25 season application deadline is SEPTEMBER 20.

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  • Become a U.S. Biathlon Coach

    Steps for becoming a U.S. Biathlon Coach:

    1. Purchase your U.S. Biathlon Coaching Membership

    2. Complete your background check instructions

    3. Complete your SafeSport training

    4. Login into the Center to access Coach Education resources & our new "Foundations of Biathlon Coaching" online courses

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