U.S. Biathlon Sees Largest Gathering of Coaches at 2025 Conference
The 2025 U.S. Biathlon Coaches Conference saw its largest gathering of coaching in person in Lake Placid, NY May 30-31. The Olympic and Paralympic Training Center hosted 38 coaches from around the U.S. for two days of learning and sharing knowledge both in the classroom and out at the range.
Attendees participated in 11 different presentations and demonstrations, ranging from ski technique and training tactics to health and wellness, including detailed review of performance data related to National Team athletes progression.
Speakers included:
Matt Emmons - U.S. Biathlon Shooting Coach, 4x Olympian with USA Shooting
Carrie Aprik - Team Nutritionist, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee
John Madigan - Ethan Allen Biathlon Team Director, Eastern Regional Coordinator
Holly Brooks - 2x Olympian (Cross Country Skiing) & Licensed Professional Counselor
Annika Pasch - U.S. Biathlon Team Athletic Trainer and Medical Coordinator
Sara Studebaker-Hall - U.S. Biathlon Dir. of Operations, IBU Technical Delegate, 2x Olympian
Ethan Dreissigacker - U.S. Biathlon Rifle Care Consultant, Owner of Lost Nation Research & Development
Armin Auchentaller - U.S. Biathlon National Team Head Coach
Dr. Jim Becker - Montana State University Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab, Physiologist & Associate Professor
Mike Gibson - U.S. Biathlon National Team Assistant Coach, National Development Group Head Coach
Emil Bormetti - U.S. Biathlon National Team Assistant Coach
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